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FDA Approves First Generic for Gleevec Anti Cancer Pill
Marie de Vera | | Dec 06, 2015 08:14 AM EST |
United States Food and Drug Administration have approved the first generic version of Gleevec – one of the first very effective, but high valued cancer drugs, costing about $10,000 monthly.
Stem-Cell Gene Therapy Shown to Restore Immunity for Youths with Immunodeficiency Disorder
Marie de Vera | | Dec 06, 2015 07:41 AM EST |
A new research has revealed that older children and young adults with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID-X1) can undergo gene therapy to improve their condition.
NBA News: Atlanta Hawks Appoint Tim Hardaway Jr. to D-League's Canton Charge
Marie de Vera | | Dec 06, 2015 02:13 AM EST |
Shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks from the New York Knicks as part of a draft-night swap. The 2013 NBA Draft 24th overall pick will be playing for the Canton Charge of the NBA Developmental League, on assignment from the Hawks.
NBA and Adidas Present All-Star 2016 Uniforms, Pay Tribute to Host Country Canada
Marie de Vera | | Dec 05, 2015 06:21 AM EST |
The National Basketball Association and Adidas - the league's official on-court apparel provider - recently presented the uniforms and apparel collection for the upcoming 2016 NBA All-Star game. The attires pay respect to the city of Toronto and the country Canada where the game will be held. This is the first time that the match up will be staged outside the United States.
Nearly Half of Americans with High Cholesterol are not Taking Medication, Study Says
Marie de Vera | | Dec 04, 2015 08:32 AM EST |
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly half of Americans, whose cholesterol readings show that they have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, are not taking any medications.
Taylor Swift Takes Her Crew and Band to Australia for Vacation
Marie de Vera | | Dec 04, 2015 07:51 AM EST |
Music icon Taylor Swift has taken her entire crew on vacation to Australia in order to relax.
Modern Science Detects Disease in 400-Year-Old Embalmed Hearts
Marie de Vera | | Dec 03, 2015 09:18 AM EST |
Archaeologist have discovered five heart-shaped urns made of lead which each contains an embalmed human heart in the foundation of a medieval convent in the French city of Rennes. Researchers used modern technology to study these old hearts, which have been buried for four centuries. It turns out three of them bore tell-tale signs of heart disease that are common today.
Sources: Mark Richt to be Chosen as the Hurricanes New Football Head Coach
Marie de Vera | | Dec 03, 2015 08:43 AM EST |
Former Hurricanes quarterback Mark Richt will be heading back home as the newest coach of the University of Miami, according to ESPN.
LeBron James Expresses Sadness About Kobe Bryant’s Retirement, Wishes They'd Met in Finals
Marie de Vera | | Dec 03, 2015 07:50 AM EST |
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball icon LeBron James says Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant inspired him to greatness. He said knowing this will be the Black Mamba's last season is "truly sad for me" and regrets not having had the chance to face Bryant in the NBA Finals.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ is the Best Film of 2015, According to National Board of Review
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 11:47 AM EST |
The influential National Board of Review picked Mad Max: Fury Road as its best film of 2015.
Han Solo Did Not Shoot First, According to George Lucas
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 11:21 AM EST |
Original creator of Star Wars George Lucas has not yet fully let go of Stars Wars by still elaborating the lives of some famous characters in the film such as that of Han Solo and Greedo.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Yolanda Foster and Music Producer David Foster are Divorcing
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 11:07 AM EST |
After four years of marriage, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster, 51, and her husband musician David Foster, 66, are divorcing.
John Stamos and Other Full House Former Actors Greet Mary-Kate Olsen Following Wedding
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 10:02 AM EST |
John Stamos has sent his congratulations and best wishes to former Full House co-star Mary Kate Olsen who married her French banker boyfriend Olivier Sarkozy on Nov. 27, 2015.
New York City's Next Food Fight: The Salt Wars
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 09:03 AM EST |
New York City is experiencing a new series of challenges implementing a new rule compelling every restaurant to give warnings about their dishes with high amounts of salt. This is the latest campaign battle to ensure public health safety in the fast food chains all over the city.
Coca-Cola Advertisement in ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’
Marie de Vera | | Dec 02, 2015 08:24 AM EST |
The classic Charlie Brown Christmas was originally used for a Coca-Cola T.V. advertisement.
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