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John McCains return to Senate for crucial health care vote not welcomed by Twitter

John McCains return to Senate for crucial health care vote not welcomed by Twitter

John McCain will make a dramatic return to the Senate for a critical vote on health care after recently being diagnosed with a deadly form of brain cancer. McCains vote is crucial to support the motion to proceed to begin debate on health care legislation. The news sparked many reactions on Twitter and many were not welcoming. Jul 26, 2017
John McCain returns to Senate floor to make impassioned speech

John McCain returns to Senate floor to make impassioned speech

John McCain, the influential Republican Senator and former presidential candidate who announced recently that he is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, made an impassioned appearance on July 25. McCain called on more bipartisanship from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Jul 26, 2017
Malala condemns China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

Malala condemns China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on July 18 condemned Chinas treatment of her fellow peace prize-winner Liu Xiaobo following his death from liver cancer in custody last week. Liu, 61, was jailed for 11 years in 2009 for inciting subversion of state power after he helped write a petition known as Charter 08 calling for sweeping political reforms in China. Jul 19, 2017
Cancer and sex: Managing sexual health and relationships after treatment

Cancer and sex: Managing sexual health and relationships after treatment

Cancer treatments often bring with them a horror show of sexual side effects, from impotence to vaginal shrinkage and dryness. There are also the emotional ramifications patients, their partners and families endure. At least 60 percent of cancer survivors suffer from long-term sexual problems, and fewer than 20 percent get the help they need to lead fulfilling sex lives. Jul 19, 2017
Legendary horror director George A. Romero dies

Legendary horror director George A. Romero dies

The Night of the Living Dead director passed away at the age of 77, after a battle with lung cancer. Romero is credited with reinventing the horror genre with his classic zombie movies, with director Eli Roth saying it is hard to quantify what he did for cinema. Jul 17, 2017
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