Woman donates her womb to sister in first-ever U.K. transplant – National

In a medical first for the U.K., surgeons in Oxford have successfully performed a womb transplant between two sisters. The complicated procedure is a form of fertility treatment expected to usher in a new era of child birthing possibilities. The oldest sister, 40, is a living donor who had already birthed two children. She donated … Read more

Former WWE champion Bray Wyatt dies at 36 – National

By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 25, 2023 9:35 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36. Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” according to an article on the WWE website that did not mention a … Read more

INIFD to showcase up-and-coming designers at Design Festival Season 9

The International Institute of Fashion Design will showcase up-and-coming designers from across India at its upcoming Design Festival. The ninth season of the fashion exhibition will run on August 21, 22, 24, and 25. INIFD aims to nurture India’s next gen fashion talent – INIFD Corporate- Facebook The INIFD’s Design Festival will launch on August … Read more

‘Significant’ space study offers hope for bone disease treatment

As the race to the Moon heats up again, new space research may help in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. A Canadian study published in Nature Communications on Aug. 9 suggested that the human body can recover from bone loss by using fat stored in the bone marrow tissue. Researchers at The Ottawa … Read more

IIGJ concludes Glimpz 23 with award ceremony in Mumbai

The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery concluded its ‘Glimpz 23’ exhibition with an awards ceremony in Mumbai. The event felicitated the next generation of jewellery design talent with awards ranging from best craftsmanship to best design.  A Glimpz 23 winner and his collection – IIGJ Mumbai- Facebook The IIGJ’s annual showcase of emerging designers … Read more

Kevin Costner denies affair, estranged wife says actor is ‘evasive’ about money – National

Divorce proceedings between Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner are getting more heated. In new court documents obtained by People Magazine, Baumgartner, 49, asked Costner to provide any and all financial records relating to an extramarital affair. In the documents filed Monday in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Baumgartner requested Costner, 68, … Read more

Can ‘the pill’ affect mood? Why some women are ditching their birth control – National

Shortly after Catherine Girard began taking oral contraceptives, she felt like there was a “grey cloud” hanging over her head. At 17-years-old, Girard was prescribed birth control pills – commonly called “the pill” – as a means of contraception. Her doctor recommended the popular brand, Alesse, which like other forms of hormonal birth control, is … Read more

Alberta woman who was denied organ transplant after refusing COVID vaccine dies

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alberta woman who tried to take her fight over COVID vaccine requirements for organ transplants all the way to the Supreme Court has died. The former lawyer for Sheila Annette Lewis confirmed her death Friday. “Ms. Lewis was a real true believer in fighting for personal … Read more

Milan Fashion Week brims with September runway spectacle

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Aug 23, 2023 For the September Women’s Fashion Week dedicated to the Spring-Summer 2024 collections, Milan has unveiled a remarkable lineup of 60 physical shows, surpassing the 54 featured in the previous February edition. According to the recently published provisional schedule, a total of 10 new names will join the … Read more

‘The Crown’ producers reveal how Princess Diana’s death will be depicted – National

The producers of The Crown have promised they’ve “delicately” depicted the death of Princess Diana in an episode in the show’s upcoming season. Speaking onstage at the Edinburgh TV Festival, executive producer Suzanne Mackie said the show’s crew have done their best to handle the portrayal in a caring manner. “The show might be big … Read more