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When tumours in cancer patients elevate levels of an immune system molecule called Interleukin-6 (IL-6), it can cause severe brain dysfunction, which leads to a lethal wasting disease called ‘cachexia’ in about 50 to 80 per cent of cancer patients, a new study said. As per US-based Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL) Professor Bo Li, “It’s a very severe syndrome”. “Most people with cancer die of ‘cachexia’ instead of cancer. And once the patient enters this stage, there’s no way to go back because essentially there’s no treatment,” he said in a study published in the journal Nature Communications. Li…
For all the Bridget Jones fans, we have an exciting update. A series of pictures from the set of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is making rounds on the Internet. In the images shared by a fan page on Instagram, we can see Hugh Grant dressed as his character Daniel Cleaver, and Renee Zellweger as Bridget Jones. While Renee is wearing a green dress layered with a sweater, Hugh carries a blue suit with utmost ease. In one of the images, the two are sharing a warm hug. Next, they are kissing each other. We also get a glimpse of their fun interaction…
Actor Alec Baldwin has clinched a significant legal victory on the eve of his involuntary manslaughter trial, in connection with the tragic shooting incident on the sets of the film Rust in 2021. The New Mexico judge overseeing the case has ruled against including Baldwin’s role as a co-producer in the trial, despite arguments from prosecutors, confirmed Deadline. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer’s decision was delivered on Monday, during pre-trial motions, where Baldwin was present at the defence table.The ruling effectively blocks prosecutors from using Baldwin’s dual role as an actor and producer on Rust as evidence. “I’m having real difficulty with the state’s position…
The preserved body of an American mountaineer — who disappeared 22 years ago while scaling a snowy peak in Peru — has been found after being exposed by climate change-induced ice melt, police said Monday. William Stampfl was reported missing in June 2002, aged 59, when an avalanche buried his climbing party on the mountain Huascaran, which stands more than 6,700 meters (22,000 feet) high. Search and rescue efforts were fruitless. Peruvian police said his remains were finally exposed by ice melt on the Cordillera Blanca range of the Andes. Stampfl’s body, as well as his clothes, harness and boots…
The first half of 2024 has seen some incredible performances in Bollywood, with actors delivering roles that have left a lasting impression on audiences and critics. Take a closer look at the standout breakthrough performances of the year so far:Akshay Oberoi (Fighter)Akshay Oberoi’s role in Fighter has propelled him to new heights in Bollywood. Portraying a determined and resilient fighter pilot, Akshay delivers a performance marked by a perfect blend of intensity and vulnerability. His deep understanding of the character’s psyche, as he faces the challenges of warfare and personal loss, is gripping and inspiring.Naila Grrewal (Mamla Legal Hai)Naila Grrewal’s…
Adult film star Jesse Jane died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity in January 2024, her autopsy report has confirmed. Her body was found in a decomposed state, it stated. The 43-year-old actor, whose real name was Cindy Taylor or Cynthia Ann Howell, was found unresponsive in her boyfriend’s home in Oklahoma on January 24, 2024. Her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmuller, 33, was also found dead at the scene. The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office performed the autopsy, revealing acute fentanyl and cocaine intoxication as the cause of death. The report, released on Sunday, noted that Ms Jane’s body was…
Mirzapur actress Shweta Tripathi’s husband and rapper Chaitanya Sharma, whose stage name is SlowCheeta, shared a long note on Instagram, which was an extensive review of what he thought of the show. He began the note with these words, “Mirzapur 3 is the kind of content I want to watch us make. In a generation where we are forced to making things fast not last. Fast fashion fast food, fast forward. Fast everything. Art seems time bound which is why very few creations are timeless. In a world where attention span is meant to be 15 seconds and if you…
The killing of five Armymen in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua yesterday will not go unavenged, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said today, while expressing condolences for their families. Sending a strong message in the aftermath of the attack, the Defence Secretary said, “I express profound grief on the loss of five Bravehearts in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua, and extend deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Their selfless service to the nation will always be remembered & their sacrifice will not go unavenged and India will defeat the evil forces behind the attack.” The remarks were…
Hippopotamus would be the last animal that one would ever imagine flying but scientists in the UK believe that the massive animal, which can weigh up to 2,000 kg, can sometimes become airborne. Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire near London have examined footage of the creatures and revealed that when the hefty animals reach their top speed they may take off. Scientists say these videos showed that while chasing off rival hippos, the herbivores lift all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time. This news finding has placed hippos between some…
Karan Johar recently talked about his struggle with body dysmorphia and how he was not comfortable with his “effeminate voice” in an interview with Faye D’Souza on her YouTube channel. Karan Johar revealed that he used to attend voice modulation classes secretly and he thought he failed his parents as he was conditioned to believe he was not like the “other boys” in his class. Karan Johar told Faye D’Souza, “I felt I failed a lot as a child first. I felt I was failing my parents. I felt I wasn’t the boy that they should have had. I was…