Getty Images For Unsplash+ Living to 100. It is a milestone that, until recently, was so rare that hitting it would secure you newspaper inches and perhaps a segment on local radio. Today, it is an ambition well within reach for many of us. Last week, Japan celebrated a record number of centenarians – now … Read more
A fetus’s immune cells are affected by the hormones produced by the mother PeopleImages.com – #2323955 Stress during pregnancy, perhaps around the 6-to-8-month mark especially, may prime certain immune cells in a fetus’s skin to overreact, leading to eczema. Immune cells called mast cells in the skin release histamine and other chemicals that trigger redness, … Read more
Firefighter Gerard McGibbon prays after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed on 11 September 2001 Mario Tama/Getty Images For most 9/11 first responders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms didn’t improve until nearly a decade later, and about 10 per cent of those with the condition experienced worsening symptoms 20 years on. The finding underscores just … Read more
You may know that the kickoff for the 2025 Super Bowl will be held today, but do you know what time it will start and end? With a game as anticipated as this, knowing where and when to watch is critical. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
The route for Liverpool’s trophy parade has been confirmed as the Reds confirmed their second Premier League title. A 5-1 win over Tottenham was the last result needed to mathematically confirm the title with four matches to spare, goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah making up the rout. Arne … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant remained undefeated with an 8-6 win over Sweden at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday in Fredericton. Canada (3-0) fell into an early 3-0 deficit after the first end but quickly trimmed it by scoring two in the second. The Swedish team of Anna Hasselborg and Oskar … Read more
Trailing in a Stanley Cup playoff series is nothing new to the Edmonton Oilers. Last year alone, the Oilers overcame 2-1 and 3-2 deficits against the Vancouver Canucks, as well as a 2-1 deficit to the Dallas Stars. But as the Oilers prepare to play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, they know … Read more
Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50-million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in Clark County, Nev., seeks damages for … Read more
