Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope—a flexible tube with a camera—to see the lining of your upper GI tract, including your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. During ...

During the chilly months, those without a tumble dryer are all too familiar with the struggle of drying laundry indoors - towels and bedding being the biggest headache. The unpredictable British ...

While using a regular towel to dry hair may seem fine, the standard cotton or terry-cloth towel is actually too heavy and rough. This creates far too much friction on wet hair and will ultimately ...

A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can ...

If you’re considering a drink-free lifestyle, Dry January is a great place to start. The health benefits of the challenge (which involves going alcohol-free for the first month of the year) abound.

Humans were made to handle stress, but not quite this much ...

Experts are concerned about a potential pitfall of Dry January, saying it could cause unhealthy withdrawal symptoms in participants who may not realize they have a drinking problem. “Events like ...

For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up alcohol for the month. And now there are some new tools that can help, whether you want to cut out or just cut back on the ...

As millions of people embark on Dry January, where they give up alcohol for a month, Dr Peter Rice, chair of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, says: “Alcohol profoundly affects the brain ...

Dry January, the popular challenge of giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, has become a health trend embraced by millions, but does it really work, or is it just another fleeting fad ...

Abstract: When assisting surgery, robotic endoscopes need to meet the remote center of motion (RCM) constraints, which limits the available joint space. To improve the dexterity of robotic endoscopes, ...