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MedWatch: Lack of sleep can alter insulin levels — and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

For Monday, Nov. 13, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Lack of sleep can alter insulin levels, increase risk of diabetesA connection between sleep and diabetes. A lack of sleep can alter insulin levels, according to Columbia University Irving Medical Center researchers, who add that's why lack of sleep increases diabetes risk in women. And it happens fast. In the study, shortening sleep time by about an hour and a half for six weeks increased insulin resistance. The effect was even more pronounced in post-menopausal women. Previous studies linking diabetes and lack of sleep focused on severe sleep deficits. The study showed even relatively small sleep loss time still creates changes in the body that raise the threat of diabetes.   AI can assist in ovarian cancer therapies Testing cancer treatments before they begin may be possible thanks to Artificial Intelligence. Nature Communications reports on scienti...

White House honors Stanley Cup champs Vegas Golden Knights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Vegas Golden Knights visited the White House and President Joe Biden Monday to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup championship."This team has proved, in Vegas, you can beat the odds," Biden said. "Just six years ago, the idea of a championship team playing on the ice in the Vegas desert, the Vegas desert, just think about this?"The Golden Knights brought the Stanley Cup to the White House for the yearly tradition. The president applauded the team's quick climb to the top of the league."Proving Vegas sports is one of the best shows in town," Biden said.It was team captain Mark Stone's first visit to the White House, and he was a bit nervous speaking at the podium."It's a lot easier playing hockey in front of 20,000," Stone said.Both Stone and Golden Knights center Jack Eichel say this is an amazing experience they could have never imagined."You know, exceeded expectations, it's just been — you get goosebumps walking in, it's been — words can't even describe i...

One dead after fiery multi-vehicle crash on Illinois freeway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois State Police responded to a deadly multi-vehicle-crash on southbound Interstate 55 near milepost 157 on Monday.According to preliminary information from the state police, troopers responded to the multi-vehicle crash at approximately 11:45 a.m. The ISP said the crash involved a rolled-over semi-truck and its trailer. UPDATE: Bloomington roadways reopened after crashes, delays still expected ISP has reported one person is dead in connection to this incident. The victim will be identified after family members are informed.Traffic is being rerouted onto I-74 just south of Bloomington at this time.The Bloomington Fire Department Haz Mat Team, the Bloomington Police Department, and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office and the McLean County Coroners Office have responded to this incident.This incident remains under investigation.This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

UT Police searching for robbery suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Officers with the University of Texas Austin Police Department are searching for a suspect accused of a robbery that happened on Monday, the agency said on social media.Around 10 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Guadalupe Street for a report of assault/robbery. Officers searched the area immediately but didn't find the suspect, the agency said.Police described the suspect as a Black man with a thin build, possibly in his late 30s to early 40s, with short/closed-shaved black hair and a salt and pepper beard. He was last seen wearing a black and blue jacket, white and black sneakers and was seen with black glasses on his head.Anyone with any information can report by calling 512-471-4441, ext. 9, police said.

Haley Cavinder of 'The Cavinder Twins' to transfer to TCU, will play in 2024-25 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Haley Cavinder, half of a wildly popular TikTok duo, said she'll play basketball for TCU in her final year of eligibility.Haley, who with her twin sister Hanna has amassed 4.5 million followers on the social media platform with "The Cavinder Twins" account, made her commitment official Monday. She'll suit up for the Horned Frogs next season.Miami's Haley Cavinder (14) and Hanna Cavinder (15) celebrate after Miami defeated Indiana in a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament Monday, March 20, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersHaley said about a month ago that she entered the transfer portal and was looking for a college to play for. That came after she and her sister said they were stepping away from basketball to pursue a career with WWE. The two signed a "Next In Line" deal ...

Source: Vikings planning to sign linebacker Anthony Barr to practice squad

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

Anthony Barr is coming back to Minnesota.A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the Vikings are planning to sign Barr to the practice squad in the wake of linebacker Jordan Hicks needing to have emergency surgery on his lower leg. It’s unclear how much time the 31-year-old Barr will need to get in playing shape considering he hasn’t played in the NFL this season.Originally selected by the Vikings with the No. 9 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Barr played nearly a decade in Minnesota, emerging as a face of the franchise under former head coach Mike Zimmer. He played last season with the Dallas Cowboys after the Vikings opted not to bring him back.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | For the first time ever, Vikings safety Cam Bynum played an NFL game in front of his wife Minnesota Vikings | Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has big day battling through rib injury: ‘That guy’s a fighter’ Minnesota Vikings | Josh ...

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks hospitalized after suffering shin contusion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks was rushed to a local hospital immediately following Sunday’s 27-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints.After suffering a shin contusion early in the game, and briefly returning to action, Hicks ended up needing to have emergency surgery to reduce the swelling in his lower leg. He remained in the hospital on Monday afternoon, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, who planned to go visit him.“It is something more than likely that will cause him to miss at least this week,” Hicks said. “We will make sure Jordan continues to get that great care, and hope to have him back in the facility as soon as possible.”Asked for more clarification about the situation, O’Connell noted that Hicks developed compartment syndrome, a condition caused by pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues. It can be very dangerous if not treated with the proper care. That’s why the Vikings acted as quickly as th...

Dane Mizutani: It’s time to give Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah the respect he has earned

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nervously paced around his spot in the press box during a game a couple of weeks ago. He had just acquired journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs from the Arizona Cardinals at the NFL trade deadline, not at all expecting him to be thrust into action less than a week later.Yet, there he was filling in under center with the Vikings trying to pull off an improbable comeback win on the road. As the game wound to a close, Dobbs got the ball back with 2 minutes, 8 seconds left, needing to go the length of the field to take the lead. That’s exactly what he did, miraculously scrambling for 22 yards to keep the drive alive, then throwing a touchdown pass that put the Vikings on top for good in a 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons.In that moment, Adofo-Mensah couldn’t contain his excitement, dapping up a few members of the front office before the final seconds ticked off the game clock. That scene could end up defining this season for the Viki...

It’s (more) official: Saura Jost wins in St. Paul’s Ward 1 city council seat after lengthy ranked-choice count

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

Nearly a week after St. Paul voters went to the polls, a hand tally of second-choice votes determined Saura Jost to be the winner Monday in the four-way race for the Ward 3 seat on the St. Paul City Council. The ward spans Highland Park, Mac-Groveland and part of West Seventh Street.Jost, a civil engineer who drew 6,390 votes on election night, saw her count rise to 6,617 votes as rival candidates — including write-in votes, Troy Barksdale and then Patty Hartmann — were eliminated from the tally, freeing up the second-choice picks on their ballots to be reallocated to Jost and fellow candidate Isaac Russell, the second-place vote-getter.There were 13,396 ballots cast in total.With more than 48% of the vote on election night, Jost’s victory was never really in doubt. Russell, Hartmann and ultimately Jost herself had expressed interest in seeing the final vote tally, a process that roped in some 15 paid Ramsey County Elections workers for a six-hour count that began ...

Biohazard to perform in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live in Albany announced they will be hosting a performance by hardcore band Biohazard. The show is scheduled for March 2, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Originating in New York City, Biohazard is known for their unique combination of metal, hardcore and hip-hop elements. The show will feature the band's original lineup of Billy Graziadei, Evan Seinfeld, Bobby Hambel and Danny Schuler. Performing alongside Biohazard will be Brick by Brick, Concrete Ties, Violent By Design and Torn Out. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Queensrÿche to perform at Empire Live Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street. You can buy Biohazard tickets online through Ticketmaster when they go on sale to the public on November 17 at 10 a.m.