NBC Sports aerial shot of Bryson DeChambeau’s hip injury, treatment goes viral
On the ninth hole in the third round of the U.S. Open, NBC Sports course reporter Jim “Bones” MacKay noted that Bryson DeChambeau had requested that a “physical therapist” be present. DeChambeau was feeling pain in his right hip but continued to hit drive after drive, many of which were longer than 350 yards. Despite […]
FDA panel rejects MDMA-based treatment for PTSD
A potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder using the hallucinogen MDMA was overwhelmingly rejected by a federal regulatory panel on Tuesday, in what could be a major setback for the use of psychedelics in treating mental illness. A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted 10 against approving MDMA as safe for treating PTSD […]
Oakland faces blowback for treatment of homeless after shutting down 500 encampments
Officials in the city of Oakland, California, have shut down more than 500 homeless camps in the past three years, but the crackdown has sparked backlash from some residents. At the City Council “Life Improvement Committee” meeting on May 28th meetingOne speaker spoke about the city’s encampment management. “Don’t you all see us when we […]
Jay Leno Rails Against Light Treatment for Catalytic Converter Thieves After Murder of ‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor
Television icon Jay Leno is outraged by the light punishment given to catalytic converter thieves in his native California, where thefts have skyrocketed in the wake of the murder of actor Johnny Wactor. former The Tonight Show The host, who is world-famous for his extensive antique car collection, told TMZ that it’s outrageous that the […]
Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
Shrinking treatment for three types of cancer could make patients’ lives easier without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference. It’s part of a longer-term trend to study whether reducing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest studies looked at ovarian cancer, esophageal cancer […]
Mets’ Reed Garrett enjoyed chance for ‘cool’ closer treatment
Reid Garrett has never been treated as a full closer before. With Edwin Diaz sidelined with a shoulder injury and struggling before that, the Mets are taking a committee approach to selecting a closer. The Mets used Garrett to pitch the ninth inning of a 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi […]
Fever GM irate over Caitlin Clark’s treatment after latest incident: ‘It needs to stop!’
Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn and head coach Christy Sides expressed outrage over the treatment of Caitlin Clark, which culminated in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky. During the Fever’s 71-70 win in the Commissioner’s Cup, Clark was hip-checked by guard Chennedy Clark and got into a tangle with Angel Reese late in the […]
Kate Middleton ‘turned a corner’ with cancer treatment: pal
Kate Middleton has made a “better turn” with her cancer treatment and continues to recover behind palace doors. The allegations were made by an anonymous friend of royal author and Vanity Fair reporter Katie Nicholl, with sources saying the mother-of-three is recuperating in private and is making good progress with preventive chemotherapy. “We are very […]
Massachusetts TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
Much-loved TV judge Frank Caprio “rang the bell” after receiving a standing ovation as he underwent his final radiation treatment just seven months after revealing he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, 87, known for his compassionate courtroom videos, shared the heartwarming news on Facebook on Friday, hoping for better days to come. “I’m […]
Black Caucus condemns Speaker Mike Johnson’s treatment of Kenyan President William Ruto
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) shared a post online on Wednesday criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for refusing to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to a joint session of Congress that typically also hosts other international leaders. “While @SpeakerJohnson may not have given the President of Kenya the opportunity to address a joint sitting […]