Category Archives: News

Trump concedes pandemic to ‘get worse before it gets better’

Media playback is unsupported on your device President Donald Trump has warned the US pandemic may “get worse before it gets better”, as he revived his virus briefings with a more scripted tone. Mr Trump also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying “they’ll have an effect” and show “patriotism”. The president, who was… Read More »

How often should I get my hearing tested?

When and how often you should get your hearing checked depends on several factors. Do you suspect you have hearing loss? Or do you already have documented hearing loss?  Your age and job occupation are other big factors.  Testing vs. screening for hearing loss Testing is conducted when you, a loved one, or your healthcare provider suspect you… Read More »

Meet the NYC teen calling out celebrity anti-Semitism

Earlier this month, former NBA player Stephen Jackson faced off in an unexpected head-to-head far from the basketball court. The venue: Instagram Live. The opponent? A 19-year-old college kid from Manhattan. On July 7, Mark Shepard, a rising Vassar College sophomore who’s one of Jackson’s 894,000 Instagram followers, tuned into an Instagram Live discussion hosted… Read More »

Human Sperm Stem Cells Grown in Lab, an Early Step Toward Infertility Treatment

Infertility affects one in seven men of reproductive age worldwide. One idea for treating male sterility is spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) therapy. In this approach, sperm stem cells in the testis are transferred to a test tube, cultured and nudged into becoming fully fledged sperm. However, a key bottleneck has been identifying just the right… Read More »