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Why Does It Feel Like Everyone I Know Is Lactose Intolerant All Of A Sudden?

Why Does It Feel Like Everyone I Know Is Lactose Intolerant All Of A Sudden?

Published by Sam Flores

<img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/6a79af7c160000501f2fc59d.jpg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="Why does it seem like everyone I know is suddenly lactose intolerant?" data-caption="Why does it seem like everyone I know is suddenly lactose intolerant?" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="Photo by Dom . on Unsplash” />Why does it seem like everyone I know is suddenly lactose intolerant? ‘It must be something they’re putting in milk,’ I joked, as yet another relative told me they were lactose intolerant.  I didn’t really believe this theory, but it did surprise me just how many people I knew seemed to be struggling with milk digestion, seemingly out of the blue. In my early twenties, I knew of perhaps one or two people who were lactose intolerant – where the body can’t digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. Fast-forward to my mid-thirties and it’s impacting most people I know (myself included). People who could previously glug a glass of milk or eat ice cream and yoghurt with no issues are now facing (often bowel-centred) repercussions. But why is this happening? If you have also noticed more people …

‘Sudden Adult Death Syndrome’: Meaning, Cause, And Symptoms

‘Sudden Adult Death Syndrome’: Meaning, Cause, And Symptoms

Published by Sam Flores

Until last week, I’d never heard of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS), sometimes called sudden adult death syndrome. But the NHS suggests it’s the most common cause of death of under-35s in the UK. It’s believed to affect about 500 people annually in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The fatal condition leads to an “unexpected” and “sudden” death. Here, HuffPost UK spoke to Dr Dominic Greenyer, private GP at The Health Suite, about what SADS is, why it might happen, and some possible warning signs. What is SADS? Despite its (less accurate, Dr Greenyer said) nickname, SADS is not confined to adults. It can affect children and young people too, the doctor explained. The term is used when “someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly following a cardiac arrest, but a detailed post-mortem and toxicology investigation cannot identify a clear cause”. “The heart may appear structurally normal, which can make these deaths particularly difficult for families to understand,” he added. What causes SADS? Dr Greenyer told us that the problem can lie in the electrical action …

What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research

What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research

Published by skeptic

The obituaries were being written before the body was cold. Within hours of Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirming that Whitehall’s responsibilities for science and technology would be absorbed into a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST), Sir Paul Nurse, president of the Royal Society, was on Radio 4 warning that “science isn’t a slave to business”. The trade association TechUK declared it “the wrong change at the wrong time”. You might imagine that something ancient, ineffable and essential to British science had been ripped away. In fact, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) was only born in February 2023 – a surprise late tweak to the machinery of government under Rishi Sunak’s faltering premiership. Science has never enjoyed a settled home in Whitehall. For most of the period from 1995 to 2023, it sat precisely where Burnham has put it now: inside a business super-department. Notably, the single most important protection UK science secured in that era – a ring-fenced budget through the George Osborne austerity years – was won …

Sam Neill’s cause of death revealed after actor’s ‘sudden and unexpected’ passing

Sam Neill’s cause of death revealed after actor’s ‘sudden and unexpected’ passing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill’s cause of death has been revealed, with his former co-star sharing that the iconic actor’s cancer battle significantly weakened his immune system.  The 78-year-old contracted pneumonia before his death on July 13, according to his Hunt for the Wilderpeople co-star and close friend Rima Te Wiata, who spoke to the New Zealand Herald about Sam’s passing.  Rima told the outlet that Sam would be “annoyed” by his cause of death, after battling blood cancer for so long. “It really sucks, actually,” she said. “I think he would be like: ‘For goodness sake, I got over my cancer. And now look, now I get pneumonia. What next?’”  © Variety via Getty ImagesSam reportedly passed away from pneumonia “He’s on his big journey now,” she concluded. Sam’s ex-partner, Australian journalist Laura Tingle, told ABC Radio Sydney that his “poor old body just got a bit exhausted” after undergoing cancer treatment for several years.  “The bottom line is he’d been fighting various forms of cancer for at least the last five years, intensively,” said Laura, who dated Sam between 2018 …

