College Football 12 hours ago North Carolina QB Max Johnson exits game after brutal injury, out for the season North Carolina QB Max Johnson was carted off the field in the second half of the Tar Heels' season opener with an apparent right leg injury. ESPN reported he has undergone surgery.
SLEEP DISORDERS 1 day ago Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds A new study found that people who catch up on more sleep during the weekend can have a 20% decreased risk of heart disease. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York commented on the findings.
Rare Diseases 1 day ago Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter: ‘The treatment is sitting in a fridge' A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. Her mother is desperate to raise funds to save her life.
POLITICS 1 day ago Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with 'Chinese military company' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a long history of ties to a Minnesota research institute with deep connections to the Chinese Communist Party and a doctor investigated by the FBI.
HEALTH 2 days ago CDC on alert as 'Sloth fever' hits the US — a disease spread by travelers from Cuba and South America More than 20 cases of of Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, have been reported in travelers returning from Cuba, the CDC said Tuesday. The disease is spread primarily through bites.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility An injured seven-pound bald eagle is being treated at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, after it was shot. It is also suffering from lead poisoning.
HEALTH 3 days ago Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’ Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.
HEALTH 4 days ago Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by zip code, new study finds Where you live could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests. Researchers and Alzheimer's experts offered insights on the findings.
Australia 6 days ago Judge hands transgender woman win against female-only app in landmark case A transgender woman in Australia was handed a win by the federal courts in a case in which an all-female app's created kicked her off the platform because she was not born a male.
Dallas Cowboys 6 days ago Cowboys' All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland to miss chunk of season after record-setting 2023 campaign After returning an NFL record five interceptions for touchdowns last year, Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon bland will miss 6-8 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot.
