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Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
Beauty products - know the risks of using it | TheHealthSite.com
Beauty products - All of us use a liberal amount of beauty products. But have you ever paused to ask yourself the health ramifications of using these?
There's a buzz about wax wrap at beekeeper's meeting
The Tiverton Beekeepers had a demonstration by Norma King on how to make Wax Wraps
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets speedy FDA review for small cell lung cancer
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Friday its cancer drug Imfinzi has been granted a speedy review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
GMB fans furious as guest insists chocolate advent calendars should be banned
Amy Childs argued against banning the calendars
UCF sorority suspended amid hazing accusations
The University of Central Florida has suspended a sorority amid complaints that members forced others to drink and take drugs until they blacked out during hazing.
Breasts - Know 6 Strang Facts About Boobs | TheHealthSite.com
Breasts - Know 6 Facts About Boobs come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.Read few strange facts about human breasts at thehealthsite.com
Ancient Armenian Female Warrior Suffered Hatchet Wounds And Arrow Blow Before Death
More than 2,000 years ago, a young Armenian woman found herself at the forefront of a battle. Now, her newly unearthed remains are allowing archaeologists
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
Clinic opens to solve men's sexual health issues, 100% money back guarantee
A New men’s only clinic that specializes in providing trusted solutions for men suffering from erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, low libido, low reproductive fluid and other male infertility issues has commenced in Lagos.
New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day
Thousands of infants are doomed to early deaths each year, in part because pediatric medicines come in hard pills or bitter syrups that need refrigeration.
Young age no barrier for heart disease
A heart attack can occur at any age, even among seemingly young and healthy adults, writes Meera Murugesan.
Melissa Benoist supported by stars after sharing domestic abuse story
She said she was a survivor of domestic violence.
What Happens To Your Body When You’re Dehydrated?
Water is essential for human life. It accounts for for 50-70% of our body weight and is crucial for most bodily functions....
Court annuls sack of FUOYE’s Lecturer, orders immediate reinstatement
Court sitting in Abuja has annulled the sack of Prof. Adeyemi Oluwagbemiga of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), by management of the university.
A third of British women have suffered unwanted choking in the bedroom
The research is released following the Grace Millane trial.
Bengaluru police bust international drug racket, seize contraband worth over Rs 1 crore
A total of 2. 665 kg of drugs, 14 packets of Marijuana hidden in milk powder boxes, weed-flavoured cigarettes, and 12 chocolate packets were also recovered during the raid apart from Rs 1 lakh in cash, the police added.
A Limerick hospital nurse: Staff ‘cannot cope’ with the stress
Overcrowding at UHL: ‘I’ll be honest – there is no dignity for patients on trolleys’
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Science
Akshay Venkatesh: this Perth-raised mathematician and Stanford professor is "one of Australia’s greatest minds". Plus: Lisa Harvey-Smith and Jacques Miller.
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible: WMO
GENEVA (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.’s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday
Health crisis moves from tragedy to farce
GOVERNMENT has failed to solve its impasse with medical doctors, who have withdrawn services from the country's major hospitals for 89 days today. While the cou...
Experience: I survived a boating accident that killed my family
My brother was shouting that water was coming in. Then we were tipped into the sea
Dying fan will watch new Star Wars film early after Luke Skywalker responds to appeal
An avid Star Wars fan will get his dying wish to watch the latest Star Wars film with his young son before it is released in cinemas. The Rowans Hospice near Portsmouth, Hampshire, reached out on Twitter for help for their patient. The final installment of the nine-part saga – The Rise Of Skywalker – is due for release in UK cinemas on December 19, but time is of the essence for the patient. The hospice tweeted: “Can you help? We have a patient who’s a HUGE #StarWars fan. Sadly, time is not on his side for the 20th Dec.
Newly discovered black hole is so large, it shouldn’t exist
Scientists have discovered a “monster black hole,' but they said it’s so big that it shouldn’t actually exist.
Pinoy-made ocean waste collector and dengue mapper to join the NASA global hackathon
MANILA, Philippines - A deployable, autonomous ocean waste collection system utilizing space data to locate nearby garbage patches built by students from De La Salle University and an automated information portal which correlates dengue cases with real-time data from satellite, climate, and search engines won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge last October 18-20, 2019 in Manila
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn't exist according to current science
Chinese scientists have discovered a black hole that’s so big it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Baby boom happening among staff members at Medical Center
'Everyone was afraid to drink the water,' said Keshia Wooten, a nurse at the hospital. 'They're like 'bottled water from now on.'
