Lab discovery offers promise for treating Multiple Sclerosis
A new discovery could lead to better treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. MS occurs when immune cells get into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord),…
Coronavirus may be more contagious than data reveals
By Jeffrey Rodack From Newsmax Infectious disease specialists are warning that the coronavirus may be more contagious than the data shows, CNBC is reporting. The virus has spread from 300 people as of Jan. 21 to more than 24,000. “The rapid acceleration of…
6 secret causes of fatigue
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax If you are sick and tired of feeling tired, you are not alone. According to a National Safety Council survey, almost half of Americans do not get enough sleep to safely perform the duties assigned…
EPP Group says enlargement talks should be more efficient
The EPP Group is calling for EU enlargement talks to be more efficient and politically focussed. It comes as the European Commission announces new rules for countries to join the Union. It is hoped that the latest proposal will mean…
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Supporting Creative Industries: OECS Competitive Business Unit facilitates formation of National Fashion Associations
By Sobers Esprit Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — ROSEAU, Dominica — As a means of stimulating the growth and development of the fashion and design sector in the region, the OECS Competitive Business Unit (CBU) through its Creative Industries Sector Programme, has helped…
Thought-provoking play about feminism & stereotypes to make Cayman debut at Red Sky At Night
“Risk Assessment”, a thought-provoking play written for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 and performed by Cayman-based theatre group Thespian & Proud, will make its debut in the Cayman Islands on Saturday, 29 February at the National Cultural Foundation’s annual Red…
Newt Gingrich slams Pelosi for ripping up Trump’s speech
By Brian Freeman From Newsmax Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich harshly criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for ripping up her copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address following the speech on Tuesday. “As Speaker of the…
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Greta Thunberg – how a 16 year old is driving global engagement – despite vitriol
By Giles Crosse From Reuters Community A backlash is unleashing against Greta Thunberg. But might it just add wind to the teenager’s sails? The activist group, Extinction Rebellion, projected a speech by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg onto the side of…
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Switching off: valuing younger audiences wellbeing online
By Sahar Amer From Reuters Community From the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019, of all age groups who participated, 32% worldwide say they actively avoid the news, which is up 6% since 2017. In the UK, people say they are switching off…
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How healthy is your digital news subscription business?
By Giles Crosse From Reuters Community Previously in these pages, Reuters reported on Google News Initiative’s (GNI) new Subscriptions Lab, which seeks to develop a sustainable news industry by fostering a better understanding of digital revenues. Now, some months after launch, the Lab’s initial…
