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New research links symptoms of long Covid to serotonin levels — and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

For Tuesday, Oct. 17, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Long Covid linked to low serotoninPatients with long Covid can experience neuro-cognitive difficulties like brain fog and memory loss. the study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania shows long Covid can deplete what's known as peripheral serotonin, the kind that circulates in our bodies, not just the brain. Researchers say proteins released by the immune system to fight the virus set off inflammation that cuts down on levels of serotonin. The more long Covid symptoms patients had, the lower their peripheral serotonin levels. Study authors say this can offer doctors a baseline and treat low levels of serotonin with supplementation. New approach to treating brain cancerA new approach to treating one of the most common brain cancers. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center bio-engineers teamed with neurologists using nanotechnology to cross ...

Group raises awareness on Texas constitutional amendment to invest $1B in state parks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A group called the Texas Coalition for State Parks is trying to spread awareness about a proposition up for vote in Texas' upcoming election that would fund state parks. LIST: The 14 constitutional amendments Texas will vote on in November Proposition 14, or Senate Joint Resolution 74, is a proposed Texas constitutional amendment “providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be used for the creation and improvement of state parks.”According to reporting from the Texas Tribune, the fund would invest more than $1 billion for state parks. It would buy more land for the state parks system, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the Tribune reported. Voter Guide: What you need to know ahead of the November 2023 election The Texas Coalition for State Parks held an event at Pease Park on Tuesday to raise awareness about the propositi...

From winter this morning to late summer by Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas weather the next few days will feature a taste of all four seasons. Today will be sunny with highs headed to the middle to upper 70s, an autumn feel.Mild air this afternoonThis comes after morning lows that made it feel like winter as many minimum readings were in the mid to upper 30s to low 40s.The winds are back out of the south to southeast this afternoon allowing for a warming into the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday for a taste of spring.A cold front will slide across the area Thursday, passing Austin in the early afternoon. A northwest wind will be left after the front passes. However, there won't be any cooling. Highs will go from the mid to upper 80s Thursday to the lower half of the 90s Friday, which would be late-summer readings.Highs in the 90s will continue in some areas on Saturday and Sunday. What's more is that high temperature records could be tied or set.The upper-level high giving us the dry air aloft today will eventually break down by...

Frozen treat maker breaks ground on Lockhart factory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) - On Tuesday, the Ziegenfelder Company broke ground on its new manufacturing factory in Lockhart, about 30 miles south of Austin. The company makes Twin Pops and Monster Pops, frozen treats you can find in stores across the country."We have a lot of customers, a lot of consumers in Texas. Texas is one of our largest states," Ziegenfelder Company President Kevin Heller told KXAN. This will be the fourth factory for the company. It could be open and running by the end of 2024.Rendering of future Lockhart Twin Pops Factory (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)The new location is being built just west of State Highway 130. The $46 million facility is expected to bring 100 jobs. The Austin Business Journal reported last year it will be one of the city's largest private-sector employers. Last year, Lockhart city leaders approved a Chapter 380 agreement to provide a partial five-year C...

2023 Elections: What you need to know about city, school board races in the east metro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, but you can vote early if you want.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections.In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month.Here’s some information on candidates for 2023 elections in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties.How to registerYou can register to vote in Minnesota on Election Day, or now, at your polling place if you bring proof of residence such as a driver’s license or a photo ID along with an approved document such as a utility bill, mortgage statement or lease agreement. Check your registration status and find more information at the Minnesota secretary of state’s voter registration page.Sample ballotTo see who’ll be on your ballot, check the Secretary of State’s Minnesota sample ballot page.How to vote on election dayAs long as you haven’t ...

After playing shorthanded Tuesday, Wild will be eligible for emergency help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

MONTREAL — The Wild’s early injury issues got so bad on Tuesday that they got a little bit better.Because veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski joined Jared Spurgeon and Matt Boldy as players sidelined by injuries, the Wild will play today’s 6 p.m. puck drop against the Canadiens short-handed, with just 11 forwards.That’s because after calling defenseman Dakota Mermis up from Iowa before this trip, the Wild had roughly $51,000 of cap space on Tuesday. The good news is that on Wednesday — a day after playing shorthanded — the Wild will be able to call up a forward and, under the NHL’s emergency rules, not have it count against the salary cap.Furthermore, the Wild can pay that player $100,000 over the league minimum of $775,000, and it must be a forward — the position the Wild will be short on Tuesday at Bell Centre.“It is what it is. We’ve got to deal with it. We’re not the only team in the league that’s doing it,” head coach Dean Evason said. “We’ve talked about this before; the cap sit...

Upcoming celebrity appearances in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region is known to have its fair share of celebrity appearances. Whether it's announced performances and events, film productions, or random sightings, you could have a chance to see a famous person around the Albany area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are the upcoming scheduled celebrity appearances in the Capital Region.John Cleese, October 19Actor, comedian, and screenwriter John Cleese is coming to Schenectady. “An Evening with the Late John Cleese” is set for October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Proctors Theatre. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.RaeLynn, October 20Country music star RaeLynn is coming to Troy. She’s scheduled to perform at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on October 20 at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.Les Claypool, October 20Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will be performing at the Palace Theatre on October 20. You can b...

Whitehall man arrested for allegedly harming a child

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 27-year-old was arrested following a joint investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Washington County Child Protective Services. Police say Joshua M. Slingerland reportedly caused injury to a child under seven during a domestic incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Slingerland was charged with second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance with an Order of Protection.

Central Hudson In-Person Hearings Scheduled for Mid-October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Utility customers will have the opportunity to share their opinions on whether or not the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation should be granted a significant rate spike. The New York Public Service Commission will hold four in-person public hearings in Catskill, Kingston, Newburgh, and Poughkeepsie. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to local advocacy non-profit Communities for Local Power, Central Hudson's revenues would increase by approximately $180 million if the rate spike is approved. Residential customers would see an increase of around $30 a month for electricity and another $30 a month for gas customers. “There may be no limit to the amounts utilities like Central Hudson Fortis can charge their customers, but there is clearly a limit to what this monopoly “market” can bear”, says Susan Gillespie, a Central Hudson customer and Vice President of Communities for Local Power. “Th...

Comedian Seth Meyers coming to Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:41:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian, actor, and writer Seth Meyers is coming to Albany. He is set to perform at The Egg on November 26 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Meyers has been the host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" since 2014. He was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 2001 to 2014. Meyers was nominated for Emmys in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.