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UK becomes the first country to accept the Crispr gene-editing treatment

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

The regulator has approved a treatment for beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease, making the UK the first country to approve a therapeutic based on Crispr gene editing. The treatment…

New Year’s Eve: Google doodle celebrates last day of 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

The resurgence of COVID-19 has somewhat dampened the enthusiasm with which the world will bid farewell to 2022 and prepare for 2023. On the web, the omnipresent web search tool…

World Mental Health Day 2022: Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Mental Health

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

The global celebration of World Mental Day on October 10 is a fantastic effort to raise awareness of problems related to mental health. Our mental health has suffered greatly during…

According to WHO and UNICEF data, 25 million children did not receive life-saving vaccines in 2021

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

25 million children missed out on potentially life-saving vaccines in 2021, according to data released on Thursday by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Vaccine coverage also continues to fall…

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding due to new COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 instances and tightened restrictions, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cancelled her upcoming wedding plans on Sunday. According to Reuters, she responded to…

Adele’s Las Vegas residency has been postponed due to Covid-19

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Adele has announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency, only one day before it was scheduled to begin, citing Covid as the reason. “tried absolutely everything we can to…

The FDA has approved the first tablet to treat Covid-19

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The US Food and Drug Administration approved Paxlovid, a Pfizer antiviral tablet, to treat Covid-19 on Wednesday. This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill that may be taken at home…

NHL postpones games with cross-border travel still after Christmas, due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The NHL stated on Sunday that games involving cross-border travel will be banned until after the Christmas break. The league postponed 12 games between American clubs and Canadian teams from…

Biden reveals the COVID-19 plan as Omicron comes ahead of winter

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

President Biden warned that COVID-19 caseloads are expected to rise this winter, and that “we need to be ready” as he unveiled his plan to stop the virus from spreading.…

Amari Cooper of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended for two games after testing positive for COVID-19

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The Dallas Cowboys will be missing wide receiver Amari Cooper for at least two of their three games in a 12-day span, beginning Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cooper…