The Marvel movie’s box office takings have been of particular interest to analysts, given the concerted efforts by trolls, bots and misogynists to drag down its audience review scores on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, and ‘dislike’ any related videos on YouTube. And while the film’s critics’ reviews haven’t quite been glowing (most sit around the […]
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Pound to euro exchange rate: Brexit uncertainty sparks ‘higher’ exchange rate before vote
The ongoing Brexit uncertainty “lit a fire” sending the value of sterling soaring last week, according to experts. The failure of Prime Minister Theresa May and her government to find a divorce deal from the European Union has sparked unexpected consequences for the pound. Earlier this month, the pound reached a two month high against […]
Women with pelvic mesh complications face higher depression risk
Women suffering from complications from surgically implanted pelvic meshes have a slightly greater risk of depression than patients who experience a positive outcome from the procedure, a new study suggests.
Higher flu numbers reflect early start to season, says N.B.’s top doctor
An earlier-than-normal start to the flu season in New Brunswick may be to blame for the high number of cases recorded so far this year.
Higher dose of statins could ‘saves lives’
HIGHER doses of statins could prevent 12,000 heart attacks and strokes a year, a study has found.
U.S. Stocks Close Higher Following Tech Rebound
U.S. stocks bounced back Thursday as technology shares staged a rebound, helping the S&P 500 snap a five-session losing streak.
Crude oil futures pop higher as Saudi Arabia vows to cut production
Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Crude oil futures have spiked in early trade on Monday, finding support on reports that Saudi Arabia will cut production levels in December. Both WTI and Brent futures are up 0.75%, having jumped more than 1% in initial trade. RBC Capital Markets says the likelihood of an official production cut at OPEC’s December […]
People with Type 1 diabetes who use cannabis may be at higher risk for complications, study suggests
Researchers found an association between marijuana use and increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can lead to severe dehydration, brain swelling and even death.
Trick-or-treating kids at higher risk of traffic deaths, study shows
Pedestrian deaths for children between four and eight years of age are 10 times more likely on Halloween than other nights, researchers say.
Obesity linked to higher death risk than previously thought – do you have a healthy BMI?
OBESITY and being underweight have been linked to a greater risk of death than previously expected, scientists have said. So what is considered a healthy BMI to help you live longer?