Somerset Woman Misdiagnosed with IBS Before Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis at 22 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ovarian cancer misdiagnosis ibs symptoms diagnosis chemotherapy fertility awareness youngadult At just 22 years old, Daniella Capitas Webster from Somerset faced a harrowing journey from misdiagnosis to a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis. Initially, her symptoms—a small lump, persistent bloating, and back pain—were … Read More
Nutritionist Explains Causes of Smelly Wind and When to See a GP Monday, April 13, 2026 nutrition digestion guthealth flatulence sulphur lactoseintolerance fibre fodmaps ibs microbiome Registered nutritionist Adrienne Benjamin sheds light on why smelly wind occurs, which foods to avoid, and when it’s important to consult a GP, in recognition of IBS Awareness Month. Adrienne explains that most intestinal gas … Read More
'I advertised my breast milk online and burst into tears when surprising buyer emerged' Tuesday, March 10, 2026 breastmilk motherhood marketplace regulation wellness ibs ethics online health milkbanks Somerset journalist Alev Scott embarked on an unusual investigation into the growing market for selling breast milk online after discovering she was producing more milk than her newborn needed. Her curiosity led her to … Read More
'I advertised my breast milk online and burst into tears when a surprising buyer emerged' Tuesday, March 10, 2026 breastmilk uk unregulated wellness marketplace ethics ibs onlythebreast motherhood investigation Journalist Alev Scott, from Somerset, embarked on a unique investigation into the growing, yet largely unregulated, market for breast milk in the UK. After the birth of her first child, Alev found herself producing more milk … Read More
DWP Provides Financial Support for IBS and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions Monday, July 28, 2025 pip dwp ibs coeliac inflammatoryboweldisease disability benefits health support uk Thousands of people across the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) and other gastrointestinal conditions may be eligible for financial support through the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Personal … Read More