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New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson`s disease
13Apr By No Comments
Health

New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson`s disease

Israeli researchers have developed a new RNA-based blood test for detecting Parkinson`s disease long before symptoms emerge.  Parkinson`s is often diagnosed only after significant brain damage has occurred, when most relevant neurons are already lost, underscoring the need for early detection. The new method, detailed in the journal Nature Aging, measures specific RNA fragments in the blood, Xinhua news agency reported. It focuses on two key biomarkers: a repetitive RNA sequence that accumulates in Parkinson`s patients, and mitochondrial RNA -- which declines as the disease progresses, said the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). By measuring the ratio between these fragments, the test can identify the disease in its early stages. "This discovery represents a major advancement in our...
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Brad Pitt eyes sequel to Netflix`s hit miniseries `Adolescence`
13Apr By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Brad Pitt eyes sequel to Netflix`s hit miniseries `Adolescence`

The popular Netflix series `Adolescence` may be getting a sequel as Brad Pitt`s production company, Plan B Entertainment, is in early talks with Netflix and director Philip Barantini for what could become a second season of the British crime drama. In a recent interview with Deadline, Plan B co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner shared that they are discussing the "next version" of the story with Barantini. The first season was co-created by actor Stephen Graham and writer Jack Thorne. Gardner said they want to expand the story without losing what made it special. Kleiner added they hope Graham and Thorne will return for the sequel. "Phil`s style of doing the episodes in one take is not a gimmick. It`s very much in conversation with the subject matter," Dede Gardner told Deadline...
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Microsoft Edge Recently Got a Speed Boost
13Apr By No Comments
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Microsoft Edge Recently Got a Speed Boost

For many, Microsoft Edge's only purpose is to download another browser entirely, like Chrome or Firefox. But this isn't Internet Explorer: Edge is a competent browser in its own right, whether you have a Mac or a PC. If you do use the browser, you might be pleasantly surprised by how snappy it feels after you update it—at least, according to Microsoft.Edge 134 and newer's performance gains In a Thursday post on Windows Blogs, Microsoft confirmed that, starting with version 134, Microsoft Edge is a tad faster than previous iterations. In fact, Edge 134 is up to 9% faster, when you run it through Speedometer 3.0, a benchmarking tool for web browsers.Microsoft says that when testing Edge version 134 on an Intel i5-13500 running Windows 11, the browser scores a 32.7 on the Speedometer 3.0 benc...
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, says he’s been diagnosed with ALS – National
12Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, says he’s been diagnosed with ALS – National

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane revealed that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane, 52, shared the major health update in an interview with People magazine and said that he will continue to work as he navigates ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is a terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” Dane, who played the beloved McSteamy on Grey’s, told the outlet.“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to [the] set of Euphoria next week,” he said. “I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.” Story continues below advertisement ...
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Poilievre gains endorsement from business leaders, ex-bank heads – National
12Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Poilievre gains endorsement from business leaders, ex-bank heads – National

A number of prominent business leaders formally threw their support behind Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming federal election on Saturday, arguing his Conservative Party will best handle Canada’s slowing economic growth. The group of more than 30 current and past executives includes Fairfax Financial CEO Prem Watsa, Canaccord Genuity CEO Dan Daviau, former RBC Capital Markets CEO Anthony Fell and former Scotiabank CEO Brian Porter.They published an open letter in several Canadian newspapers on Saturday saying Poilievre’s plans are best to get the country’s economy “back on track.”“Productivity has stalled. Economic growth has slowed. Our GDP per capita is shrinking,” the letter reads.“Nevertheless, this decline is not inevitable — and it’s not the Canada we know and love.”To turn things aro...
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Central Europe grapples with the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
12Apr By No Comments
Health

Central Europe grapples with the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Authorities in several countries of Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle populations that has caused widespread border closures and required the killing of thousands of animals. The outbreak was first detected on a cattle farm in northwestern Hungary in early March, and animals on three farms in neighbouring Slovakia tested positive for the highly transmissible virus two weeks later. Since then, animals from an additional three farms in Hungary and another three in Slovakia have tested positive for the virus, the first outbreak of the disease in either country in more than half a century. "Everything is completely upside down in the area as farmers fear for their own herds and transportation is disrupted by border closures, said Sándor...
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Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available? – National
12Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available? – National

With more Canadians opting for local vacations amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has introduced a “Canada Strong Pass,” calling it a way to make it easier for families and young people to explore the country this summer. Carney announced the initiative Saturday, saying that with U.S. President Donald Trump “threatening our economy and sovereignty, Canadians are uniting to find new ways to discover and celebrate our beautiful country.”“Whether it’s trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or museum, or hiking Canadian trails, my new government will help the next generation discover all Canada has to offer this summer,” the release said.The Canada Strong Pass will let kids and teens under 18 get into n...
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Trump says he’s in ‘good shape’ after annual physical, but results still pending – National
12Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Trump says he’s in ‘good shape’ after annual physical, but results still pending – National

United States President Donald Trump had an annual physical Friday and concluded, “I did well,” praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend. The 78-year-old, who in January became the oldest in U.S. history to be sworn in as president, spent nearly five hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center undergoing what he called “every test you can imagine.”“I was there for a long time,” Trump said. “I think I did very well.”Despite long questioning predecessor Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity, Trump has routinely kept basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy — shying away from traditional presidential transparency on medical issues. He said he believes the doctor’s report...
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Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans – National
12Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf Saturday on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat.The Conservatives say if they’re elected, they will ensure military veterans’ disability applications are automatically approved if they’re not processed within four months.Veterans have long complained about a backlog in getting those applications approved, which leads to delays in payments for those leaving active service.Veterans Affairs Canada has set a target of processing...
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Hackers Stole Health Records From 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients
12Apr By No Comments
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Hackers Stole Health Records From 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients

Another major data breach has compromised the sensitive health records of more than 1.6 million patients—including minors under 18—who received care at Planned Parenthood in more than 30 states. Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), which provides lab testing services to reproductive health clinics across the U.S., is notifying individuals who may have been affected by a security incident that took place in October 2024. Planned Parenthood itself has been the target of cyberattacks in 2021 and 2024. What happened with LSC?According to LSC's filing with the Maine attorney general's office, hackers accessed its systems on Oct. 27, 2024—the breach was identified the same day—and stole the data of 1.6 million individuals. The information compromised varies from patient to patient but may incl...
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