Ita Receives 2013's Australian of the Year Award
Recent news confirmed that Ita Buttrose has been chosen as 2013's Australian of the Year. It was due to her exceptional contribution in the field of health care issues, besides adding her expertise in the field of publishing and media issues.
It was last night that she was awarded by Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a ceremony in front of Parliament House. Her two children reportedly witnessed the event.
Campaign for Bone Marrow Donor
A campaign has been launched by the daughter of a cancer patient. She is searching for a bone marrow donor.
Caroline Berger's mother Sharon, 61, is suffering from blood disorder myelodysplastic syndrome. She was diagnosed with the disease in 2006. Doctors are saying that she needs a transplant within five weeks to survive.
Project Launched at Bradford Aims to Provide Best Medical Treatment to Patients
A project framed by the local NHS clinical effectiveness team promises to improve the manner in which the treatment is provided to patients. It aims to focus on the treatment and administration of patients. This would reduce the probability of patients falling ill recurrently.
Registrations Open for Race for Life
`Race for Life' is to begin this summer with thousands of women to participate in the same. The event to be held on the grounds of Burghley House is aimed at raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
FDA panel advises tighter controls on Hydrocodone-containing painkillers
An advisory panel to the U. S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended tighter restrictions on products that contain hydrocodone, the active ingredient in painkillers like Vicodin.
Hydrocodone, is sort of opioid painkiller present in commonly-used drugs, potentially makes patients addictive to such drugs.
Jennifer Lopez sizzles at the screening of her movie ‘Parker’
Jennifer Lopez turned heads at the promotional screening of `Parker' on Thursday night in Las Vegas. Wearing an all white gown by famous designer Kaufman Franco that had an open back with see through sides she left very little to imagination. Accompanied by her young 25 year old boyfriend Casper Smart who was dressed right the opposite in all black attire.
Kimye indulge in retail therapy in Paris
Kim Kardashian announced her pregnancy not a while ago and the reality star has been on her toes since then, working as hard as ever. She seems to have traveled the world during this past month and all for work. The star is in Paris for her 6th fragrance shoot and also she was seen attending the Paris fashion week shows of some of her favorite designers.
Celebs go make-up free for W Magazine
Sighting stars without make-up is a rare feat but when they are clicked clean faced it does come as a surprise for the fans to see their stars look as good as they do without any make-up as they do fully decked up. A-list Hollywood celebs have stripped down to their original selves for W Magazine.
Wilko Johnson diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer; says his illness has made him feel alive
Being diagnosed with a life threatening illness knocks the wind out of anybody but not 65 year old Wilko Johnson who recently got diagnosed with Cancer. He has not only faced the news with utmost bravado which people in such conditions rarely possess but he also has refused to undergo any treatment for his disease.
E! News bashes Sun’s claims of Mila Kunis starring in 50 Shades of Grey
Mila Kunis had her fans startled when she revealed she might be interested in being in the movie adaptation of the erotic hit novel 50 Shades of Grey. But looks like all the men and women are in for a disappointment as the actress won't be appearing the movie after all.
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