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Sisters who are not pregnant should use this prescription

The rule about taking medicines during pregnancy is simple: Always ask your doctor first. That includes questions about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. You should definitely not take some medicines. For others — the yellow flags — your doctor may need to weigh the risks and benefits to you and your baby. Here is a basic guide: Avoid:  Aspirin – unless specifically… Read More »

Britain’s poorest pier

The mission was to visit the constituencies with the richest, poorest, youngest and oldest electorates to get a snapshot of modern Britain in all its diversity and contradictions. And to do it in a single day. On public transport. Needless to say, not everything went according to plan. But what emerged – after more than 600 miles and… Read More »

A strange discovery by scientists

This year has produced an unprecedented news frenzy. As the deadly coronavirus pandemic raged around the world, lives were uprooted. Readers eagerly anticipated every bit of progress toward a vaccine. The killing of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Wildfires rampaged across western North America, including five of the six largest fires in California since 1932, and hurricanes tore through coastal… Read More »

Knee pain – Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis During the physical exam, your doctor is likely to: Inspect your knee for swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth and visible bruising Check to see how far you can move your lower leg in different directions Push on or pull the joint to evaluate the integrity of the structures in your knee Imaging tests In some cases, your doctor… Read More »

A man and a bank cashier

Take a walk into any high street financial institution such as a bank, building society or foreign exchange office and you’ll find a cashier. The bank cashier fulfils a specific role which is to serve the bank’s customers with their daily money requirements. This includes taking in credit slips, cashing cheques (all of which has to be added… Read More »