We have animals in our care that have fun hanging out with their friends at the ASPCA Adoption Center but would love families to call their own. We’d like to introduce you to two special dogs who are eager to join new homes—maybe yours! Bobbie Bobbie has been at the Adoption Center since February and […]
US awards $1.6 billion to Novavax for COVID-19 vaccine
The US on Tuesday announced it was providing $1.6 billion in funding for the development and manufacture of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate produced by biotech firm Novavax, the largest amount awarded under Operation Warp Speed. Separately, the US also said it was providing $450 million to Regeneron for its experimental COVID-19 treatment and prophylaxis, a […]
TfL launches exemption card for those who can't wear face masks on transport
Last week, a new rule was introduced making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport to try to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Failure to follow the new rules could result in a fine of up to £100. However, some people are exempt from wearing them due to health conditions or a disability. […]
Injections of 'superglue' could be latest quick fix for varicose veins
Injections of ‘superglue’ could be the latest quick fix for varicose veins – as the new procedure is approved for routine NHS use The move raises hope that thousands more patients will be offered the treatment 20-minute treatment involves injecting a medical glue to seal problematic veins New guidance from watchdog means it can now […]
For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care
A new test developed at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal will enable better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). The results of this work was presented Tuesday in the medical journal Blood Advances published by the American Society of Hematology. Routine neonatal screening, although not yet available in Quebec, has led to an increase […]
New test paves the way for tailored treatment of deadliest form of ovarian cancer
University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers have led an international team in developing a new test to better diagnose different types of ovarian cancer, a tool that could one day guide and improve treatment options for women diagnosed with the most common and deadliest form of the disease. The development and validation of the test […]
New machine learning method improves testing of stem-like tumor cells for breast cancer research
Prof. Euisik Yoon’s research group has developed a new, faster method to identify cancer stem-like cells (CSCs), which could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. CSCs can seed and develop tumors in metastatic sites, causing cancer to relapse in patients after treatment. They are also generally resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, so therapeutics that […]
Father's Day Gifts for Every Millennial Dad on Your List
‘Tis the season of gifting…to dads, that is. June is the time to dote on the badass papas in your life — not just your own dad, but your generation of dads, whether it’s your partner, your brother, or just that dad who always lets your kids join his own for an amusement park day […]
Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD
As many places start to look forward to life after the first wave of the coronavirus, another type of illness could be about to follow in its wake. “We’re going to have many more mental health issues as time goes on,” said Dr. Rima Styra, a psychiatrist at Toronto’s University Health Network and associate professor […]
January Jones' 8-Year-Old Son Takes to the Streets for a #BlackLivesMatter Protest
As anti-racist protests continue, parents and kids alike are taking to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd and so many more people of color who have been murdered by white police officers. But it’s clear that the streets are becoming more and more of a dangerous place, largely due to ongoing police violence […]