Long COVID is a big problem for many people. It can stick around long after the initial infection. So, finding ways to prevent it is super important. Researchers looked at 31 studies to see if vaccines help. They found that getting vaccinated, even just the basic doses, can lower the chances of getting long COVID. The numbers show that vaccinated people have a 23% l...
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
Dancing with the Stars is a popular show where celebrities dance their hearts out for a trophy. This year, the finalists are Robert Irwin, Elaine Hendrix, Dylan Efron, Alix Earle, and Jordan Chiles. But behind the glitz and glamour, there's been some drama. Corey Feldman, a former child actor, was one of the first to leave the competition. He recently spoke out abou...
ICU nurses face a tough job. They deal with life-and-death situations daily. This can take a toll on their mental health. A study looked into how mindfulness can help. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program. It teaches people to stay calm and focused. The study wanted to see if it could boost nurses' resilience and well-being. Resilience is about bou...
Researchers have found a surprising connection between male infertility and heart health. It seems that men who struggle with infertility might also face a higher chance of developing serious health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. This isn't just about age or lifestyle choices. Even when other factors are considered, infertility ...
Len Kiese, a former TV news anchor, had a rude awakening in 2024. At just 45, he had a major heart attack. This wasn't just a health scare; it was a wake-up call. Kiese had spent years in broadcast journalism, working crazy hours and dealing with constant stress. He admits now that his lifestyle caught up with him. The heart attack forced him to slow down and reasse...
Dementia is a big problem worldwide. It affects how people think and do everyday tasks. In rural areas, it's even harder to get help. A recent study looked at a simple way to help older adults with dementia. They used paper-and-pencil exercises. These exercises were easy to do and did not need any special technology. The study had two groups. One group did the exerc...
Big changes are coming to Apollo Campus in St. Cloud. Voters in School District 742 gave the green light to two major construction projects. The first one is a storm shelter and a secure entrance. The second is a new multi-purpose athletic facility. Both projects are set to kick off in 2026. The storm shelter project is a big deal. It will have seven phases and will...
A former news anchor, Stephanie Hockridge, has been sentenced to a decade behind bars for her part in a massive pandemic loan scam. This scam involved siphoning over $63 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a government initiative aimed at helping small businesses during the pandemic. Hockridge, who once worked for Phoenix’s ABC15, will now serve her t...
The Trump family's financial portfolio has taken a serious hit, losing about $1 billion in recent months. This drop is largely due to the declining value of cryptocurrencies, which the family has heavily invested in. According to Bloomberg News, their net worth has gone from $7. 7 billion to $6. 7 billion since September. One of the biggest losses came from Trump Me...