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UK scientists are to begin testing a treatment that it is hoped could counter the effects of Covid-19 in the most seriously ill patients. It has been found those with the most severe form of the disease have extremely low numbers of an immune cell called a T-cell. T-cells clear infection from the body. The […]
Under 100 organ transplants were carried out in the UK last month, the lowest number for 36 years figures show. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) analysis for BBC 5 Live Investigates showed there were 99 operations in April, down from 244 in March. The last time the monthly total dropped below 100 was February 1984. […]
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) drew scorn on Wednesday after he appeared to make light of the coronavirus crisis ― that has killed more than 4,600 people worldwide ― with this sarcastic tweet: BREAKING NEWS: Chicken Little has just confirmed that the sky IS indeed falling… Everyone is advised to take cover immediately and to […]
The NHS has revealed it is desperate for more male blood donations but the campaign has led some men to speak out about the difficulties they have experienced trying to donate. Only 41% of new blood donors in England last year were men. Certain factors mean only male blood is used in some specialist transfusions, […]
This article originally appeared on People.com. Jordin Sparks lost an impressive 50 lbs. back in 2012, and she’s maintained her slim shape with a healthy outlook on nutrition. “To me, health is wealth!” the singer, 27, tells PEOPLE. “We can enrich our lives in so many ways when we are fueled by the proper nutrition […]
A federal judge has dismissed key charges against a Michigan doctor accused by prosecutors of performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on young girls ― a decision that has prompted some concern among activists against the practice. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman dismissed conspiracy and mutilation charges against Dr. Jumana Nagarwala, a Detroit physician […]
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s inspiration to stay fit for Thanksgiving? Herself. The actress, 41, sparked a social media debate after she shared throwback photos in lingerie as a reminder not to overindulge during the holiday. “I’m just going to pin these up all over my house as a reminder not to overeat on Thursday #thanksgivingprep,” she captioned […]
The news that Brigitte Nielsen has given birth at the age of 54 has focused attention on the rising numbers of older mothers. The actress, who gave birth to daughter Frida in June, felt compelled to defend her decision to critics. “Some women think, ‘Oh my God, I’m too old,’ But how many men have […]