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My Body Back project celebrates 10 years of helping rape survivors
Posted onBBC Cervical screening was an intimidating prospect for Natalie following the attack Warning: This article contains details that some readers may find distressing For survivors of sexual violence, even routine medical procedures can feel anything but routine. Smear tests – designed to protect – can instead retraumatise. To change that, a clinic in east London,…
Hyperemesis gravidarum pregnancy sickness made me seek sterilisation
Posted onKate MorganWales community correspondent Dandelion & Rose Photography Chloe, pictured after she began medication for her extreme sickness, could not face another pregnancy A woman who almost terminated her second pregnancy because of severe sickness says sterilisation is now her best option due to difficulties accessing treatment. Chloe, 26, said she couldn’t face another pregnancy…
Wiltshire woman to walk 115km after surviving two heart attacks
Posted onSue Davies,BBC Radio Wiltshireand Kirsten Robertson,Wiltshire Cathy Read Cathy Read has survived two spontaneous coronary artery dissections (SCAD) A woman is planning to walk 115km to raise awareness of a rare condition which caused her to have two heart attacks. Cathy Read from Chippenham in Wiltshire has survived two spontaneous coronary artery dissections (SCAD). The…
Willie Stargell Foundation donates $128,000 to Novant Health dialysis center
Posted onWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The Willie Stargell Foundation is once again stepping up to the plate when it comes to helping people with kidney failure. The foundation presented a $128,000 check to Novant Health for the Willie “Pops” Stargell Dialysis Center in Wilmington. It takes the total contribution to Novant to more than $1 million over…
How Good Is Your Vision? 5 Chronic Health Conditions That Can Be Detected Through Eye Exams – Blue Shield of California | News Center
Posted onby Kahliah Laney Eyes may be”the window to the soul,” but as it turns out, the eyes can also tell a lot about a person’s overall well-being. “Eye exams don’t only help detect issues with your vision or eye health, but can also help identify other chronic health issues like diabetes, heart disease and even…
