Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks
Brenda suffers from pica, an eating disorder which leads to cravings of non-food items. …
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Running With Donkeys
It turns out that it is not much different than running with a stubborn dog, only they’re a lot bigger and…
Miscarriages: Calls for better care for women in Wales
Women who have experienced multiple losses say there is not enough support in Wales. …
Coming Out as Bipolar in Modern Love and Reliving It on TV
In 2008, Terri Cheney went public about her mental illness. The essay led to a new career as a writer and…
Death on an Airplane
The defibrillator beeps. No response. The air is prickly with his life force waning. “One, two, three…,” they count. …
Baby Niamh Williams’ wait for Cardiff hospital bed ‘horrific’
Niamh Williams has been waiting for a specialised assessment since her birth on 1 October. …
Raising a Twinless Twin
I didn’t want my daughter to experience survivor guilt or worse, to feel incomplete, as if she were part of a…
25 Modern Love Essays to Read if You Want to Laugh, Cringe and Cry
To celebrate the column’s 15th anniversary this month, and the new series on Amazon Prime Video, we pulled together some greatest…
Fat found in overweight people’s lungs
The findings could explain why being overweight or obese increases asthma risk, researchers say. …
Suspected mumps among south Wales university students
Public Health Wales says it is investigating at least 28 possible cases of the virus. …
Born to Trot
The best-selling author of “Born to Run” thought he knew almost everything about running. Then he met a donkey named Sherman….
We Flew All the Way Here for This?
A stepmother wonders whether traveling to visit her partner’s daughters — and fight with his ex for their time — is…
Can Personality Affect Dementia Risk?
Extroversion, an energetic disposition, calmness and maturity were associated with a lower risk of dementia 50 years later. …
You’re Only as Old as You Feel
Simply asking people how old they feel may tell you a lot about their health and well-being. …
Starting Chemotherapy, When You’re Ready
It’s better if you start cancer treatment when you can jump in wholeheartedly and without regrets. …
Genetic tests: Experts urge caution over home testing
People should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home, experts warn. …
Microphone could be used to diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees
The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges. …
Milton Keynes Council: Man ‘struggled to feed himself after care cut’
The local authority has apologised for the “mistake” which led to a man’s care being reduced. …