NEW YORK — Omar Abu Kuwaik is far from his home in Gaza. The 4-year-old’s parents and sister were killed by an Israeli airstrike, when he lost part of his arm. He’s one of the lucky ones. Through the efforts of family and strangers, Omar was brought out of Gaza and to the United States, … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Omar Abu Kuwaik is far from his home in Gaza. The 4-year-old’s parents and sister were killed by an Israeli airstrike, when he lost part of his arm. He’s one of the lucky ones. Through the efforts of family and strangers, Omar was brought out of Gaza and to the United … Read more
With obesity rates rising in Canada and globally, new research suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity. Experts say early delivery could help minimize those risks. The study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Monday found that maternal obesity on its own and along with other risk factors, … Read more
It may be considered a taboo or embarrassing habit, but more people urinate in the shower than you might actually think. A survey from 2020 asked 1,010 Brits and Americans about their shower habits, with 68 percent of men and 56 percent of women admitting to urinating in the shower. However, the results gathered by … Read more
People with schizophrenia need treatment throughout their lives, and sometimes their needs change. If you notice a difference in the behavior of your loved one with schizophrenia, it may be time for a treatment adjustment. Why They May Need an Adjustment Even if your loved one’s treatment has been working well, things can happen that … Read more
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge declared a mistrial Friday in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. The ruling came about two hours after jurors sent a note saying they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations. Superior Court Judge Vivian Medinilla ordered … Read more
Tiny baby Huxley is among 23,000 premature tots expected to benefit from a major donation of much-needed clothing. Tesco is sending packs of essential garments for newborns – including sleepsuits, hats and scratch mitts – to every neonatal unit in England, with distribution arranged by the Salvation Army. Around half of all babies born prematurely … Read more
Kara Angelone’s 3-year-old daughter Addie was a thumb-sucker from day one — literally. Tucked away in her baby book is an ultrasound image of Addie sucking her thumb in the womb. Now, three years later, she’s still not ready to let it go. “It makes her feel safe and comfortable,” Angelone says. “I can tell … Read more
NEW YORK — New York City’s tradition of piling garbage bags on the sidewalk for pickup is going the way of the dinosaur. As of Friday, all 200,000 businesses in the Big Apple are required to put out their bags of trash in garbage bins, as communities across the country and world have long done. … Read more
Lung cancer is the single most deadly form of cancer in the UK, accounting for more than 20 percent of all cancer deaths every year. It accounts for almost 35,000 deaths annually or 95 per day. Therefore, spotting any of the warning signs of the disease is vital and potentially life-saving. Some are more well-known … Read more
