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MedWatch Daily Digest: Study spanning 25 years shows effects of traumatic brain injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

For Monday, May 29, WGN’s Dana Rebik has the latest on new information, including the following: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Traumatic brain injuries require long-term care Millions of American every year suffer traumatic brain injuries that can result in struggles with memory, mobility and mental health. Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say they're ongoing study with more than two decades of data shows traumatic brain injuries do not stabilize after a couple of years as previously thought. Instead, they are dynamic and chronic conditions that require interventions, resources and ongoing care. Strong legs help you after a heart attackThe secret to recovering from a heart attack could be found in your legs. New research says having more strength in your legs can lower your risk of heart failure after a heart attack. The heart tends to enlarge after an attack, but exercise has shown to alter that and make the heart function better. Regular e...

Houston Democrat 'Ms. T' honored for serving 50 years in Texas House

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the last day of session, Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle gave a Houston Democratic representative a lengthy standing ovation to mark a milestone in her legislative career. The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution Monday honoring Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, for serving 50 years in the chamber. She has now served 26 terms in the House, rising to become known as the dean. She is the longest-serving female and Black lawmaker in the legislature. Gov. Abbott signs CROWN Act into law, takes effect Sept. 1 "She was first elected in 1972 when women weren't even allowed to open a credit card in their own name," the resolution read. "Since then, she has been at the forefront of historic change working tirelessly on behalf of justice, equality and opportunity for all."The resolution detailed a number of her legislative accomplishments, including efforts to fight human trafficking, laws creating the sexual assault program fund and state dr...

Albany Memorial Day Parade honors fallen Vets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Onlookers took to the streets for Albany’s Memorial Day Parade. The annual commemoration, which honors those who died in combat, drew crowds all throughout the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This holiday is all about service. Crowds applauded Renee Argubano woman — the granddaughter of World War Two veterans — who did a service many might not want to do. Picking up horse droppings to prevent marchers from soiling their shoes.  “I want everybody not to step on that, cuz, you know the kids probably especially they will step on that. I don’t want them to step on that!” she said. But Argubano’s humble act goes deeper than keeping shoes and streets clean. She wants us to keep in mind the central meaning of the festivities.“Memorial day is about remembering those heroes…our heroes” Argubano told us.  “And they fought for us so we have freedom. Thank You,” she added. 5 things to kn...

Milt Larsen, co-founder of Magic Castle in Hollywood, dies at 92

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

Milton "Milt" Larsen, a magician and TV writer who co-founded Hollywood's famed Magic Castle, died Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 92, Variety reported.Larsen died of natural cause, a representative told multiple media outlets. He passed away in his sleep. It is with heavy hearts that the Academy of Magical Arts shares the sad news that Magic Castle founder Milt Larsen has passed away," Chuck Martinez, the chair of the Board of Directors at the Academy of Magical Arts told KTLA in a statement. "For decades, he brought magic to so many lives and his legacy will continue to do so. We will miss him tremendously." A photo of Milt Larsen at the Magic Castle in Hollywood (Larsen Family) A photo of Milt Larsen posing with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. (Larsen Family) A photo of Milt and his wife Arlene Larsen with former president Ronald Reagan. (Larsen Family) A photo of the Magic Castle founders Bill, Milt and Irene Larsen. (Larsen Family) A photo of Milt Larsen i...

Can California’s coastline be saved? Study shows up to 70% could be wiped out by 2100

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

In the not too distant future, California’s coastline and its iconic beaches could be washed away, leaving only cliffs behind.A new study found from 25% to 70% of California’s beaches could erode by 2100 due to rising sea levels caused by global temperature increases and greenhouse gas emissions.Substantial management efforts like dune restoration are necessary to maintain the beaches and prevent catastrophic erosion, the authors of the study said.“Beaches are perhaps the most iconic feature of California, and the potential for losing this identity is real,” wrote Sean Vitousek, the lead researcher. “Losing the protecting swath of beach sand between us and the pounding surf exposes critical infrastructure, businesses and homes to damage. Beaches are natural resources, and it is likely that human-management efforts must increase in order to preserve them.”The U.S. States Geological Survey used two decades worth of satellite imagery of Ocean Beach in San Francisco — combined wit...