Patients sue Indiana hospital over possible disease exposure
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — More than 1,000 surgical patients are suing a northern Indiana hospital after being notified that a sterilization failure could have
Supermassive Black Hole Appears To Have Created New Stars In Several Far-Off Galaxies
Supermassive black holes are often portrayed as gigantic and ravenous beasts, ready to destroy anything that gets too close. And while that it is certainly
Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera
New multispectral photodetector could find applications in medicine, food safety and precision agriculture
With typhoon ‘Tisoy’ approaching, Legazpi bishop calls on faithful to pray for Bicol
Amid the possibility of a typhoon hitting the Bicol region, Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon has called for prayers.
A chemical pregnancy is a miscarriage, but doctors say it’s a good sign if you’re trying to get pregnant
Conception doesn’t always lead to a baby. Sometimes pregnancy ends quickly on its own.
Seven Chinese universities in top 10 of QS Asia Rankings
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a London-based higher education analyst firm, released on Wednesday its latest assessment of Asia’s 500 best universities
The 'Keto For Carb Lovers' Cookbook Is On Sale For 32 Percent Off On Amazon For Black Friday 2019
There's no denying that the keto diet dominated health and wellness trends in 2019. The super low-carb, moderate protein, and high-fat diet helped countless people achieve their weight-loss and health goals this year, so what's not to love? Well, there's that whole part about completely cutting out carbs...I'm talking fruit, grains, and yes...BREAD.
Anti-Abortion Bill Requires Doctors to Perform Procedure That They Say Does Not Exist
Lawmakers in the Ohio State Legislature recently introduced an anti-abortion bill which forces doctors to “re-implant an ectopic pregnancy” into a woman’s uterus or face a felony “abortion murder” charge. However, according to doctors, there is a substantial problem with the bill – no such procedure exists in medical science.
Birmingham gang bosses jailed for smuggling drugs in frozen chicken
Two members of a Birmingham organised crime group who used frozen chickens to smuggle drugs into the UK have been jailed.
UK medics fight deadly measles outbreak in Samoa
UK medics will help save lives in Samoa where a fatal outbreak of measles is affecting thousands of people.
Breast milk may help prevent heart disease in premature babies: Study
Identifying the key components within breast milk that result in improved heart health could pave the way for a more targeted approach to long-term cardiovascular wellbeing for those born prematurely, according to the researchers.
Norovirus outbreaks confirmed in South Devon
Cases have been confirmed at hospitals and care homes in the area
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
For the brightest star in the Universe: BTS V fans dedicate stars,an acre of a planet and donations for the center of our Mikrokosmos
There are a lot of unique gifts that fans come up with to make their beloved idol's birthday a meaningful one; and countl…
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
STAY INFORMED: Check Live Doppler 7 Radar this winter weather season
Stay weather aware and prepared as severe weather affects the Miami Valley.
Volkswagen South Africa told to pull ‘sexist’ advert for Amarok V6 bakkie...
The Advertising Regulatory Board has called on Volkswagen SA to withdraw a radio advertisement for the Amarok V6 after a complaint branded it "sexist”.
These female African scientists have changed the world in various ways
Women have been responsible for some of the most important scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world. From Marie Curie’s discoveries about radiation to Grace Hopper’s groundbreaking work on computer programming, and Barbara McClintock’s pioneering approach to genetics. But too often their stories aren’t just about the difficulties they faced in cracking some of the toughest problems in science, but also...
No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity
New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.
"A Stroke Of Bad Luck" Pushed Neanderthals Into Extinction, Says New Study
What killed off the Neanderthals? It’s often posed that the Neanderthals, our heavy-browed cousins that stomped around Europe and western Asia until 40,000
PNP officials want death penalty for drug traffickers
TOP officials of the Philippine National Police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Dangerous Drugs Board have aired anew their strong support for the re-imposition of death penalty for big-time drug traffickers and manufacturers in the aftermath of the arrest of a Chinese national who yielded some 370 kilograms of high-grade shabu in Makati City on Tuesday evening.
Water master plan to guard against drought in South Africa
SA's water master plan outlines a series of urgent steps to be taken and implemented in order to address systematic and infrastructural challenges.
'New home test can detect aggressive prostate cancer'
A new test can detect signs of prostate cancer using urine samples collected at home, according to a study which could predict whether patients will require treatment for the disease up to five years earlier than current methods.
