Research reveals the complexity of microplastic pollution
Microplastics--small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length--are ubiquitous in the environment, and they can have significant effects on wildlife. A new study published in Environmental Toxicology...
Study: Sleep duration in middle age associated with dementia risk
Regularly sleeping six hours or fewer per night during middle age is associated with a greater risk of dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British...
Research Highlights Role of Physical, Mental Health in Cognitive Impairment
A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.
“We found that declines in physical and...
Study: Metal-based compounds pave the way for new antiviral treatments
A class of metal-based anti-viral compounds can shield human cells from viruses and may also trap them to prevent viral spread, new Griffith University research has found.
Published in...
Zoom fatigue worse for women, says study
With the pandemic forcing many Americans to retreat into their homes, video calls have taken over people’s work and personal lives. Now, new Stanford research reveals how the...
Study: Therapeutic bed can help keep preterm newborns’ brain oxygen levels...
A medical device that has been shown to manage pain among babies born preterm can also help keep their brain oxygen levels steady during medical procedures, finds new...
Report shows mental health concerns rising among children and teens during...
In addition to the phsyical health problems caused by the pandemic, there has been a heavy mental health toll from months of lockdown and upheaval - particularly for...
How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon: All Oregonians 16...
Governor Kate Brown held a press conference today to provide an update on the status of COVID-19 in Oregon, and to urge Oregonians to make a plan to...
Carbon Health Covid Vaccine Registration in Los Angeles: How to Sign...
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced today that City sites are expected to administer more than 100,000 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week, all coming on...
Albertsons Covid Vaccine Registration: How to Sign Up for COVID Vaccine...
Albertsons Companies today announced that its pharmacies have now administered more than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
“Our pharmacy teams across the country are working diligently in serving...
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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...