Massachusetts adopts tough ban on flavored vaping, tobacco products
BOSTON (Reuters) – Massachusetts on Wednesday adopted the country’s toughest ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products,…
Teen discovers spider living in ear after complaining of itchiness
A 15-year-old boy in China who was complaining of itchiness in his ear shocked his doctor after the health professional…
China reports fourth case of plague this month
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese health authorities on Thursday reported a fresh case of bubonic plague in the country’s northern Inner…
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases
The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states,…
ImmuPharma licenses lupus drug Lupuzor to Avion in the United States
LONDON (Reuters) – British pharmaceutical firm ImmuPharma said on Thursday it had signed a licensing and development agreement for Lupuzor,…
Ketamine could help alcoholics cut back, study claims
Ketamine was once known as the club drug of choice for wild ravers — but it could soon become synonymous…
Large waist in normal-weight elderly tied to higher dementia risk
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with normal weight but a wider waist may be at a higher risk of developing…
Woman had breast implants removed after developing ‘blurred vision,’ ‘breathing difficulties’
A woman in Australia recently spoke out about her decision to have her breast implants removed after she developed several…
No evidence stretching prevents running injuries
(Reuters Health) – It’s a common and persistent myth that static stretching improves running performance and decreases the risk of…
Health dangers of undercooking a Thanksgiving turkey
Thanksgiving: 5 things you didn’t know Before you sit down for your festive feast this Thanksgiving, amaze your guests with…
Drinking-related liver disease and deaths on the rise in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – Americans today are expected to live shorter lives than just a few years ago, in contrast with…
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
A 19-year-old man killed in a tragic skateboarding accident has saved the lives of six others through organ donation. Max…
Inducing labor at 41 weeks safer than ‘wait and see’ approach
(Reuters Health) – For late-term pregnancies, inducing labor at 41 weeks may be safer than waiting until week 42, a…
Man accidentally swallows dentures while eating pancakes, report says
WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO BELOW An 80-year-old man in China wound up in the hospital after he allegedly swallowed his dentures…
Novartis’s $90 million Swiss factory to help solve cell therapy bottleneck
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis’s (NOVN.S) new $90 million cell and gene therapy factory in northern Switzerland is on…
Couple weds after learning son, 8, has weeks to live
A couple in England who planned to wed next summer moved up their nuptials after learning that the bride’s 8-year-old…
Samoa measles toll hits 42 as nations dispatch medical teams, supplies
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – More nations were flying medical staff and supplies to Samoa on Friday to battle a measles outbreak…
How to survive the holidays while sober
It’s the booziest time of the year. The average American drinks twice as much as usual during the holiday season,…
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi gets speedy FDA review for small cell lung cancer
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New…
Newborns dressed as Thanksgiving dinner, sides in Texas hospital photo shoot
An adorable photoshoot turned the newborn ward at one Texas hospital into a delightful Thanksgiving feast complete with a chef,…
Fired Zimbabwe state doctors reject offer to return to work
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe state doctors who were fired for going on strike have rejected a government offer to return…
‘Sci-fi’ electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The…
Fatal attacks on Congo clinics risk resurgence of Ebola epidemic
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – International organizations warned on Friday of a potential resurgence of Ebola in Congo…
Mom who nearly died after giving birth shares moment she met newborn son: ‘Luka and I needed each other’
A Missouri mother who almost lost her son at 8 weeks pregnant due to a rare complication and then underwent…
Short sleep after menopause linked to weaker bones
(Reuters Health) – Bones may age faster in older women who get too little sleep, a U.S. study suggests. Based…
Florida woman loses nipples, nearly dies after botched plastic surgery abroad
Botched cosmetic surgery in Colombia nearly kills Florida woman Lyndsay Colosimo traveled to Colombia to have a tummy tuck, breast…
Diet pills, laxatives may signal eating disorder risk in young women
(Reuters Health) – Teens and young women who use diet pills and laxatives for weight control are five to six…
Baby born at Charlotte airport after mom’s water broke midflight
A Florida family welcomed their newest member in surprise fashion on Wednesday after the expectant mother’s water broke during a…
3 Ways Small Business Owners Can Increase Sales This Black Friday
The most significant shopping time of the year has finally arrived! According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), approximately 165.3…
The Most Important Artworks of the 2010s – ARTnews.com
Over the past decade, the number—and size!—of museums, galleries, art fairs, and art schools around the world has grown dramatically,…
Between Sign and Subject at the de Young Museum – ARTnews.com
Around 1980, Matt Mullican began visually elaborating a cosmology of his own invention, for which he divided reality into five…
