From family schedules to vision nights, Jess, Executive Assistant at Kids Matter, plans a meaningful November. I don’t know about you, but at the start of a new month I like to sit down with the diary and, with a cup of tea in hand, start planning and preparing for all the important things that … Read more
Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life’s small tasks. And like it … Read more
“I think you should have looked around. You would have gotten a better deal” If you are a salesperson nothing is scarier than these words spoken to your customer by their spouse, colleagues or boss. Buyer’s remorse is part and parcel of nearly every sale. Common triggers include a customer realizing that the purchase was … Read more
By Vanessa Reyes Ruiz, Child Advocacy Program Manager at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida In today’s challenging world, we all need some kind of support – but it’s not always easy to ask for help. This was true for Samantha Sullivan. An independent single mother of two, she encountered mounting hardships that threatened her … Read more
BYLINE: An antidiabetic helps the immune system recognize reservoirs of HIV Newswise — Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help deplete the viral reservoir and eliminate it entirely in people living with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy, Canadian researchers say in a new study. In 2021, a team led by immunologist Petronela … Read more
The year is in the last quarter, and the holidays are upon us. Activities and gatherings are being planned, which brings the usual stress, exhaustion, excitement, and fun. For many of us, it brings a fresh escalation of loneliness. The ache of loneliness is not unfamiliar to most of us. We live in a culture … Read more
Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images 23andMe on Tuesday reported declining revenue in its most recent quarter, a day after the company said it will cut 40% of its workforce and shutter its therapeutics business as part of a business … Read more
An undated image shows the record-breaking drawing by Fola David-Tolaram, named “The Unity of Diversity”, displayed at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Nigeria. — Guinness World Records Fola David-Tolaram, a Nigerian doctor and artist, has broken the record for the world’s largest drawing with his own massive drawing, titled “The Unity of Diversity”. According to … Read more
Patsy Smith’s husband, Tony Smith, isn’t a physiotherapist, but his days are focused on helping his wife regain some movement in the limbs on the left side of her body. The couple lives in St. Anthony, N.L., a small community on Newfoundland’s northern tip. A number of months ago, a physiotherapist visiting the region gave Tony … Read more
Amgen on Wednesday said there is no link between its experimental weight loss drug, MariTide, and changes in bone density, a day after that potential safety concern wiped off more than $12 billion from its market value. Shares of the company fell more than 7% on Tuesday as analysts chewed over bone density loss data … Read more