Scientists Are Confused Whether This 18,000-Year-Old Frozen Animal is Dog or Wolf
This 18000-years-old dog is so perfectly preserved that his body hair, fur, eyelashes, nose are in good condition- it looks like he is so fresh.
AccuWeather: Mostly sunny but brisk for Black Friday
The strong winds that blew through the Tri-State region on Thanksgiving Day are gradually subsiding, and Friday will be mostly sunny, brisk and chilly.
Scottish meat doesn’t cost the Earth
Find out why Scotland’s weather and landscape is perfect for cattle and sheep.
Wild animals at Tirupati gates
As the city expands, man-animal conflicts have become frequent in a territorial battle
Call for steps to increase forest cover in Andhra Pradesh
Experts express concern over global climate change
How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?
Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?
Pandora’s Box: Potentially Hazardous Seismic Faults Spotted Off California Coast
Such blindspots don't appear to be a rare occurrence even in over-researched areas, with concerns mounting about how to come up with an early tsunami or earthquake warning system to safeguard densely-populated places.
Trolley numbers for this year are the highest since records began, INMO says
The INMO said today that over 108,300 people have gone without beds so far this year.
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
6,000 notices issued for harbouring mosquito breeding sites
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says some 6,000 notices have been served on persons for failing to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their properties. Tufton made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the Ministry...
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Business Insider - A chemical pregnancy happens when an egg and a sperm combine, but no embryo forms. You can still get a positive pregnancy test result.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Gauhati University, Recruitment for Guest Faculty Commerce
Applications in plain paper accompanied by a CV are invited from the candidates having M.Com Degree with the specializations as mentioned Gauhati University
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
Telkom walks away after Cell C rejects offer
Telkom has withdrawn a cautionary notice to shareholders about its proposed acquisition of Cell C after the board of the mobile operator spurned its approaches.
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
Woman guilty of manslaughter in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
A woman accused in the death of a toddler found outside an Edmonton church has been convicted of manslaughter.
Dying 'Star Wars' fan to get 'The Rise of Skywalker' preview
Disney has granted a dying Stars Wars fan's wish to watch the new movie in the franchise, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, with his young son ahead of its release date, after responding to an appeal from the hospice where he is being treated.
What Racial Discrimination Will Look Like in 2060
As biracial people become increasingly common in America, bias based on perceived rather than actual identity will too
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Bruce Golding re-conferred with Honorary Distinguished Fellow at UWI
The University of the West Indies has announced that it has re-conferred the title of Honorary Distinguished Fellow on Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and Mona Campus alumnus, for another five years. The appointment took effect on...
It's Time To Clean Your Oven & Microwave—Here's How To Do It Naturally
All it takes is lemon, baking soda, and Castile soap.
Dropping fizzy drinks from your diet could help you lose weight ahead of Christmas
If you're struggling to lose weight there could be a simple fix
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible- WMO
GENEVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday"We currently have neutral conditions so neither El Nino or La Nina. And we expect this to continue during the period December 2019 to February 2020. Having said that doesn't mean that we are not going to see unusual and extreme weather," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a news briefing.
Mum shares brilliant 'unicorn potion' trick to get kids to take their medicine
The post has been flooded with comments from grateful parents.
Overnights: Star Plus stays in lead on Thursday in UK
Star Plus stayed top in UK on Thursday with 'YHM'.
Nicole Kidman ‘shattered’ by father’s death but ‘had to be OK’ for children
The Australian actress also talked about taking on a theatre role as a tribute to her late father.
Trigger warnings don’t help people cope with distressing material
Imagine you're a lecturer teaching a celebrated novel that features violent scenes – say, F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925).
Automotive research centre opened in Madurai
The centre is aimed at enhancing research, testing and product development in automotive engineering
Patients sue Indiana hospital over possible disease exposure
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — More than 1,000 surgical patients are suing a northern Indiana hospital after being notified that a sterilization failure could have exposed them to deadly infections. The...
‘We are not ready for it to disappear’
“In a fast changing Seattle, we are not ready for it to disappear.”Children of the late Bob James, who six decades ago designed the downtown Macy’s Christmas star“It was not...
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
WWF India Job Senior Project Officer 2019
Human-elephant conflict (HEC) threatens the lives and livelihoods of both humans and Asia’s elephants, constituting one of the most serious threats
Slow, steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises
"It is a huge achievement because without this intervention they would have gone extinct from the country," Rahman said.
