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@KelleyAshbyPaul Going down memory lane putting photos together for Ron’s 90th birthday party video! Here he is being sworn in by Newt Gingrich in 1997- when he returned to Congress after leaving to practice medicine for ten years.

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients. Researchers have piloted a music therapy approach called MELODIC, across two NHS dementia wards. More alternatives to psychotropic medication are needed to support dementia patients who experience severe distress. The pilot study involved a music therapist being embedded on hospital wards, the delivery of clinical music sessions and the implementation of musical care plans for each patient, and results from the research have been published. Music therapy, delivered by trained therapists, can include singing, playing or listening...

Chronic inflammation, already tied to heart disease and cancer, may also worsen the emotional toll of poor sleep. A new study found that older adults with insomnia who experience inflammatory exposure face triple the risk of developing depressive symptoms compared to sound sleepers. As humans age, we experience an increasing risk of chronic inflammation as our cells and immune system break down. Inflammation and insomnia have each been linked to depression risk, whether causally or biologically, but no study to date has examined whether older adults with insomnia are more vulnerable to depressive symptoms when experiencing elevated inflammation. The randomized...

Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—29% and 85%, respectively—finds a large medical records study. These risks were more than twice as high in those normally considered too young to develop either condition—18–64-year-olds—the findings indicate. Gabapentin has become increasingly popular for the treatment of chronic pain, especially neuropathic pain, as it offers potentially neuroprotective benefits. The researchers drew on real-time data from TriNetX, which contains electronic health records from 68 health care organizations across the U.S. They scrutinized the anonymized...

Aerobic exercise and a high capacity for exercise may protect against metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, by increasing the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids, according to a new study. MASLD is a chronic condition in which excessive fat is stored in the liver. This new study offers insights: Researchers propose that exercise prevents or reduces fatty liver, in part, by improving bile acid metabolism. The most prominent way cholesterol is removed from the body is by its conversion to bile acids, which aid the digestion of fat and trigger signals that improve...

Kamala Harris is still stumbling through the political wilderness after her billion-dollar presidential flameout. With her 2028 White House ambitions rapidly evaporating, the focus is shifting to whether she'll attempt a run for governor of California. But one man who knows her better than most is already throwing cold water on that idea. Willie Brown, her former mentor, lover, and a fixture in California Democratic politics for decades, has publicly cast doubt on his former side piece's ability to win even in deep-blue California. That kind of warning from a party kingmaker isn't just personal; it's a red flag for...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) used in conjunction with corticosteroids aids outcomes for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), according to a study. Bang-Yan Zhang, M.D. and colleagues evaluated the efficacy of HBOT as an adjunct to corticosteroids in the treatment of SSNHL. The analysis included 128 patients diagnosed with unilateral SSNHL who received corticosteroids and HBOT. Hearing gains were evaluated using audiometric testing both before and after treatment. The researchers found that 72.7% of patients experienced significant hearing improvement. Early initiation of HBOT within 12.5 days of onset was associated with better hearing outcomes. Results of multivariate analysis and sensitivity testing...

Archaeologists from the Brno City Museum have made a rare and precious discovery in South Moravia: a 3,200-year-old fragment of bronze armor dating back to the Late Bronze Age. The find, excavated at a confidential location in 2023, includes not only a fragment of a warrior's breastplate but also a spearhead, a sickle, a bronze pin, and copper fragments -- all of which had been buried together in what researchers believe was a ritual deposit.The fragment originally appeared to be a folded piece of metal, but under closer examination, it was revealed to be a fragment of body armor. "Thanks...

🚨 WATCH: Candace Owens just poured gasoline on the Macron lawsuit, straight-up telling Brigitte, “You were born a man and you’ll die a man… See you in court.” She’s pledging to fight “on behalf of the entire world,” daring the French First Family to drag this into discovery.

Daily use of diversified segmental defocus optimization (DSDO) spectacle lenses delays the onset of myopia among children, according to a study. Yuchang Lu, M.D. and colleagues evaluated the efficacy of DSDO spectacle lenses with or without 0.01% atropine for myopia prevention. The analysis included children (aged 5 to 12 years) who were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to receive DSDO spectacles with placebo eye drops (DSDO group; 121 individuals), DSDO spectacles with 0.01% atropine eye drops (DSDOA group; 125 individuals), or single-vision spectacles with placebo eye drops (control group; 124 individuals). The researchers found that the one-year cumulative incidence rates of myopia...

