Once a disease more prevalent in adults, factors such as the modern diet and sedentary lifestyle have increased the incidence in children. Kiera Parker was just 14 when she began experiencing sharp, sudden pain in her abdomen. Initially dismissed as menstrual cramps, the pain intensified with blood in her urine and recurring urinary tract infections. An emergency room visit revealed a large kidney stone requiring immediate surgery. “The pain was unbearable,” Parker told The Epoch Times. “I couldn’t sleep, eat, or even speak with my parents.” Since her first episode in January 2019, Parker—a healthy athlete—has endured three kidney stone surgeries, each followed by stent placement, which she describes as “more painful than the stones themselves.” Once, doctors warned that her ureter—the tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder—might burst. “I’ve had about 50 ultrasounds,” Parker said. “I’ve never had a clean scan. No matter
The billionaire gained over $150 million from unsuspecting Twitter shareholders, according to the regulator Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from the US Securities and
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Oil prices continued to rise for a third straight day on Monday, with Brent crude surging above $81 per barrel to hit a four-month high.
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Cold weather and Ukraine’s termination of Russian gas transits have led to higher demand, Centrica has warned UK gas storage levels are “concerningly low,” with
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While the brand will retain its original name locally, its international identity will change due to a lawsuit by US fashion giant Deckers Outdoor Corporation. UGG Since 1974, the Australian boot brand renowned for its iconic sheepskin footwear, is rebranding as “Since 74” in all countries outside of Australia and
Victorian State Emergency Service said the landslide site is now safe and being monitored. Eleven homes have been deemed unhabitable following a landslide in the Mornington Peninsula, one of Victoria’s famous tourist attractions. On the morning of Jan. 14, a landslide occurred on Penny Lane in the McCrae suburb, around
The HIA wants the government to re-evaluate the initiative, stressing that the program must be based on solid evidence. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has raised concerns about the government’s Fee-Free TAFE initiative, warning that without clear data on its effectiveness, the program risks failing to reach its full potential.
Sydney-siders have been told industrial action will affect more than 1,000 train journeys by the end of the day, with warnings to avoid peak travel times. New South Wales (NSW) government representatives report that more than 1,000 Sydney train services will be disrupted by cancellations or delays by the end
‘Superannuation is designed to help people plan for their future retirement. There is no better security in your future than owning your own house,’ HIA said. A peak housing body has backed the Opposition’s plan to improve Australia’s housing outcomes by allowing home buyers to tap into their superannuation. During
The development is set to create 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ongoing roles once mining and refining operations are underway. The Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) has announced a $200 million (US$123 million) investment in Arafura Rare Earths to advance the critical minerals sector. The
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