Gene therapy gives sight back to those facing total blindness
A trial procedure that has helped people from completely losing their sight might be able to help fight back against different causes of blindness.
According to the BBC, the...
Study: Women indirectly hurt more by noncompete pacts
Nine out of 10 startups fail, and even among venture-backed fledgling companies, the success rate is only about 25%. It’s even tougher for women entrepreneurs, who face challenges...
Research identifies uptick in mammogram cancellations from early pandemic
The number of women who canceled their mammogram appointments increased in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic before gradually decreasing to pre-pandemic baseline levels of cancellation, according...
Survey says Multiple Sclerosis can harm relationships and jobs
A survey conducted among people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis shows that 70 percent had at least one concern that the illness would affect their personal relationship and 60...
Tiny blood particles can lead to early pancreatic cancer diagnosis
According to the American Cancer Society about 48,960 people (24,840 men and 24,120 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Sadly, around 40,560 people will die...
If you’re pregnant with first child avoid organic solvents
Millions of workers in occupational settings are exposed to organic solvents that are widely used in products such as, adhesives, glues, degreasing/cleaning agents, and in the production of...
Research shows testosterone linked with multi-partnerships in men, but with solo...
Testosterone levels appear to be significantly linked with both the type of intimate relationships men and women engage in and their sexual behavior, according to new research published...
Study project aims to improve treatment for patients with prostate
The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) – a joint undertaking of the European Union and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) – today announced the launch...
Walgreens Appointments: How to get COVID-19 testing
Walgreens is expanding the age range for its COVID-19 testing at all of its testing sites. The company now is offering COVID-19 tests for those 3 years old...
Walgreens COVID Vaccine registration: pharmacy to begin scheduling appointments booster shots
Are you eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot? Walgreens is now offering the extra dose to the millions of Americans who qualify.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
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Star Dan Walker quits BBC’s Football Focus after 12 years
Dan Walker has announced he is quitting Football Focus after 12 years presenting show.
The BBC Breakfast star, who has been a staple of the sports show, shared the news on Twitter.
Walker has expressed...
Music icon Cher apologises for George Floyd tweets that sparked backlash
Cher has apologised for a tweet she made about George Floyd on Friday (April 2), in which she suggested she could have prevented his death.
Expressing her feeling that the events leading to Floyd’s death...
Star Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Embarrassed’ by New Documentary
Britney Spears lamented how she is portrayed in the recently released New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” admitting that she found it embarrassing.
The documentary which explored her life in detail premiered in February...
Yaphet Kotto, Jewish actor who was first Black Bond villain, dies aged 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who is best known for his role in Alien and James Bond villain Mr. Big, has passed away at age 81.
“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my...
Corinne Masiero: French actress strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony
French actress Corinne Masiero protested naked at the César Awards (March 12th) to demand the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic.
Corinne Masiero, best known for her lead role in the...