DJ Mark Radcliffe gets commemorative bench after cancer recovery
Bench in Manchester celebrates BBC DJ’s cancer treatment and is part of Re-Write Cancer campaign
Woman found guilty of manslaughter in Edmonton toddler death
Mack pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge. She was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
How to set a print area in Microsoft Excel to print a specific section of your spreadsheet
By its form, a spreadsheet enables you to spread out and add data to any cell.
Using classrooms to defeat the rising levels of poor mental health in young people
Lloyd Coldrick, Managing Director of Cobus, discusses how classrooms are being designed to improve poor mental health and physical wellbeing in young people
Team makes materials that water, heat, or mechanical forces can alter into new shapes
Consider the range of possibilities from 4-D printed materials that transform underwater, or fibers that snap into a particular shape when they are cut out of a flat panel, or coaxing shifting sands in ...
In The Cauvery Basin, Hope Floats Like A Butterfly, Stings Like A Bee
With hardly any water in Hassan, rural festivals like ‘jatres’ aren’t happening.
Giant black hole 'should not even exist,' stunned scientists say
Scientists have discovered a huge black hole that is challenging long-held assumptions about the cosmic bodies in the Milky Way.
Mother blames Glasgow hospital bosses for girl's death after infection
Milly Main, 10, would be alive if water supply warning had been acted on, says her mother
NASA Special Missions to Find Out What Makes Gadgets Work Strangely at Earth's Poles
For years, researchers have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon occurring above the North and South Poles, as something interferes with devices using radio or satellite connections. Scientists suggest that the answer to this has to do with the polar cusps – funnel-like entrances for solar winds.
This Morning's Alison Hammond's gaffe while speaking about I'm A Celebrity's Caitlyn Jenner
The entertainment reporter had to be corrected by ITV show host Ruth Langsford
Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research
Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.
Amazon Fires Increase Glacial Melting Hundreds Of Kilometers Away
The fires in the Amazon rainforest this year – the highest prevalence of fires here since 2010 – gripped the attention of the planet and brought much-neede
Black Friday Flash Giveaway: Enter to win a free 10.2-inch Apple iPad
In honor of all the Thanksgiving and the Black Friday sales happening right now, AppleInsider is holding a flash giveaway that will hand over a 32GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad valued at $329 to one lucky Twitter follower in the next 72 hours.
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn’t exist according to current science
Chinese scientists discovered a black hole so that’s so big that it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Former World’s Fattest Man Turns Life Around By Losing 52 Stone
The former world’s fattest man has lost an incredible 52 stone in just three years, enabling him to walk again for the first time in nearly 10 years. Juan Pedro Franco, 35, has transformed his life and now weighs under 41 stone, having previously been close to death weighing a massive 93 stone. Prior to ...
World’s First-Ever HIV Positive Sperm Bank Is Now Accepting Donations
The bank aims to give those with HIV the same opportunities as everyone else.
PODCAST: Wider attention must be paid to PrEP for HIV/Aids prevention - professor | IOL
Professor Salim S Abdool Karim, the director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, speaks to Kuben ...
Protein Powder can boost your weight loss and overall health
The link between protein intake and wellness - busting some mythsHow do you know you are getting enough protein?Is the protein you consume enough to keep you fit?The fight to stay fit consumes us all,
'My wallet or my health': Saskatchewan patients call for insulin pump funding
"This sounds weird, but I really don't have a Plan B if it fails," he admitted. "I don't know what I'd do."
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
'We need action now': Ambulance crews at CUH say overcrowding crisis is obstructing them
Ambulance crews are being “obstructed” from doing their job at Cork University Hospital because of the overcrowding crisis in the emergency department (ED), according to SIPTU.
Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.
Men born from older mothers at risk of heart problems
Researchers have found that placenta changes could suggest that male offspring are more at risk of heart problems later on in life
With limited water supply, public urged to conserve water
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), National Water Resources Board (NWRB), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday urged the public to conserve water as there is currently a limited supply of it.
SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages
A separate unit will be established to finance, manage and operate the national water infrastructure.
First I'm A Celebrity star leaves tonight - with fears Caitlyn Jenner might go
I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec are convinced Cliff Parisi will be voted out on Friday night - but Alison Hammond worries there will be a surprise exit
How one valley's residents are taking fire plans into their own hands
Residents of beautiful Kangaroo Valley know the RFS won't always be able to protect them from bushfires and they aren't waiting for last-minute warnings to act.
Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
Drilling boreholes gives temporary reprieve.
‘Stranger Things’ Kids Have A Twitter War Over Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
An imaginary reindeer led to a real-life disagreement between two "Stranger Things" stars and their fans are loving it. It all started when Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin on Netflix's supernatural hit, shared a video on Twitter in which he opines about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. RELATED: Gaten Matarazzo Shares First Trailer For Netflix’s ‘Prank…
What is your favourite kanji?
The ethnic porridge’s revival seems to be driven as much by nostalgia as by the need to cook wholesome food at home
Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.
headaches - know some surprising causes | TheHealthSite.com
Do you often suffer from debilitating headaches? Read on to now some surprising causes that is also backed by scientific research.
‘Moo’tivational step: Russian dairy farm tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk
Though it is unclear if the experiment has increased milk production, various reports suggested that the experiment has resulted in decreased anxiety and improved the emotional mood of the heard.
‘Kammuri’ least likely to be super typhoon
Pagasa said “Kammuri, ” which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and as of now has no direct effect on the country, has gained more strength while moving northwestward slowly at 170 kilometers per hour (kph). It was last spotted 1,470 km east of Southern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork
Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises
Newly-hatched tortoises take their first steps at a Bangladesh conservation park, their feet barely visible under hard shells that carry the weight of the species on their backs.
Disinfection upgrades at Mayo water plants
WORKING in partnership with Mayo County Council, Irish Water has completed a detailed assessment of the water treatment plants in Mayo as part of the National Disinfection Programme.
One Nucleus reveals finalists of annual BioNewsRound Award
One Nucleus reveals the finalists of its annual BioNewsRound Award, recognizing life science companies that have announced exciting developments for patients and the sector. The finalists will present at Genesis 2019 where the winner will be announced.
New prostate cancer test could only require urine sample at home
A new test for prostate cancer that only requires a urine sample, to be collected at home, is being developed by scientists.
Mom who nearly died after giving birth shares moment she met newborn son: 'Luka and I needed each other'
Luka, who was struggling to breathe on his own after his premature birth, met his mom who was being prepped for a high-risk life-saving operation.
Monster black hole that is so big it 'should not even exist' was discovered
A massive black hole was discovered and it is so big it "should not even exist."
Nicole Kidman ‘shattered’ by father’s death but ‘had to be OK’ for children
The Australian actress also talked about taking on a theatre role as a tribute to her late father.
Joshua Allen is released from jail to enter drug rehab
Joshua Allen was released from custody this afternoon to do a residential drug rehabilitation programme – three weeks after the prison door closed behind him.
#RIPPriyankaReddy: Akshay Kumar, Sona Mohapatra Condemns Doctor Priyanka Reddy’s Tragic Death
The world has become a horrible place to live in and day after day we get to hear some or the other sad news. India was shaken when the news about a south Doctor Priyanka Reddy came out. Priyanka Redd
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets FDA priority review for small cell lung cancer
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Friday its cancer drug Imfinzi has been granted a speedy review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Moscow turns to vampires to boost vaccination rates
Struggling with growing scepticism of vaccinations, health authorities in Moscow have turned to a surprising ally for help: blood-thirsty vampires.
Israel’s Stalagmites Have Climate Stories to Tell
Formed by dripping water over thousands of years, the rocky formations point to ancient monsoons.
Star Wars: Disney Screens Rise of Skywalker Early for Dying Fan & His Son
Disney CEO Bob Iger helped make a fan's dying wish come true by granting him and his son an early screening of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
KGH phone lines back up
UPDATE 12:05 p.m. Interior Health now says their communications breakdown has been repaired.
“High unemployment, cause of drug abuse in Ghana"- Psychologist
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Taoiseach calls for more ethnic diversity among gardaí
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for greater ethnic diversity in An Garda Síochána.
Hundreds of buildings may be without water 'because too many people boiled kettles'
Businesses on Quay Street were among the buildings which lost water
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
BREAKING: Court orders reinstatement of sacked FUOYE lecturer
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of a lecturer of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Pro...
Fantastic Four: Negative Zone #1 Is a Delightful One-Shot
Fantastic Four: Negative Zone #1 is a savvy one-shot that offers all the science-driven mayhem and teamwork of your favorite Fantastic Four stories.
