Cleaning plant troubles could lead to hospital tool shortage
Monday, 18 November 2019, 10:45
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Hospitals could soon face shortages of critical surgical tools because several plants that sterilize the equipment have been shut down, government health officials said Friday. The Food and Drug...
Measles saps kids' ability to fight other germs
Friday, 15 November 2019, 10:08
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Measles has a stealth side effect: New research shows it erases much of the immune system's memory of how to fight other germs, so children recover only to be left more vulnerable to bugs like flu or...
Development through drama - The Helen O’Grady Academy way
Friday, 15 November 2019, 09:30
Last update: about 8 years ago
At a recent conference on the subject hosted by The Duke of Edinburgh's International award, the very real problem of lack of social skills in the work place was discussed. It is clear that we are...
Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 10:33
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Biogen Inc. said it will seek federal approval for a medicine to treat early Alzheimer's disease, a landmark step toward finding a treatment that can alter the course of the most common form of...
Study raises fresh dementia concerns from playing pro soccer
Monday, 11 November 2019, 10:23
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
A study of former professional soccer players in Scotland finds that they were less likely to die of common causes such as heart disease and cancer compared with the general population but more likely...
Zac Posen, red carpet favourite, shuts down fashion label
Monday, 11 November 2019, 10:21
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades, known for glamorous, body-hugging gowns, often with long trains or big,...
Study points to virus as culprit in kids' paralyzing illness
Saturday, 9 November 2019, 10:27
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can start like the sniffles but quickly paralyze children. The poliolike syndrome, called...
Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani
Saturday, 9 November 2019, 10:24
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Sportscar maker Ferrari announced a fashion collaboration with Giorgio Armani as part of its long-promised strategy to squeeze more value out of the storied company's allure. CEO Louis Camilleri...