In a matter of minutes, as easily as sending a tweet, a sitting U.S. president could decide to launch a nuclear attack, without anyone else’s approval or authorization. In a matter of minutes, millions of lives would be lost, and millions of futures halted permanently. At my organization, Physicians for Social Responsibility, we believe that … Continue reading "A Modest Proposal: Don’t Start a Nuclear War"
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The helicopter was dispatched from the Army's Yakima Training Center after a 44-year-old man ruptured his spleen after hitting a tree on Oregon's Mount Adams.
Moon Alert Avoid shopping or major decisions from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) You will be clever about solving mysteries today or discovering answers to old problems. Quite likely, you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes, but […]
Jadon Sancho has impressed for Borussia Dortmund but Pep Guardiola is uncertain if the winger would have made an impact at Manchester City.
By Norm Frauenheim- ARLINGTON, Tex. – Home is where the chants are. At least, that’s what Mikey Garcia hoped he was hearing Friday at AT&T Stadium during the weigh-in for his bid to upset welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Saturday in a ring near the middle of the Dallas Cowboys homefield and beneath a video …
Should an abnormal heart rhythm detected by a smartwatch in otherwise healthy young adults be treated? Are the benefits of this new technology worth the risks? Where is the technology headed?
Alanza Quinones had a pair of hits in the Trailblazers 4-3 loss to Juniata this afternoon
Diego Rivera had a pair of hits to pace the MCLA offense in a game one loss to Hamilton
In the largest such study so far undertaken, US researchers have shown that testosterone replacement slows the recurrence of prostate cancer in low-risk patients. This may call into question the general applicability of Nobel-Prize winning hormonal prostate treatment. The work is presented at the European Association of Urology congress in Barcelona.
Scientists have found that sperm DNA from the testicles of many infertile men is as good as that of ejaculated sperm of fertile men. This may explain a major cause of male infertility and opens the possibility of using sperm taken directly from the testicles of these men; to overcome their infertility.
Vocational education is the better option for a substantial portion of students who will never earn bachelor’s degrees. It’s time to rethink our priorities.
Study finds that taking statins for heart disease cuts risk of second serious event in half, yet only 6 percent of patients are following as directed.
Study finds that performing catheter ablations on patients who suffer from both atrial fibrillation and carotid arterial disease reduces their risk of dementia and stroke compared to managing their care with medications.
Any time a pregnant woman presents in heart failure there are risks to both mother and baby. What does it take to protect the mother and her growing baby for the best possible outcome? According to clinicians at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, the key to survival is a multidisciplinary team-based approach, involving cardiac and maternal/fetal/newborn specialists -- who normally don't work together -- to team up to successfully save mom and baby.
A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than surgery in patients who were good candidates for surgery.
The Worcester State University baseball team won its sixth consecutive game on Saturday, defeating Rutgers-Newark 7-5 in non-conference action at the RussMatt Invitational.
Lake Myrtle, Fla. – The Fitchburg State University baseball team closed out its annual spring trip to Florida yesterday afternoon, splitting a non-conference double header with the Rams of Suffolk University at the Chain of Lake Park as the Falcons dropped the opener 10-4 before earning a 6-4 victory in the second contest.
New research findings presented at the American College Cardiology Scientific Sessions from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City shows that identifying the presence or absence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) in a patients' arteries can help determine their future risk.
Sixty million kids participate in organized athletics each year with ever increasing amounts of children specializing in one sport before the age of 14 with hopes of a college scholarship or professional career on the line. However, researchers presenting their work at the AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day today reveal that this early intense participation might come at the cost of increased injuries during their athletic careers.
The arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) surgical technique offers patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears restored shoulder function and the opportunity to return to sports and physically-demanding work, according to research presented today at the AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day in Las Vegas, Nevada. The study, which examined patient outcomes up to five years after surgery, built upon earlier research which examined short-term patient results.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients often face bone and muscle loss immediately following the procedure. Researchers presenting their work today at the AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day note that combining blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with traditional rehabilitation efforts may slow bone loss and reduce return to function time.
Happy weekend, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. This week we are shedding our summer skins and easing into cooler weather with extremely ripe figs and spicy ginger. More »