Brute who stabbed patient and worker at Royal Alexandra Hospital is caged
Kenneth Wrethman, 43, armed himself with cutlery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and repeatedly attacked staff member Carol Crawford as well as attempting to stab a dementia patient she was helping.
5 Examples of VR Education That Helps Students Focus and Retain Information
VR education has beneficial properties which make it extremely useful for education. VR Education could be the key to student engagement.
How To Fix An iPhone That Won’t Ring
If your phone won't ring, follow our guide as we are going to show you how to fix iPhone not ringing problem.
MRI wait times lag provincial average in three out of four of the region's hospitals
If you’re anxiously awaiting a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam, at any of the four major hospitals in Kamloops and the Okanagan, you’ll fi
Check it out: NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft delivers the Orion spacecraft
NASA's Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis 1 mission to the moon has arrived in Ohio in the space agency's Super Guppy aircraft. The spacecraft arrived at Mansfield Lahm Airport and a crowd of nearly 1500 had gathered at the flight line to await the aircraft.
Death of Thornton man in Highland loch was a tragic accident
The death of a Thornton man in a Highland loch was a tragic accident, a court has ruled.
An Ultimate Universe Weapon Is Back - and In the Worst Possible Hands
Marvel's Venom #20 features The Maker obtaining a major weapon from his homeworld, the Ultimate Universe.
Beaumont hospital apologises over ‘deficiencies in care’ after death of woman
Kathleen Conroy (68) had a blocked artery in her right leg and died of a heart attack
Mobile boutique can zip from waterfront to Lower Lonsdale
Lower Lonsdale clothing boutique Double the Love now has twice the locations after the City of North Vancouver council voted unanimously for it.
This Star Wars Landspeeder Metal Replica Actually Drives, Built on a Golf Cart
With the upcoming release of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we are now here to talk about bringing Luke-tech into real life. No, this isn't some teleportation shenanigan gone wrong (wait, that's Star Trek). Instead, we're looking at a replica of the Landspeeder the hero used to defy gravity, one that can be driven on the ground we normal humans use for walking.
Dhaka University fails to attract foreign students
Dhaka University, which was once called the Oxford of the East for its quality of education, is not having foreign students as expected, as the centennial of its founding approaches.
South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
GRAAFF-REINET, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s Karoo region has always been parched - it means land of thirst in the language of its earliest inhabitants, the Khoisan hunter gatherers.
A long forgotten Canadian discovery used to treat superbugs
A cystic fibrosis patient infected with a dangerous superbug has become one of the first Canadians to try phage therapy -- inhaling viruses found in sewage to kill the bacteria in her lungs. The experimental treatment, discovered in Canada over a century ago, may become a new weapon in the war against drug resistant bacteria.
This is how a children's play area in Gorton looked last night...residents aren't happy
Equipment and benches were left submerged in water at Sunnybrow Park
Cities consume 75% of all world sources, generating 50% of waste
While cities cover only 3% of the earth's surface, they consume 75% of its natural sources, Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum said...
Blast in Bengaluru Forensic Science Laboratory injures 6
The injured have been admitted to St. John’s Hospital.
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
AstraZeneca eyes early 2020 FDA verdict on Imfinzi in SCLC
The FDA has started a priority review of AstraZeneca’s immuno-oncology drug Imfinzi as a first-line treatment for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), with a decision due in the first quarter of next year.
PAGASA warns ‘Tisoy’ could follow same track of deadly typhoons Glenda, Reming
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the approaching typhoon will follow a track similar to typhoons Glenda and Reming which left hundreds of people dead in 2014 and 2006, respectively.
What Blood Tests You Should Ask For Based On Your Family History
When it comes to labs and blood work, it’s difficult to know exactly what to ask for.
Dying 'Star Wars' fan to get 'The Rise of Skywalker' preview
Disney has granted a dying 'Stars Wars' fan's wish to watch the new movie in the franchise, 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' with his young son ahead of its release date, after responding to an appeal from the hospice where he is being treated.
Health insurance: Hygeia HMO announces 20% discount
HMO, has will today began its first-ever Black Friday sales in health services even as it announced 20 per cent discounts on its health plans for shoppers
Ohio Abortion Bill Would Require Doctors To ‘Re-implant Ectopic Pregnancy’ In Uterus Or Face Murder Charges
The procedure is not currently medically possible. Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require doctors, on discovering an ectopic pregnancy, to “re-introduce” the fetus into ...
