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News briefs: Monday night worship, Alzheimer's discussion, grants offered, fashion discussion

Christian denominations invited to worship Monday night worship, hosted by the Immaculate Conception Church, will be at 7 p.m. on March 30, at 1201 Caledonia St. All Christian denominations are invited to attend, not to mark any differences, but to celebrate what we have in common and to prioritize

Family finds out baby’s ultra-rare birthmark is cancerous

Family finds out baby’s ultra-rare birthmark is cancerous

By Filipa Gaspar A family has launched a fundraising appeal for their baby with an ultra-rare birthmark - after tests show it is cancerous. Ten-month-old Macey-Mai was born with giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN), a benign, tumor-like malformation. It results from faulty development of pigment cells

Considering GLP-1 pills for weight loss? Here are 8 things to know before you start

Considering GLP-1 pills for weight loss? Here are 8 things to know before you start

Considering GLP-1 pills for weight loss? Here are 8 things to know before you start Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications are now available as a pill for weight loss, offering another option beyond injections. Like the injections, GLP-1 pills can help regulate your appetite, reduce food

Emergency room vs. urgent care vs. retail clinic: Where to go for immediate medical help

Emergency room vs. urgent care vs. retail clinic: Where to go for immediate medical help

Emergency room vs. urgent care vs. retail clinic: Where to go for immediate medical help When you have a sudden illness or injury, it's important to know where to go for the right medical care. While your primary care doctor is often the best choice for routine health

Mom’s menopause hot flashes leads to brain tumor diagnosis

Mom’s menopause hot flashes leads to brain tumor diagnosis

By Amy Reast A mom put her hot flushes and "tingling sensation" down to the menopause - until scans revealed she had 10 brain tumors. Kerry Brown, 54, began experiencing hot flushes and "tingling sensations" in 2017 that she assumed were hormonal and related to the menopause.

Woman diagnosed with cancer after symptoms dissmissed as anxiety

Woman diagnosed with cancer after symptoms dissmissed as anxiety

By Adam Dutton A young woman was diagnosed with blood cancer after her symptoms were dismissed as anxiety and told by a GP: "You look healthy, so you must be fine." Abby Maxwell was reassured by doctors that nothing was wrong despite losing six stone in under a

Caryl & Thomas Cox: Trump administration is waging wholesale war on science

Nearly 50% of Americans believe we are losing ground in scientific achievement worldwide, according to a recent Pew Research report. This comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s massive funding cuts in science, particularly in the areas of climate change, clean energy, and medicine. Historically, Americans have supported