[ad_1] When Declan Colquhoun was born, his aunt’s wedding ring would have been wrapped around his arm. He and his twin brother Riley were born at just 23 weeks and one day on March 3. The limit of viability is considered: babies born earlier are not usually resuscitated. Declan weighed …
Read More »Iran’s Supreme Leader vows revenge for murdered scientist, accused of Israel
[ad_1] Protesters burned photographs of US President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden in front of Iran’s Foreign Ministry yesterday. Photo / AP Iran’s supreme leader has demanded “ultimate punishment” for those behind the assassination of a scientist who led Tehran’s dissolved military nuclear program. Iran has blamed Israel for …
Read More »An intensive study on drowning shows that the majority did not wear life jackets
[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. A study of drowning cases found that most of the missing people in New Zealand were not wearing a life jacket when found, reinforcing the importance of safety equipment. The University of Auckland study, considered the first and …
Read More »The secret to living well into your 90s (or older)
[ad_1] Neurologist and professor at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Claudia Kawas, is searching for the secrets to living a longer, healthier life. Photo: 123RF Dr. Kawas and her team have been conducting a major study of aging Californians for more than two decades. She talked about the study …
Read More »Effective Weight Loss Lifestyle Changes, No Age Barrier
[ad_1] Lead author Dr. Thomas Barber says that there are many lifestyle aspects that affect weight, not just diet. Photo / Archive Lifestyle changes to control weight loss are effective in reducing obesity regardless of age, found a new study from the University of Warwick in England, dispelling myths about …
Read More »Live updates, November 28-29: a new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation
[ad_1] Welcome to the live updates of The Spinoff November 28-29. Contact me at [email protected] Sunday November 29 13:40: a new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation The Ministry of Health reports a new case of Covid-19 in isolation administered today, and there are no new community cases. The new …
Read More »Mako champions arrive at a hero’s welcome in Nelson
[ad_1] LUZ ZUNIGA The Mako received a hero’s welcome when they returned victorious, scoring consecutive final victories in the 10 Miter Cup. Mako’s players arrived to receive applause and praise at Nelson Airport after their victory against Auckland. Fans and family had been informed that the team would fly to …
Read More »Warning about fake Santa Parade Facebook page asking for credit card details
[ad_1] Farmers has asked customers to beware of a fake Santa Parade Facebook page asking for money and posting dodgy “live stream” links. The annual Auckland Santa Parade, run by Farmers, will take place at 1pm on Sunday, but a fake page created by scammers called “Farmers Santa Parade 2020” …
Read More »Australian sperm donor investigated after fathering 23 children in one year
[ad_1] An Australian has had 23 children in one year. Photo / 123rf The man who is touted as Australia’s most prolific unofficial sperm donor is under investigation for allegedly exceeding the limit of children a donor can create. Alan Phan, a 40-year-old man from Brisbane, has been providing sperm …
Read More »Houses in western Sydney threatened by fires in the suburbs
[ad_1] World November 29, 2020 04:00 am2 minutes to read A watch and action warning has been issued for Northmead, NSW. Photo / ABC The families were evacuated and smoke was billowing from a house in western Sydney this afternoon when emergency authorities issued an urgent alert and warned of …
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