Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympian in U.S. history, put in an appearance at her first-ever Met Gala this week. And while her look was incredible, her message to her daughter was even better. After the event, Felix shared an Instagram photo of herself dressed for the ball. “From the track to […]
Trevor McDonald introduces special edition of Countdown We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The journalist who retired twice, once in 2005 […]
Most people are rather dubious when it comes to supplements and their potential health benefits. Numerous studies and health experts advise, however, that if you are going to take one daily supplement let it be magnesium. Why? If you had to nominate an MVP mineral, it would be magnesium. Similar to potassium, sodium, and calcium, magnesium […]
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Efforts to develop an African base for COVID-19 vaccine production will focus on trying to replicate Moderna’s shot, but a lack of progress in talks with the U.S. company mean the project will take time, a senior WHO official told Reuters. The drive to produce vaccines in Africa is designed to […]
Emma Raducanu: British teen wins US Open We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If after watching Emma Raducanu’s awe-inspiring performance at […]
Mutations in a protein known to cause Parkinson’s Disease derange transportation in and out of brain cells, reports a team of UConn Health researchers in the 27 July issue of Science Signaling. The toxic traffic jams that result eventually lead to certain brain cell death and the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s. “We figured out how […]
I remember calling my mami from an inflatable mattress in a dingy basement I had just moved into. I remember the self-nurturing and self-assurance I had to do just to dial her number. I was calling my mami to tell her about the demise of my marriage, and I feared her response to my decision. […]
The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published in the BMJ Quality & Safety, the study found that the numbers of patients using opioids while waiting for surgery increased by 40% compared to […]
Use of enfortumab vedotin (Padcev), which was approved less than 2 years ago for the treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer, has been associated with cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), some of which were fatal. The cases came to light during routine surveillance, say staff from the Division of Pharmacovigilance of […]
A simple finger test could determine early signs of lung cancer, it has been reported. People are being urged to examine themselves in a bid to spot if anything's changed with their health. The test can be done at home and could show if you have finger clubbing, the swelling and softening of fingers and […]
