Firewalkers in Greece honor Saint Constantine in mystery-shrouded, centuries-old rituals
Over three days at the end of spring, devotees of St. Constantine in a smattering of villages in northern Greece celebrate his feast with a series of intensely mystical rituals that include walking on beds of burning coals
2023-05-25 20:26
Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
DUBAI Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few
2023-05-25 20:21
A world in three islands on the Mediterranean
Malta, Gozo and Comino are the three inhabited islands that make up the Mediterranean nation of Malta. From the world's oldest prehistoric temples to family-friendly beaches and top notch scuba diving, this diverse archipelago really has something for everyone.
2023-05-25 19:23
Perfect Corp. Exhibits at Viva Technology 2023, Showcasing the Latest Innovations in Beauty, Skincare, Jewelry, and AIGC Technologies
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2023-05-25 18:49
Mayfair Offices Remain Hot Property Amid Weaker Wider Market
London’s prime offices and top neighborhoods are still in demand, with Mayfair still hugely popular despite the wider
2023-05-25 18:24
Man’s ‘long Covid’ turns out to be decade-old brain tumour
A man who put his tiredness down to long Covid was told he actually had a brain tumour that had been growing for 10 years. Grant Churnin-Ritchie, 42, repeatedly visited his GP after a bout of Covid in July 2021 left him with constant tiredness and a tingling in his right arm. For several months, he was told it was long Covid, but Grant was convinced it was more serious. After blood tests, an ECG and an MRI scan, it was revealed he had a pituitary tumour. This type of tumour affects the pituitary gland, a pea-sized organ in the brain which controls growth and development. Grant, a Microsoft specialist from Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, said: “I kept going to my GP who said I had long Covid. This went on for several months, but I really didn’t feel well in myself and felt it was something more serious. “I was so tired and I was experiencing a tingling sensation in my arms. “I had blood tests and an ECG at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds, which revealed an abnormal heartbeat.” Grant was also told he had adrenal insufficiency - in which the adrenal gland doesn’t make enough hormones - and hypothyroidism - an under-active thyroid gland. These are both symptoms of a pituitary tumour. The father-of-three said: “An endocrinologist at St James’ University Hospital said it could be caused by Covid or a pituitary tumour. “An MRI scan confirmed it was a brain tumour which had probably been growing for 10 years.” Grant waited 11 months for his operation before the tumour was removed on January 16 2023. He said: “Soon after, I started to feel a lot better. Removing the tumour allowed some of the adrenal gland to start functioning again. “Even though I now have to take medication, I can lead a normal life. “Even though surgeons removed the tumour, there is a 20 per cent chance of it growing back. “I have an MRI scan in July so I should know more then.” Grant raised £2.5k after running Leeds Half Marathon for Brain Tumour Research on May 14 with his wife, Hannah, 40. He said: “Being able to run the half marathon with my wife Hannah was great, and I’m glad to be able to raise awareness of brain tumours. “Because I only had two months to train for the race, I found it very hard to complete. Luckily, I had my wonderful family and friends cheering me on which got me through it. “I wanted to give something back, and this was my way of saying thank you to the medical teams and Brain Tumour Research for what they do for people with this disease.” Matthew Price, community development manager at Brain Tumour Research said: “We’re really grateful to Grant for taking on the Leeds Half Marathon as it’s only with the support of people like him that we’re able to progress our research into brain tumours and improve the outcome for patients like him who are forced to fight this awful disease.” SWNS Read More Boy, 8, rushed to hospital after feeling constipated diagnosed with cancer A TikTok model made viral videos of her grandmother’s choice to die. Here’s why Parents of baby who died in maternity scandal say care concerns ‘batted away’ A 1D fan claimed she had a tumour. We still don’t know the truth after her death Talented boxer reveals first sign of brain tumour after collapsing at service station Father shares cancer symptoms he thought was too much coffee
2023-05-25 17:51
Meituan’s Revenue Beats Estimates in China Spending Revival
Meituan’s revenue jumped a faster-than-anticipated 27% after a gradually stabilizing Chinese economy drove meal delivery and travel nationwide.
2023-05-25 17:26
Companies find it's not so simple to leave Russia; some quietly stay put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately
2023-05-25 14:55
Which companies are leaving Russia and which are staying? Here's a look
More than 500 companies have suspended their business in Russia, and a similar number have withdrawn completely
2023-05-25 14:48
Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion
An Indiana board is set to hear allegations that an Indianapolis doctor should face disciplinary action after she spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio
2023-05-25 14:22
Aging America: Baby boomers push nation's median age higher as fewer children are born
America got older, faster during the decade ended in 2020
2023-05-25 13:28
Pending abortion restrictions strain providers in US Southeast
A wave of newly approved abortion restrictions in the Southeastern United States has sent providers scrambling to reconfigure their services for a region with already severely limited access
2023-05-25 13:25