Articles by Dianne Depra
PSivida's Medidur Achieves Positive Phase 3 Trial Results For Treating Posterior Uveitis
Clinical trial results are in and Medidur is on the right track! According to pSivida, the posterior uveitis treatment achieved its primary efficacy endpoint in a Phase 3 trial.
Yes, Material Possessions Can Bring Happiness Says Study
It’s official: you can buy happiness. According to researchers, material and experiential purchases can provide varying levels of happiness, so choose based on what will suit your desires.
NHS Hospital Trusts Accused Of Taxing The Sick
NHS hospital trusts have been accused of taxing the sick through parking charges by a Press Association study. High parking fines is a problem because they add to the concerns patients and their loved ones have when visiting hospitals.
Kaiser Permanente To Open Med School In Southern California
Kaiser Permanente is opening a medical school in Southern California. Due to open in 2019, the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine is the organization’s answer to ever-changing health care needs in the U.S.
'Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3' Gets New Trailer, Release Date
'Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3' now has a trailer and a release date! The Nintendo 3DS game offered the much-awaited first look during the Jump Festa 2016.
Watch Deadpool And Boba Fett Face Off In Epic Rap Battle
An 'Epic Rap Battles of History' episode recently pitted Deadpool against Boba Fett and the result was pure gold. Watch how the rap battle went down and you decide who got to dish out some major burns.
Boost Half Marathon Performance With Carbs, Not Fats
Time to load up on carbs, marathon runners! According to researchers, eating meals high in carbohydrates trump those rich in fat when it comes to boosting race performance.
Teaser Trailer For ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ Released
The teaser trailer for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is now out! It would seem like Newt Scamander has some serious cleaning up to do after setting free more than a few magical creatures in New York.
LAIKA Releases First Teaser Trailer For Animated Film ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’
From the creator of 'Coraline,' 'ParaNorman' and 'The Boxtrolls' comes 'Kubo and the Two Strings.' Watch the teaser trailer LAIKA released for the stop-motion animated film, set in mythical ancient Japan.
Here’s An 'Avatar 2' Update From James Cameron
Can’t wait for 'Avatar 2?' It looks like all systems are go, as director James Cameron offered an update on the status of the 'Avatar' sequels.
No, Spider-Man Can’t Do Everything A Spider Can
A Harvard researcher has shown that there’s actually not a lot of spider in Spider-Man. This further disproved (in case anyone still believes) the plausibility of animal characteristics being transferred with a bite.
Custom 'Star Wars' Pianos Stars Of Player Piano Medley
If you’re going to perform a 'Star Wars' medley, where better to play than on Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader and R2-D2 pianos, right? Player Piano thought so too.
'Who’s Your Daddy' Is A Game On What Babysitting Shouldn’t Be
'Who’s Your Daddy' is a video game pitting father against baby for the ultimate showdown in child-rearing. It’s such a great child-safety reminder it could be a PSA.
Social Networks Can Support Academic Success: Study
Birds of the same feather really do flock together. Researchers have found that social networks have the ability to influence academic performance, which leads to friends generally reaching the same level of achievement.
Pigs Resistant To Incurable Disease Developed In University of Missouri
They don’t look any different on the outside but inside? Pigs developed by University of Missouri researchers have been bred to resist Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome to reduce mortality rates because of the disease.
WWII Epic 'The War Magician' To Star Benedict Cumberbatch
Does Benedict Cumberbatch ever rest?! The actor already has many things going on right now but he’s adding starring in 'The War Magician' as Jasper Maskelyne to his list.
‘I Don’t Even Know What To Make Of It’: Justin Theroux On ‘Zoolander 2’ Transphobia Controversy
Justin Theroux defended 'Zoolander 2' against critics, saying the movie is not at all transphobic. An online petition was launched to protest the movie’s portrayal of an androgynous character.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Doesn’t Care What You Think About Climate Change
Arnold Schwarzenegger cut right to the chase with a Facebook note, saying he doesn’t care about whether or not people believe in climate change. According to the actor, everyone will agree anyway on certain points.
NASA Moving Out Of ISS As It Heads For The Moon
For 15 years, NASA has been a part of the International Space Station. The agency, however, has made it clear that it has to move on from the facility if the U.S. wants to make it deeper into space.
Here’s A Daisy Ridley-Oscar Isaac Duet To Warm Your Cold Heart
Beyond both starring in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac have something else in common: being great singers! The two shared a duet requested by a fan over on Twitter.
Disney Tight-Lipped About 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Premiere
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is hitting theaters in less than a month! Disney, however, has chosen to remain tight-lipped about the movie’s Hollywood premiere, keeping details of the event secret.
A 'Batman' Telltale Games Series Is Coming In 2016
The Caped Crusader is officially part of the Telltale Games fold! The studio made the announcement that a Batman Telltale Games series is coming next year.
Pre-Existing Asthma Early Indicator Of Chronic Migraine Attacks: Study
Have asthma and migraine? Here’s more bad news: researchers have found that those with the conditions are likelier to develop chronic migraines in the future.
Genes For Longer, Healthier Life Found
Sifting through 40,000 genes is a lot of work! But researchers have done it, isolating a set of genes that can influence longevity and health in various organisms.
J.K. Rowling Defends Snape, Reveals Why Harry Named Son After Him
To say Snape is a complicated character would be an understatement. J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to defend the complex character, explaining why Harry chose to name his son after the man.
'Gods Of Egypt' Director, Studio Apologize For Casting Controversy
'Gods of Egypt' is a period-piece set in Egypt but features a predominantly white cast. This has led to criticism of the movie’s casting choice, for which Alex Proyas and Lionsgate have apologized for.
There’s Mathematical Proof For Hot Hand Shooting In Basketball
Those weren’t mere lucky shots. Hot hand shooting is real, according to two economists who showed that the basketball phenomena exists, disproving earlier research with mathematical proof.
Oxytocin Can Spur Willingness To Donate To Humanitarian Causes: Study
Cuddle hormone? Oxytocin should now also be referred to as the generosity hormone, as researchers have found that having high levels of it makes an individual more willing to donate to humanitarian causes.
Jennifer Lawrence To Direct Her First Movie
Jennifer Lawrence has taken many movie roles over the past few years and now the 'Hunger Games' actress is venturing into the territory behind the camera. Her first shot at directing will be with 'Project Delirium.'
Man Dressed As Darth Vader Tries To Rob Convenience Store, Defeated By Salad Dressing
A man dressed as Darth Vader attempted to rob a convenience store but failed after getting hit by a jar of salad dressing. If only he had the Dark Lord’s abilities, he could have overcome the force of the store's employee.
