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Who Is Valerie Perrine? Superman Actress and Oscar Nominee's Life, Career, and Cause of Death

Explore the life and legacy of Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in Superman and Lenny, and her courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

Take cholesterol levels seriously in your 30s, new guidelines warn

High levels of cholesterol put people at an increased risk of heart disease which kills some 900,000 Americans each year

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Parkinson's action plan aims to brain growing disease

More than 200,000 Australians could benefit from breakthroughs on a debilitating neurological disorder under a new national strategy.

AAP · Mar 23

Bird Enrichment: Toys And Activities For Captive Birds

Birds are highly intelligent and social creatures. In the wild, they spend most of their day foraging, exploring, and interacting with other birds. Captive birds, however, often face a lack of stimulation. Without mental and physical activities, birds can develop boredom, stress, and even destructive behaviors. Enrichment is essential for…

Times Pets · Mar 23

Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

Roll Call · Mar 23

Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease

All parents will now be offered spinal muscular atrophy screening for their newborns.

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Claims about genetic superiority ignore the real drivers of human inequality

Political leaders like United States President Donald Trump and business oligarchs like Elon Musk have increasingly suggested that human behaviour and social outcomes are rooted in genetics.

The Conversation · Mar 22

Was the Mueller Report a Medical Mystery? The Parkinson's Revelation

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the landmark Russia investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, has died at 81. His family announced his death without stating a cause, months after it emerged he had been quietly battling Parkinson's disease since 2021.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

Dog Vitamins: How Do They Work, And Does Your Dog Need Them?

What are Dog Vitamins?

Proper nutrition combined with essential vitamins helps dogs maintain strong bones, healthy skin, and good energy levels.

Dog vitamins are a type of nutritional supplement used to provide nutrients and help certain bodily functions. It’s estimated that up to 33% of dogs (and cats!) are on…

Times Pets · Mar 22

‘It’s an excuse’: New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo says CTE and asthma are ‘fake’

The second-year New York running back dismissed brain disease and asthma on a podcast as critics point to overwhelming medical evidence

The Guardian - US · Mar 21