Lucy Smith Butler, 27, had a stoma fitted in 2019 "I always say my stoma bag is my bag for life. It's my new accessory. You don't have to hide it." Lucy Smith Butler, from Rochdale in Greater ...

"I always say my stoma bag is my bag for life. It's my new accessory. You don't have to hide it." Lucy Smith Butler, from Rochdale in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2017 ...

A viral video of influencer Jay Ma being hand-fed dessert at a Louis Vuitton Café sparked speculation he is Jack Ma's son. However, the scene appears staged, fitting Jay Ma's known 'rich kid' skits on ...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed a duet with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall Friday night. A city spokesperson said the mayor’s performance was a “planned surprise.” Wu and Ma ...

A nine-year-old girl Leeds United fan has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 British Citizen Youth Award for her inspiring effort to increase awareness around stomas. Did you know with a ...

An ostomy pouch is a collection system you wear on your body following a lifesaving ostomy surgery, which reroutes how your body expels waste. An ostomy pouch collects urine or feces from a stoma, an ...

What started as a private health battle became a public journey of self-love and resilience, all while learning to rock an ostomy bag Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

The new plates celebrate 250 years of independence in the U.S. The new plates are on sale starting May 22, 2025 The Registry of Motor Vehicles is unveiling some new license plates to celebrate 250 ...

Dating can feel daunting at the best of times, but imagine the difficulties faced by those with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The lifelong ...

Growing up with a chronic illness, Sara Levitt was forced to undergo emergency colon surgery that left her with an ostomy bag. At age 13, Levitt, from Montreal, Canada, thought her life was over and ...

The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston. In New Bedford, Mass., roughly 50 miles from Boston, visitors can expect to find plenty of seafood and ...