A big study looked at jobs and high blood pressure in older Australians. Over 12, 000 healthy people, all over 70, shared details about their careers. Researchers grouped similar jobs together, finding 10 categories for men and 13 for women. The study found that some jobs were linked to higher chances of high blood pressure. For men, managers and tradespersons had t...
Monday's TV lineup is packed with exciting sports action. College basketball takes center stage with several games scheduled throughout the evening. The men's teams from Florida A&M and Georgia kick things off at 6:30 p. m. on SECN. Later, at 7 p. m. , VCU faces off against NC State on ACCN. Wisconsin fans can catch their team playing against SIU-Edwardsville at 8 p....
High school athletes from the Cincinnati area have shown incredible skill and determination in recent games. From football fields to volleyball courts, these students have made their mark. The public had a chance to vote for their favorite athletes, and the results are in. Football teams had some thrilling matches. Harrison High School's team pulled off a nail-bitin...
The Major League Soccer (MLS) landscape is set for a significant shift in 2027. City SC's president has shared his thoughts on how a longer winter break could impact the league. This change is part of a broader schedule overhaul aimed at improving player performance and fan engagement. A longer winter break could give players more time to rest and recover. This is c...
SMU is making waves in the sports world with new signings across various teams. Basketball and volleyball are just a couple of the sports where SMU is bringing in fresh talent. The school has been busy securing commitments from athletes in different sports. This is a big deal because it shows SMU is serious about building strong teams for the future. The signings ar...
Atlanta is getting a new soccer team, but not just any team. This one's for the NWSL, and it's a big deal. The league just gave the green light to a new team in Atlanta, set to start playing in 2028. They'll call Mercedes-Benz Stadium home, the same place where Atlanta United and the Falcons play. This isn't just any expansion. The NWSL is charging Atlanta a whoppin...
In a significant legal showdown, a Paris court is currently deliberating whether to grant early release to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. This decision comes just under a month after Sarkozy, now 70 years old, was imprisoned to serve a five-year sentence for his role in a criminal conspiracy. The scheme involved using funds from Libya to support his 2007 el...
One Knoxville SC is making waves in the soccer world. They just secured their first-ever playoff win on Nov. 2. This victory is a big deal because it keeps their unbeaten streak at home alive, even in the playoffs. Their home record is impressive: 11 wins, no losses, and three draws. But on the road, they've had a tougher time with a 5-6-5 record. This is only the t...
The College of the Canyons women's soccer team made a strong comeback on Halloween, defeating West L. A. College 2-1 at home. This victory was especially sweet as it avenged their earlier loss to the same team just three weeks prior. The Cougars started strong, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. Sienna Salas scored a goal from a free kick in the 30th minute, setting t...
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But they don't stop there; they can affect other groups and settings too. ...