Mom criticized for breastfeeding 9-year-old says daughter 'naturally self-weaned'

Sharon Spink, 50, pictured with her 9-year-old daughter Charlotte, who she continued to breastfeed until recently. (Mercury Press) A mom has revealed how she will miss breastfeeding her daughter after the youngster finally weaned at age 9. Mom-of-four Sharon Spink insisted feeding daughter Charlotte until earlier this year was completely normal and has cemented a… Read More »

What is male chlamydial urethritis?

Chlamydial urethritis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the urethra. In males, the urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the penis to allow it to leave the body. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis causes. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »

New cholesterol guidelines for heart health: What you need to know

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. A group of physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Heart Association have released updated guidelines on managing cholesterol to minimize the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. The new guidelines advocate for more aggressive treatment with statin therapy and getting LDL… Read More »