Assisted reproductive technology poses risk of severe maternal health problems
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been a boon to infertile couples 2ho would remain childless without the procedure. Most medical procedures carry a risk of untoward health consequences,...
Study: New strategy to combat side effects of lifesaving treatment
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered the mechanism by which osmolytes used to treat high fluid pressure in the eye and skull can cause kidney damage. Using...
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New research identifies African ‘hotspot’ for highly infectious diseases
A regional corner of Africa is a hotspot for cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, prompting researchers to call for targeted health support rather than a national response.
The...
More sleep could reduce obesity new study concludes
Short sleep may increase risk for adolescent obesity risk, and a new study provides some evidence that “adolescent obesity could be decreased if teenagers got more sleep,”.
“The heaviest...
New Research: Nintedanib benefits patients with autoimmune disease–related lung diseases
A new clinical published in Arthritis & Rheumatology reveals that nintedanib, a medication that helps prevent changes to lung tissue, may help patients with fibrosing autoimmune disease-related interstitial...
Study suggests skip the bacon if you are trying to father...
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Study suggests link between lucid dreaming and psychosis
A recent study conducted by the European Science Foundation suggested that brain activity during lucid dreaming is similar to that during psychosis, leading researchers to suggest that dream...
Research explores how to reduce bad behaviour at work
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Scientists develop new way of studying the genetics of mental illness
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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...