Best-selling British author Sophie Kinsella announced Wednesday that she has glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The 54-year-old author, whose real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham, wrote in a statement posted to her social media accounts that she was diagnosed in 2022. She said she’d had surgery and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. “I’ve wanted for a long time to … Read more
Philanthropist BI Phakathi and gospel singer Thinah Zungu are leading a campaign to help raise funds for wheelchair-bound musician Fikile Mlomo’s surgery. The award-winning gospel musician has spent two months in hospital after losing her mobility. WHEELCHAIR-BOUND SINGER’S ILLNESS REVEALED During an Facebook Live session this week, Mlomo revealed that the doctors told her she has … Read more
But rather than being a collection of recipes for heart health or post-operative care, this book has been specifically created for trainee surgeons to improve their dexterity. Surgeon Dr Nirav Patel (left) and chef Fredrik Berselius from two-Michelin-star restaurant Aska found many similarities between the skills needed in their professions. Photo: Charlie Bennet Of course, … Read more
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a surprise disclosure that follows an extended period of frenzied public speculation on the state of her health. In a video statement, Catherine, 42, shared that her cancer had been discovered following a “major abdominal surgery” she underwent in January. She said that the … Read more
What was intended as a simple family photo has become a royal headache for Princess Catherine and her family, after social media users and photo experts pointed out numerous inconsistencies that suggest the photo was heavily manipulated. A disappearing sleeve, a misaligned zipper and green summertime leaves are just a few details that have raised questions … Read more
AN ABANDONED dental surgery littered with teeth, needles and pliers has been left frozen in time. Located in Georgia, US, the eerie practice has rotted away ever since its owners fled from a natural disaster that flooded its insides. 9 The dental office has remained abandoned since the owners ‘locked the door and never returned’ … Read more
By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Tuesday, March 05, 2024 Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speaking at The Faith & Life Lecture Series at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church of Plymouth, Minnesota, on May 16, 2023. | Screengrab: YouTube/Faith & Life Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American leader of The Episcopal … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman, S Somanath, recently disclosed that he had been diagnosed with cancer on the day of the launch of India’s Aditya L1 solar mission. In an interview with Tarmak Media House, Somanath shared that he underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and he is now completely cured of the disease.“I … Read more
A Toronto-based research team met with and surveyed some 10,000 Canadians about the state of the health-care system — and what they found is deep dissatisfaction and frustration with primary care as the country grapples with a severe shortage of family doctors. The OurCare Initiative — led by Dr. Tara Kiran, a family doctor and scientist … Read more
Canada is contributing another $35 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine as the embattled Eastern European country’s allies meet to discuss its future needs, and as Russia’s full invasion edges toward the two-year mark. Defence Minister Bill Blair, who participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting via video link, said Canada is providing 10 … Read more
