LIFE

By acquiring the prestigious Italian fashion house, Versace, American group Michael Kors enters the luxury world, despite a lack of experience in the sector. It’s a risky move, but one that makes financial sense.

A Banksy painting has self-destructed after fetching £1.04 million (AU$1.93 million) at auction.

On Saturday night, Australians who switch over to daylight saving time will get an hour less of sleep as they move their clocks forward.

Prince Harry isn’t a fan of Fortnite and thinks children shouldn’t be playing it.

As a practicing physician and professor of medicine, people ask me about the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar all the time. I enjoy those moments, because we can talk about the (extensive) history of vinegar, and then distill the conversations to how it could, maybe, benefit them.

Racial minorities are less likely than whites to receive a callback when they apply for a job. There are also wide earning gaps, with African-Americans and Latinos earning a fraction of what whites and Asians do.

New Zealand is just one of the many countries in the world that is yet to fully embrace cannabis.

Working remotely can mean working comfortably, but if you’ve worked from outside the office before you know it’s just a matter of time before the distractions set in.

There are over 100 compounds found in cannabis but cannabidiol (CBD) is the most important.

In America’s children, we often see hope for a better future, especially when it comes to reducing racism.

While these accomplishments are a significant sign of change in American politics, transgender people still face challenges in the political arena.

Amyl nitrite, more commonly known as poppers, could be classified as an illegal drug soon.

Cancer is among the leading causes of death in Australia. As far too many of us know, its impact on individuals and communities can be devastating. But how does cancer affect Australia overall?

GW Pharmaceuticals made headlines in the cannabis industry when its seizure medication containing cannabidiol (CBD) Epidiolex got approval from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

In recent developments, many pet owners are using cannabidiol (CBD) products as a cure-all for their furry companions.

The gaming industry is big business in the U.S., contributing an estimated US$240 billion to the economy each year, while generating $38 billion in tax revenues and supporting 17 million jobs.

Based on Kevin Kwan’s entertaining novel, Crazy Rich Asians boasts an Asian director, screenwriter and a cosmopolitan, super-talented Asian cast.

An English cancer patient has won a six-figure payout after a botched operation left him with flesh-eating bug that destroyed most of his penis.

For a brief moment last week, US President Donald Trump served a useful purpose. He reminded us how important race is as an economic and political issue on much of the planet.

The state is once more calling for cannabis brands and offering opportunities for these companies to present.

It’s not surprising then that dogs are now the most commonly used animal in therapy. Our canine pals are being increasingly used as participants in a variety of mental health programmes – offering companionship, happy associations and unconditional love.

By far the biggest health fear in people over the age of 50 is Alzheimer’s disease and the catastrophic loss of personal memory it entails.

Period pain (also called dysmenorrhoea) can be divided into two main types – primary or secondary dysmenorrhoea – depending on whether there’s an underlying problem.

No more chocolate by 2050? Several articles have pointed recently that we are heading to a major chocolate crisis.

The study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of two very different approaches to improving mental health in collegiate athletes.

Tax Day is finally here once more. If you’re getting a refund, lucky you. But if you owe the government money, you may be worried that you have to pay the amount due by the filing deadline of April 17 – even if you asked for an extension.

A black Bond? It’s an apparently unproblematic and straightforward question, right? Well, not quite. When suggested quite quizzically by a colleague, it sparked a series of reactionary positions in the staff room, especially from the 007 traditionalists.

Crazy Rich Asians is a ground-breaking moment for Asian representation in Western film, with the first all-Asian cast in Hollywood in 25 years - an industry where Asian actors constitute 1% of lead roles.

Misinformation and rumors abound on many health topics, but particularly in regards to childhood vaccinations.