Cyclist dragged 400 feet in San Jose hit-and-run, suspect sought

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

(KRON) -- San Jose police are looking for a driver who hit a female cyclist and dragged her over 400 feet before fleeing earlier this year. The incident occurred on March 18, at around 12:40 a.m., according to the San Jose Police Department.A woman was riding her bicycle on Park Avenue, west of Barack Obama Boulevard, when she was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle. She was dragged over 400 feet. Thousands of people attend unauthorized sideshow in Alameda The suspect vehicle continued and then turned south on McEvoy Street. It was last seen heading west on San Carlos Street, police said. The victim, who sustained major injuries, was transported to a nearby hospital.The unknown vehicle and driver fled the scene and have not been identified or located. The vehicle is believed to be a small black SUV or crossover sedan. Surveillance video shows the suspect video fleeing the scene of the crash.

Mastodon mystery in Santa Cruz County: Ice Age tooth vanishes from beach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- Paleontologists are busy this Memorial Day weekend trying to find a tooth in Santa Cruz County that dates back to the Ice Ages.An unknown beach-goer picked up a giant mastodon tooth that first surfaced on an Aptos beach Friday. Now scientists are hoping that the scientifically significant tooth will be returned to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History where it can be studied and displayed for the public as a piece of ancient history. The 1-foot-long tooth was originally spotted by a beach-goer strolling through the sand near Aptos Creek on Rio Del Mar Beach. "She didn't know what it was, the importance of it. It looks like a piece of old firewood. So she left it there. It's understandable," said Wayne Thompson, a paleontology collections advisor for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.Jennifer Schuh took photographs of a mastodon tooth on May 26, 2023 at Rio Del Mar beach. (Image courtesy Jennifer Schuh) The woman was curious enough to snap seve...

Man with stolen handgun hidden in green fanny pack arrested in school zone

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

(KRON) -- An 18-year-old man who allegedly stole a Glock 34 pistol from a residence was arrested last week for possession of a firearm in a school zone, among other charges. A San Rafael resident filed a report with the San Rafael Police Department in January of 2023 that their Glock 34 had been stolen, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Detectives with the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) received information that Diontae Sol Burton, 18 of San Rafael, may have been in possession of a Glock pistol. Further investigation led detectives to suspect that the firearm might have been the stolen Glock 34. Thousands of people attend unauthorized sideshow in Alameda By May of 2023, detectives had enough evidence to get a search warrant for Burton, police said. However, he did not maintain a permanent residence.On Thursday, May 25, at approximately 3 p.m., SIU detectives got a tip that Burton was in the area of Woodland Avenue and Lindaro Street in San Rafael. ...

Voit designated for assignment by Brewers, Claudio demoted to Nashville

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luke Voit was designated for assignment on Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who owe the former home run champion a little more than $1.3 million for the remainder his of contract.The 32-year-old first baseman hit .221 with a .284 on-base percentage, .265 slugging percentage, zero homers and four RBIs in 22 games. He had just three extra-base hits, all doubles, in 74 plate appearances.`Voit hadn’t played for the Brewers since May 13. He went on the injured list two days later with a neck issue and had been hitting .259 with a .444 on-base percentage, one homer and eight RBIs in eight games during a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville.Voit entered this year having homered 20 or more times in three of his last four seasons, including a major league-leading 22 for the New York Yankees during the pandemic-shortened 2020 seasonHe batted .226 with a .308 on-base percentage, 22 homers and 69 RBIs in 135 games with the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals ...

Alcaraz, Djokovic face brief trouble late in straight-set victories at French Open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:01 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Pretty much everyone expects to see, and likely wants to see, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the French Open semifinals. There’s work to be done first, of course, and both began their journeys at Roland Garros with straight-set victories Monday against opponents making Grand Slam debuts.These were supposed to be straightforward chances to ease into the clay-court tournament for the two popular picks to win the men’s trophy — and it turned out that way, other than a brief late blip for each.Djokovic, a 22-time major champ seeded No. 3, was up first in Court Philippe Chatrier, facing 114th-ranked Aleksandar Kovacevic, a 24-year-old from New York.Djokovic served for the victory at 5-4 in the third set but got broken there. Not surprisingly, he quickly righted himself and won 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1).“Made me work for my victory,” Djokovic said.“I played really well and held things under control for 2 1/2 sets and then lost my serve and things got...