STATINS provide a buffer against heart disease by stymieing the production of cholesterol inside the liver. Most people need to stay on statins for life. According to Doctor Paula Oliveira of Loxa Beauty, “suddenly” stopping statins can have grave health consequences.
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As she turns 100, ‘there’s no stopping’ trailblazing Montreal neuroscientist Brenda Milner
Dr. Brenda Milner is one of the world’s most celebrated neuroscientists, and her groundbreaking work in the 1950s helped uncover how human brains retain new memories.
Cancer breakthrough? An aspirin a day could hold key to stopping the disease
ASPIRIN could play a major role in preventing many types of cancer, scientists say. A study launched today will assess whether the common over-the-counter drug should be taken to reduce risk.
US imposes new sanctions aimed at stopping North Korea’s nuclear-weapons development
North Korea The US announced sanctions on entities and people in China and Russia who have links to North Korea. The sanctions are aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear weapons development. In total, nine entities, 16 people and six North Korean ships were accused of helping the weapons programs. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States announced […]
The drug PrEP is nearly 100% effective at stopping HIV but can cost $1,000/month. Now Alberta may fund it
After years of urging the province for changes, sexual health advocates are hopeful Alberta will finally fund an expensive drug that can prevent the spread of HIV.
Winds of Winter: Is HBO STOPPING George RR Martin releasing the books earlier?
Game of Thrones fans are gettin used to long waits. The latest official announcement from HBO has confirmed that the final season of the TV blockbuster will not follow the usual annual pattern. Season 8 will hit TV screens some time in 2019. Ther is a far greater gap between the releases of each book […]
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Director and Cast Stopping by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday
With December just around the corner, we’re heading into the home stretch for the marketing machine leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. As more TV spots will be hitting the web, director Rian Johnson and the cast of the next installment of the Star Wars saga will begin making the […]
Stopping Robocalls Will Soon Be Easier Than Ever
US consumers suffer 80 million robocalls a day. But a new crackdown—along with some clever apps—could help put a lid on your biggest mobile nuisance. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a0f37ed9639c5682ccdf3bf/master/pass/RobocallingHP-76185347.jpg Feed: All Latest
The Barriers Stopping Poor People From Moving to Better Jobs
MERCED, California—Seccora Jaimes knows that she is not living in the land of opportunity. Her hometown has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, at 9.1 percent. Jaimes, 34, recently got laid off from the beauty school where she taught cosmetology, and hasn’t yet found another job. Her daughter, 17, wants the family […]
Twitter removes tweet by Republican congresswoman who boasts of stopping ‘the sale of baby body parts’ in Senate campaign video
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s Senate campaign announcement ad has been blocked by Twitter over a statement the abortion rights opponent makes about the sale of fetal tissue for medical research. Blackburn, who is running for the seat being opened by the retirement of Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, boasts in […]