A new international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people suffering from chronic urticaria, more commonly known as chronic hives. Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on July 15, 2025, the study is the first comprehensive network meta-analysis to compare more than 40 treatment options for chronic hives, a condition that affects about 1% of people and can severely impact quality of life, sleep, and productivity. The study examined 93 randomized controlled trials involving over 11,000 participants. Prior to now, patients and clinicians had to consult a...

Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers worldwide and continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. While early detection through screening has improved outcomes, treatment options for advanced or recurrent disease remain limited. The five-year survival rate for late-stage cervical cancer is still less than 20%, underscoring the urgent need for better therapies. The disease is most often linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but other factors also contribute to tumor progression—such as changes in the immune system, abnormal cell survival signals, and increased blood vessel formation that supports tumor growth. Current...

HEAVEN — What began as a regular day in Heaven was quickly turned upside-down, as legendary sports entertainment icon Hulk Hogan made a surprise entrance to challenge Jacob to a wrestling match. Jacob, long regarded as the most experienced and intimidating wrestler in the Bible, was reportedly standing in the heavenly ring and speaking to a large crowd of his fans when Hogan's "Real American" theme music blared over the speakers, heralding the arrival of the Hulkster. "Oh my! What's this? Can it be? It is! It's Hulk Hogan!" an angelic commentator said as Hogan walked to the ring. "What's...

Buckingham Nicks, the only studio album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as a duo, will be reissued for the first time in September. Released in 1973, the 10-track album was recorded at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and was produced by Keith Olsen. Famously, in late 1974, Mick Fleetwood visited Sound City while scouting studios to record Fleetwood Mac’s next album and Olsen played him ‘Frozen Love’. This resulted in an offer from Mick for Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac, which of course happened but Lindsey insisted that Stevie Nicks come too. Buckingham Nicks will be available on...

H. P. Lovecraft was many things: a recluse, a virulently xenophobic racist, and arguably the most influential figure in modern horror fiction.

Two days this summer have been unusually short, with the shortest expected on Aug. 5, leading global timekeepers to consider adding a negative leap second. The Earth's rotation has accelerated in recent decades, leading scientists to consider adding the first ever negative leap second. Earth is spinning so fast that global timekeepers are considering something that's never been done before: adding a negative leap second. So far this year, July 9 and July 22 have been unusually short — by about 1.3 and 1.4 milliseconds, respectively. However, Aug. 5 is expected to be even shorter, losing roughly 1.5 milliseconds, according...

A top former official of the Biden administration is reportedly cooperating with a GOP-led probe into the final months of former President Joe Biden’s time in office, the first breakthrough that lawmakers have had after four previous testifiers refrained from speaking. Ron Klain, the former president’s chief of staff who left his role in February 2023, is said to be cooperating with an investigation led by the U.S. House Oversight Committee, which is exploring whether aides to Biden knew about his mental decline and performed presidential functions without his knowledge. The committee had previously sought testimony from other members of...

2025 FORMULA 1 Moet & Chandon BELGIAN GRAND PRIX Live Thread, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, First Grand Prix: 1950, Number of Laps: 44, Circuit Length: 7,004 km, Race Distance: 308.052km, Lap Record: 1:46.286 by Valtteri Bottas (2018), Sunday, 9:00AM ET

In true Lena Dunham fashion, the controversial writer and actress has launched her latest show promoting abortion with the help of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion chain. Key Takeaways: * Actress and writer Leha Dunham’s new show, “Too Much,” is now on Netflix. * Like her previous show, “Girls,” “Too Much” includes scenes promoting abortion. * Planned Parenthood worked with Dunham on both shows to depict abortion in a positive light. * Dunham has been the subject of controversy for her public statements on abortion. The Details: Netflix launched Dunham’s newest show, “Too Much,” earlier this month. Like her...

It’s frightening enough to see full-blown totalitarianism return in Germany, but worse is knowing that it’s happening across the West, including in America. Germany’s Bundestag police commissioner, Uli Grötsch, is trying his best to rid his police force of members of the conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Grötsch, himself a member of the left-leaning Social Democratic Party (SPD), is tasked with overseeing police misconduct, but instead is using his position specifically to target supporters of the AfD to disqualify them from serving in law enforcement. Speaking to the Rheinische Post, Grötsch flatly stated: “AfD membership and work as a...