Sotheby’s to Auction Rediscovered Rubens—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. Decade in Review…
19 Essential Museum Shows and Biennials to See – ARTnews.com
Winter is fast-approaching, and so too are some of the first major shows of 2020. To survey the forthcoming season,…
Imran Perretta’s Film on Anti-Immigration Sentiments at Spike Island – ARTnews.com
A shower stool, a poem printed on A4 paper, a sheet of aluminum foil painted with lightening cream, a cake…
Lauren Halsey Teams Up With Nike for New Air Force 1 Design – ARTnews.com
Sneakers have become a fixture of the art industry in recent years, with artists like Tom Sachs designing styles, new…
Feminist Artist and Activist Dies at 90 – ARTnews.com
Artist Silvianna Goldsmith, a pioneering experimental filmmaker and activist whose actions targeted gender inequity in the art world and opposed…
Art Basel Miami Beach 2019 Art Fair Guide – ARTnews.com
During the first week of December, the Miami area becomes the center of the art world, as dealers, collectors, curators,…
A Concise Guide – ARTnews.com
When one thinks of Black Friday—the shopping frenzy that follows the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States—what tends to come…
Kid Rock slams Oprah in drunken rant at Nashville bar before being escorted out
Kid Rock slammed Oprah Winfrey during a foul-mouthed, drunken rant at a Tennessee bar this week. The 48-year-old musician was…
Caitlyn Jenner says she hasn’t spoken to Khloe Kardashian in ‘five or six years’
Caitlyn Jenner revealed that she hasn’t spoken to stepdaughter Khloe Kardashian in the five years since she transitioned as she…
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez share adorable family photos on Thanksgiving: ‘So grateful today’
Jennifer Lopez was truly in the holiday spirit with fiancé Alex Rodriguez and his two daughters this Thanksgiving. JLo, 50,…
K-pop stars sentenced to prison for gang rape
Two Korean pop stars were sentenced to prison Friday for gang-raping unconscious women, secretly recording the act and distributing the…
T.I. and Tiny discuss prison in part 2 of Red Table Talk
Jada Pinkett Smith (L), T.I. during an episode of “Red Table Talk” (Facebook) The highly-anticipated episode of Red Table Talk…
Sisqo claims ‘Thong Song’ increased Victoria’s Secret sales by 80 percent
Singer Sisqo is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his hit “Thong Song” by revealing that its rise in the charts…
2020 Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais’ first promotional videos released: ‘Is it just what you wanted?’
Ricky Gervais is set to host the Golden Globes for the fifth time in January and the first promotional videos…
Diane Kruger shows rare photo of daughter on vacation with Norman Reedus
Diane Kruger admitted she has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The actress, 43, shared a rare…
Gabrielle Union shows she’s above ‘America’s Got Talent’ drama in precious family photo
On her Instagram account, Gabrielle Union posted pictures of her and her family, which include husband of five years and…
‘Fuller House’ star Candace Cameron Bure says brother Kirk Cameron will appear in Season 5
Reunited and it feels so good. “Fuller House” star Candace Cameron Bure revealed that she reunited with brother Kirk Cameron…
UFC fighter Walt Harris celebrates stepdaughter in touching IG post
Star UFC fighter Walter Harris posted a touching tribute on Instagram to his slain stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard just one day…
Prince William feels ‘strange’ not having Prince Harry around for Christmas at Sandringham: report
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s sweet message for royal baby Despite rumors of a feud between the royal couples, Prince…
Alabama Supreme Court ruled Birmingham cannot move nor change Confederate monuments
Brian Burrell pauses to look at a now covered confederate monument in Linn Park. on August 18, 2017 in Birmingham,…
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux reunite for Thanksgiving dinner with Courteney Cox, Jimmy Kimmel, others
Jennifer Aniston and ex-husband Justin Theroux reunited for Thanksgiving on Thursday and the former “Leftovers” star took to Instagram to…
Black Friday Special: Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing store opens in New York City with exclusive merchandise
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: Nipsey Hussle performs onstage at Live! Red! Ready! Pre-Show, sponsored by Nissan, at the…
Billy Dee Williams talks ‘Star Wars’ co-stars Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher’s alleged affair
Billy Dee Williams shared some candid and crass thoughts about rumors of his “Star Wars” co-stars’ alleged affair ahead of…
Buttigieg says being gay allows him to relate to Black voters
Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Ind., at Morehouse College in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Democratic presidential hopeful…
Officials Announce Largest Tobacco Bust in Agency History
By Eric Myers, Capital News Service Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday announced the agency’s largest tobacco bust ever, resulting…
Pretrial Maneuvers Continue In UMD Hate Crime Murder Case
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Pretrial maneuvering by attorneys representing the man who is accused of killing a…
Film Review: In Fabric | Afro
By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic She thought she was simply buying a sexy red dress, off the…
Shorter Shopping Season Means A More Intense Scramble
By Anne D’Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer The mad scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas has begun — but with six fewer…
NYSE wants more unicorns to be like Slack and Spotify
Some don’t want to deal with the pressure and reporting requirements. Others are avoiding the hassle and expense of an…