Starting in 2013 more than a hundred thousand women received calls about the urgent need to have surgically implanted pelvic mesh removed from their lower abdomens.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
The stingers they are equipped with can be up to about a quarter-inch (6 mm) in length and inject a painful venom – which is stored in large quantities in their abdomens – into their victims.
This domestic food supply produces food for 179 million Americans relying on citrus, corn, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, celery, and other vegetables that keep American stomachs full for more than seven months of the year.
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George Landrith,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
Some of these are homeopathic, some are over-the-counter medications and others are devices designed to help tiny tummies.
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
But pine needles and chewing on branches can upset doggies' tummies, and possibly lead to blockages, so keep an eye on the dog around the Christmas tree.
Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
With almost no international flights entering or leaving Venezuela, many families had to make alternate arrangements for Christmas this year, living rooms and bellies much emptier than anticipated.
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