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Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'
Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'
WhatsApp says it has seen a drop of 70% in "highly forwarded" messages - the kind that may spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
UWI School of Medicine graduates offered training opportunities at PMH
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands stated that 40 of the 49 graduates of The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Medicine (Nassau) were offered training opportunities (Internship) based primarily at the teaching hospital, Princess Margaret (PMH.)...
"Ripped our gust again": Family that lost relatives in Flight 370 loses another in Ukraine crash
"Ripped our gust again": Family that lost relatives in Flight 370 loses another in Ukraine crash
Relatives, friends and colleagues paid tribute Friday to Malaysia Airlines Flight 17...
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.
First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
At 26 years old, Laura Bray’s life was put on hold. She made an appointment with her doctor after frequent migraines and shortness of breath were impacting her job and life as a mother of three. After undergoing a battery of tests, she received an unexpected diagnosis -- stage 5 kidney disease. She was soon undergoing dialysis for up to nine hours a day, while she waited for a donor kidney for m...
"Quaker Withdraws Granola Bars And Granola Cereals Due To Possible Health Risk”
The Quaker Oats Company announced today the market withdrawal of the granola bars and granola cereals included in this detailed list www.quakergranolarecall.com because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause severe infections and, occasionally, fatal outcomes in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Ebola Drugs Show ‘90% Survival Rate’ in Breakthrough Trial
Ebola may soon be a "preventable and treatable" disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, scientists have said.
Americans Cite Cost of Heathy Food as Biggest Barrier to a Heart-Healthy Diet, According to Cleveland Clinic Survey
Americans Cite Cost of Heathy Food as Biggest Barrier to a Heart-Healthy Diet, According to Cleveland Clinic Survey
American diets are notoriously unhealthy, but why? According to a national Cleveland Clinic survey, the most common barrier to a healthier diet is that almost half of Americans (46%) view healthy food as being more expensive, while also citing a lack of time to prepare healthy meals (23%) and unfamiliarity with healthy ways of cooking (20%).
Queen under medical supervision as doctors are concerned for her health
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said.
Cleveland Clinic Remains No. 1 Hospital in U.S. for Heart Care, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals Rankings
For the 28th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic is America’s No. 1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, while earning a Top 5 overall ranking for the 24th year in a row.