Aortic Tear Blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death Is a Fast-Killing Emergency

Aortic Tear Blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death Is a Fast-Killing Emergency

Published by Sam Flores

The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body as other arteries branch off from it. What doctors call an aortic dissection happens when a tear in its inner lining lets blood rapidly leak between its other layers, according to the American Heart Association. That reduces blood flow to vital organs, and sometimes can lead to a rupture that pours blood into surrounding tissues. It often can be caused by an aortic aneurysm, a weakened spot on the artery that can bulge like a balloon. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol that in turn stiffens arteries — called atherosclerosis — and smoking. It’s more common in older people but also can be caused by certain genetic conditions in younger people. A preliminary medical examiner’s report shared by Graham’s office said the aortic dissection was related to artery hardening. Symptoms tend to be sudden, with severe stabbing-like pain, often in …

Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill dies aged 78 after sudden illness

Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill dies aged 78 after sudden illness

Published by Daniella Wilson

Beloved actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, with his family confirming the heartbreaking news in a moving statement. The Jurassic Park star passed away unexpectedly on Monday in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his loved ones. His family revealed that while his death was sudden, he had remained cancer free following his recent treatment. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia,” the statement, shared on Instagram, read. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. © David Dare ParkerSam Neill died aged 78 “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free.” The family also thanked the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their care and asked for privacy as they navigate their loss. A remarkable career Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, Sam moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, with his family when he …

Lindsey Graham’s cause of death after senator’s sudden death at 71

Lindsey Graham’s cause of death after senator’s sudden death at 71

Published by Daniella Wilson

The cause of Lindsey Graham’s death has been revealed following the veteran Republican senator’s sudden passing at the age of 71. According to preliminary findings released by the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The medical examiner’s office said the death certificate will remain pending until toxicological and microscopic testing has been completed. A statement shared by Lindsey’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, said his official cause of death was listed as “Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.” The medical examiner added: “The death certificate will be pending until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death.” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that they were “assisting local authorities and has made every necessary resource available.” © Getty ImagesU.S Senator Lindsey Graham was a great supporter of Israel Family asks for privacy Lindsey’s office first …

Senator Lindsey Graham Has Died After “Sudden Illness”

Senator Lindsey Graham Has Died After “Sudden Illness”

Published by Sam Flores

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican stalwart from South Carolina, has died, following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement sent early Sunday. He was 71. According to the statement, which was posted to Graham’s social media accounts, “On the evening of Saturday July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness.” “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” Additional details were not provided. Donald Trump responded to his death early Sunday, writing on Truth Social, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!” In a statement also posted to social media, Senate Majority Leader John Thune wrote “My heart is heavy this morning to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham.” “He was a strong advocate for the United States and …

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’

Published by Sam Flores

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said on Sunday. Graham, known for his foreign policy work, was a staunch supporter of the Iran war and in recent years urged both Trump and the Biden administrations to back Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion. The Republican senator from South Carolina’s office said in a statement on his official X account that he “passed away from a brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening. Graham turned 71 on Thursday. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement said. NBC News reported that emergency services responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” at Graham’s Capitol Hill home on Saturday night, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC and other outlets. Trump paid tribute to the influential senator on Sunday, calling him “one of the greatest people” in a post on his Truth Social site. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the …

Never Get Blindsided Again by a Sudden Breakup

Never Get Blindsided Again by a Sudden Breakup

Published by Jenni Sidey

People often enter therapy when their relationship is in crisis. I have worked with many people who came to me because they had been “blindsided” by a partner. They were going along, thinking everything was OK, when their partner up and called it quits. It has become clear to me that there are subtle dynamics and behaviors operating within these couples that, while often overlooked, indicate their relationship is headed for trouble. Sadly, had the partners seen them and been able to address them, their relationship might have stood the chance of having a different outcome. Following are some of those dynamics and suggestions for how to address them. Communication is vital in this endeavor. Create a safe atmosphere where each of you feels free to talk about yourselves and your feelings. Make sure you are in a calm state and can come toward your partner from a friendly place. It’s important to be in touch with your caring and loving feelings toward your partner as you talk and listen to each other. By looking …