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Infertility is something that affects millions of people around the world – often caused by problems with the egg. Now, scientists have taken a huge step towards helping many women have their own genetic children. Experts from Oregon Health & Science University have created fertilizable eggs from human skin cells for the very first time. While further research is needed to ensure safety and efficacy before clinical trials can go ahead, experts have described the news as a ‘major advance’. ‘Many women are unable to have a family because they have lost their eggs, which can occur for a range of reasons including after cancer treatment,’…
Travelers in the US are being warned about an ‘unprecedented’ risk of the plague as rodent numbers explode across the country. Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Richmond blamed rising temperatures and urbanization for an increase in infestations. Looking at cities around the world, they found the US saw some of the highest upticks in rodent populations, with Washington the leader in rat increases, followed by San Francisco, Toronto and New York City. Rodents can be carriers of the plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) and can transmit the deadly disease to humans through flea bites or direct contact with infected animals. Lake Tahoe in California…
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 11:24 BST, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 13:46 BST, 30 September 2025 Heathrow Airport has revealed plans to build a new stretch of the M25 motorway in order to accommodate its new runway.It aims to deliver a brand new tunnel and bridges for the M25 while keeping motorists on the move during construction of a third runway. The new section will be built ‘offline’ on land 130 metres to the west of today’s motorway, keeping construction separate from daily commuters, a statement from Heathrow explained.It added: ‘Traffic will then be switched from the old…
Slimming World has announced it will change the name of its controversial ‘Syns’ in a bid to ‘refresh’ its language and place greater emphasis on ‘health’.The weight-loss organisation, founded in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1969, first adopted the term in the early 2000s to describe foods that were deemed low in nutritional value and high in calories.But the term, which covers biscuits, sweets, and alcohol, has become less fashionable in recent years, with some complaining that it creates negative associations with eating and committing ‘sins’.The brand said it is ‘saying goodbye’ to the label following a review into its use of language…
By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER Published: 17:17 BST, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 17:37 BST, 30 September 2025 President Donald Trump and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer have announced a deal to lower the price of several prescription drugs ‘starting immediately.’ The administration said in a press conference Monday that ‘virtually Pfizer’s entire portfolio of drugs’ will be offered at lower prices on TrumpRx, a ‘site soon to be launched.’ Chris Klomp, senior advisor to Department of Health and Human Services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, said Monday that the deal will bring the highest reductions in price reductions ‘in American history.’The…
A ‘well known’ couple and their son were stabbed to death in a frenzied attack at their home before the suspected killer told a neighbour: ‘Sorry for all the screaming and shouting. It’s over now.’Mark O’Connor, 54, his wife Louise, 56, and their 27-year-old son, Evan, were killed in the early hours of Monday morning at their house in Drumgowna, County Louth, Ireland. A care worker who often visited the family made the grim discovery just before 10am.Mark was found in a pool of blood at the gate, Evan was lying on the ground outside at the side of the property,…
Footy boss Peter V’landys has confirmed that the NRL will use artificial intelligence for the first time in its history to assemble the fixture list for the 2026 season.It comes as the ARLC chairman also revealed that league bosses are also considering moving the Grand Final back to a daytime slot.Any schedule switch-up would have to wait until the 2028 season, when the NRL’s new broadcasting deal will come into effect.The NRL draw, meanwhile, is an unbelievably complex process to complete, with the league, clubs, broadcasters and other competing factors all have a vested interest in what games are played…
Last week, something extraordinary happened on the New York Stock Exchange. Brera Holdings, which owns stakes in football clubs, announced an intention to buy cryptocurrency tokens.The move attracted explosive interest, with the company’s shares rocketing by almost 600 per cent in a single day, before falling back to 225 per cent.But what’s truly remarkable is that this firm doesn’t own shares of legendary football teams such as Liverpool or Real Madrid, but in Brera Ilch, a club that finished last in the Mongolian League, as well as other squads from North Macedonia and Mozambique.J K Galbraith, the influential economist who…
The ‘Queen of Christmas’ may be giving another gift to the world.Mariah Carey – who recently put on a racy display in skimpy hotpants – revealed that her 14-year-old daughter Monroe may be blazing her own path with a career in music.The 56-year-old songstress appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as she said her only daughter may be jumping into to music industry.She explained: ‘My daughter’s into music, and she likes music.’She used to sing with me on my Christmas tour, but I don’t know if she’s doing it this year.’Host Jimmy, 51, went on to ask the…
From the bizarre ‘barefoot everywhere challenge’ to the rise of so–called ‘Sephora Kids’, TikTok has given rise to many baffling trends.But the latest sensation to sweep social media might be one of the strangest yet.A children’s dance routine has racked up millions of views and has been reposted dozens of times.Now, the viral dance has been hailed as the ultimate workout – with fitness fanatics flocking to try the impressive ‘turtle rabbit’ choreography.The dance, which was originally performed at a dance competition in Beijing, features dancers dressed as rabbits athletically leaping across the stage.Meanwhile, the ‘turtles’ drag themselves back and…