Mcallen, TX

Bexar County, TX

Law & Crime

Dores Campos was sentenced to probation for killing her younger sister, whose body was found in a Texas home along with Campos' older sister, who was also dead.
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Woman found 'sitting on the floor' near bodies of her 2 sisters, 1 of whom she killed, will avoid prison

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Absence seizures usually occur due to atypical changes in brain activity. They tend to have a genetic cause. Although more common in children, they may persist into adulthood. Absence seizures are most common in children ages 4 to 14 but can extend into early adulthood and beyond. Individuals may have...

What are some causes of absence seizures in adults?

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal system (GI). Although it does not cause visible harm to the GI tract, it affects the patient’s quality of life and their choice of food. IBS is characterized by various symptoms that differ in severity and frequency.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

Hearing that your heart is enlarged can be terrifying…but it doesn’t have to be. Many people with enlarged hearts can stabilize their health through medication, lifestyle changes and sometimes surgery, says cardiologist Jie Yang, MD. Understanding this condition will help you and your doctor decide on an appropriate treatment plan.

Enlarged Heart: Symptoms and Causes

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

What exactly is a brain aneurysm? A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. Imagine a weak spot in a balloon that starts to bulge out. If it bursts, it can cause serious bleeding in the brain, leading to a stroke or even death. Why should you care? Because brain aneurysms can happen to anyone, and knowing the signs could save a life. Symptoms might include sudden severe headaches, blurred vision, or even seizures. Want to know more? Keep reading to uncover 13 crucial facts about brain aneurysms that could help you understand this condition better.

13 Facts About Brain Aneurysm

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Hidalgo County, TX

Alton, TX

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Alton man who said he hit a teenager with his car after they shot at him during a drug deal. Jesse James Reyna, 17, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of marijuana and manufacture or delivery...

Teen suspected of firing gun during Alton drug deal left with broken leg

Weslaco, TX

Weslaco hospital receives “Gold Plus” and “Diabetes Honor Roll” awards from the American Heart Association. WESLACO, TX, August 2024 — Knapp Medical Center has received three awards for care of stroke patients from the American Heart Association: a “Stroke Gold Plus” award, a “Target: Stroke Honor Roll” award, and a “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” award.

KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR CARE OF STROKE PATIENTS

Brownsville, TX

BROWNSVILLE — The mid-afternoon sun sends its gray light from the clouds into the lower lands of the rippling resacas and cocktails and drowsy conversations. My table is the only table in the front dining room of Cobbleheads Bar and Grill sharing itself with customers. It’s early, so I have a chance to absorb the nuances of Cobbleheads at 3154 Central Blvd. before visitors take their places and disrupt the silence.

Personality of a place: Cobbleheads in Brownsville a fine eatery on a Saturday afternoon

There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. During a seizure,...

Is it Possible to Cure Epilepsy?

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

Verywell Health

A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

TIME

After a specialist visited the White House, speculation about Joe Biden's health swirled. Here's how Parkinson's is actually diagnosed.

How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed?

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A former Cameron County constable who was initially sentenced to life in prison for protecting marijuana and cocaine shipments for the Gulf Cartel has been released from jail after a federal judge granted him compassionate release. Former Cameron County Precinct 7 Constable Jose Alfredo...

Former constable who worked for Gulf Cartel granted compassionate release

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Valley epilepsy patient with chronic seizures credits DHR procedure for relief

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Although the sensation was terrifying, 15-year-old Dante Enriquez didn’t know at the time that what was happening to him was...

Valley epilepsy patient with chronic seizures credits DHR procedure for relief

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