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Baby Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Newborn Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy. Read of a pre term birth at thehealthsite.com
Gauhati University, Recruitment 2019
Applications along with self attested copies of mark-sheets and certificates from H'S'L'C onward are invited from eligible candidates
Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected
Problematic Smartphone Usage – or smartphone addiction – is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids ...
GHS prepares to fight CSM
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Jadavpur University considering to set up gender-neutral toilets in campus
The administration has received a proposal for setting up two gender-neutral toilets in the campus that could be used by men, women and persons of the third gender and is considering it, a senior JU official said.
World Aids Day reflects importance of community effort
Sunday 1 December is World Aids Day and the theme of this year’s observance is that communities can make a difference by fighting to end the epidemic.
I thought I had glandular fever on my gap year, but it turned out to be leukaemia
It was meant to be the start of Tom Hunt’s gap year – a fortnight in eastern Europe with five school friends.
Kids up to 4 are main victims of antibiotics over-prescription
636 per 1,000 patients in this age group given these drugs, which are routinely ordered even for ailments not requiring them
Record 108,364 people stuck on a hospital trolley so far this year
INMO seeking formal intervention by Health Information and Quality Authority
Shocking figures reveal 2019 has been the worst for hospital overcrowding with a full month left to go
The alarming figure breaks 2018's previous record with a full month left to go in the year
Holly Willoughby sobs on This Morning after meeting boy, 4, told he'd never walk, talk or smile
Holly, 38, chatted to a little boy and his family who had proven all the doctors wrong as part of Thursday, November 28 edition of the show
New automated method helps identify cancer cell metabolism inhibitors
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a new automated method for testing hundreds of molecules at a time to find out which ones block cancer cells from consuming glucose - the sugars they need to spread and grow.
Meet Elizabeth Amoaa; the 36-year-old Ghanaian with two wombs and two cervixes
Elizabeth Amoaa was born with a rare condition: two vaginas, two cervixes and two wombs. She only got to know five years after the birth of her daughter. Amoaa in 2015 was diagnosed with uterus didelphys. Uterus didelphys, or “double uterus,” occurs during fetal development, when the two tubes that normally form one uterus instead...
Gynaecologist Questioned By Police After Woman Finds Her Examination On Porn Site
Police in Ukraine have questioned a gynaecologist after a female patient discovered her examination had been uploaded to a porn site.
Older veterans show how fitness intensity boosts health
Bill Myka enjoys polka dancing, chopping wood and tinkering around the house, but at 85, he wishes his balance was a bit better. He fears...
Dumfries university strikers hail support on the picket line
Lecturers and academic staff walked out for eight days of action this week in protest over pay and conditions - it affects the Dumfries base of the University of Glasgow.
This AI system may help doctors treat patients with traumatic brain injury
The study noted that the new AI system can predict the probability of the patient dying within 30-days with accuracy of 80-85 per cent
'Magic crystals' to enable the future of electric cars
CSIRO and Monash University's Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award tonight for developing "magic crystals" with dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and drug production.
Doctors told to 're-implant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charge
An extreme anti-abortion bill orders doctors to do the impossible or face life in prison.
Amazon forest fires melting glaciers over 2,000 km away in Andes: Study
The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that aerosols from biomass burning, such as black carbon, can be transported by wind to tropical Andean glaciers
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
Will ensure water for every acre in A.P.: Anil Kumar
‘Government committed to completing pending irrigation projects’
Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen
LAC WEGNIA, Mali (Reuters) - Modeste Traore has lived his whole life by Lake Wegnia, in Mali’s Sahel region, and its fish have provided him with a livelihood that supports his extended family of 14 children.
Joshua Allen enters addiction treatment until sentencing hearing
Son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen will spend three months in residential treatment centre
Should You Drink Full-Cream Milk?
The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice for 2020. This moves away from earlier advice that recommended only reduced-fat dairy when it comes to heart health. So, what’s behind the latest change? And what does this mean for...
Astronomers discover black hole three times larger than researchers thought possible
Scientists have found a black hole that's so large it theoretically isn't supposed to exist, according to findings published in
Florida woman loses nipples, nearly dies after botched plastic surgery abroad
She said she thought the procedures would be liberating, but now all she feels is ashamed.
Students take part in live dissection at Wolverhampton college
Students from Wolverhampton College have taken part in a live organ dissection show.
Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end Saturday
NOAA says the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on November 30, was marked by tropical activity that churned busily from mid-August through October.