Studying naked mole rats could us develop new anti-ageing strategies Jannissimo/Shutterstock Naked mole rats live for up to 37 years – far longer than other rodents their size. What is the secret of their longevity? Among other factors, it could be down to a variant of an immune protein that boosts DNA repair The discovery … Read more
Most of us now view COVID-19 as more of a nuisance than a danger, thanks to vaccines and past exposure to the virus—all of which have built up our immunity. But research suggests that multiple COVID-19 infections pose a risk for developing Long COVID. In the largest Long COVID study of young people to date, … Read more
Planning for your period might be difficult if long covid has made it last longer SeventyFour Images / Alamy Long covid seems to disrupt the menstrual cycle, making periods heavier and longer. This may come about because of lingering covid-19-related complications that alter levels of hormones or cause inflammation. Why long covid occurs is unclear … Read more
It seems that not all organs are equally important for longevity Westend61 GmbH / Alamy When it comes to living a long life, it seems not all organs are created equal. Scientists have found that having a youthful brain or immune system may be key – more so than having a slowly ageing heart or … Read more
Shortly after President Trump stunned Hollywood with his call for tariffs on films produced overseas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom waded into the debate with an unexpected offer. Despite the public enmity between the twoNewsom reached out to the White House in hopes of working together on the creation of a $7.5-billion federal tax incentive to … Read more
Diana Ross graced the blue carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala on Monday, covering nearly the entire staircase with her all-white 18-foot train. Diana Ross attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. He is … Read more
NEW YORK — “Dead Outlaw,” the offbeat musical from the team behind the Tony-winning musical “The Band’s Visit,” isn’t mincing words with the title. The show, which had its official opening Sunday at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre, tells the story of the unsuccessful career of a real-life bandit, who achieved more fame as a corpse than as … Read more
When Diane Nelson decided to start a women’s pro hockey team, her mother warned her of the risks. “The advice she gave me was like something you would give a gambler: You’ve got so many quarters, once you use it up, promise me that you won’t go beyond,” said Nelson. Nelson, then a West Vancouver school principal, owned the Vancouver Griffins, … Read more
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Here are some things for Canadian fans to enjoy over the next few days: NHL: The Stanley Cup playoffs are here Montreal finally clinched the last available spot with … Read more
Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu fell just short in her return to WTA Tour action after falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands on Wednesday in first-round action at the Open de Rouen in France. The 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., made her return at the WTA 250 clay-court event after an … Read more
