7 days ago
Just two miles short of the finish line of the 2026 New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, 24-year-old runner Rachel Apa collapsed. She died of a rare and potentially life-threatening illness that can be brought on by excessive exertion, the New York Times reported.
It's called rhabdomyolysis, and while there are relatively few cases nationwide each year, it can strike during endurance or intensive exercise, including marathons.
Apa was running her first marathon to raise money for Parkinson's disease in honor of her late grandfather, according to the New York Times. But Apa was no stranger to athletics, having played Division I field hockey in college. Her family said Apa had been in "perfect health." Plus, she'd been training for the race for months.
But at mile 18, Apa texted her father, Steve, who'd been checking in at each mile: "Ow." At the end of the next mile, she wrote, "Ow ow." She stopped responding after that. Apa's mother, Michelle, was at the race and had watched her daughter run by earlier on. Her parents noticed on the marathon tracking app that Apa stopped moving after mile 24.
Apa collapsed just after running past hospital social worker Michaela Nichols, who was cheering on participants. Nichols ran over and checked Apa's pulse, but couldn't find one. Three other people — two of whom said they were physicians — ran over to give Apa CPR. Marathon medical staff tried to revive her with a defibrillator before an ambulance arrived. She was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center and treated for six hours, but could not be saved.
#year #collapsed
It's called rhabdomyolysis, and while there are relatively few cases nationwide each year, it can strike during endurance or intensive exercise, including marathons.
Apa was running her first marathon to raise money for Parkinson's disease in honor of her late grandfather, according to the New York Times. But Apa was no stranger to athletics, having played Division I field hockey in college. Her family said Apa had been in "perfect health." Plus, she'd been training for the race for months.
But at mile 18, Apa texted her father, Steve, who'd been checking in at each mile: "Ow." At the end of the next mile, she wrote, "Ow ow." She stopped responding after that. Apa's mother, Michelle, was at the race and had watched her daughter run by earlier on. Her parents noticed on the marathon tracking app that Apa stopped moving after mile 24.
Apa collapsed just after running past hospital social worker Michaela Nichols, who was cheering on participants. Nichols ran over and checked Apa's pulse, but couldn't find one. Three other people — two of whom said they were physicians — ran over to give Apa CPR. Marathon medical staff tried to revive her with a defibrillator before an ambulance arrived. She was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center and treated for six hours, but could not be saved.
#year #collapsed
13 days ago
Everton manager David Moyes omitted Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish from his matchday squad for a disciplinary infraction before watching his side claim a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United on Thursday night. Despite the England winger's absence at the Hill ***** inson Stadium, the Merseysiders comfortably advanced into the last eight of the Carabao Cup.
According to talkSPORT, the 31-year-old playmaker was axed from the fourth-round tie following an unauthorised absence from a recent Everton training session. Grealish had previously missed last weekend's 2-0 Premier League defeat against ***** nal, though club officials attributed that initial omission to illness. On the pitch, goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry rendered Dan Burn's late consolation for the visitors meaningless.
Prior to last weekend's clash with the Gunners, the attacker had been included in every matchday squad since returning to Merseyside late in the summer window, making three league starts and two substitute appearances after playing 77 minutes in last month's third-round cup win over Wolves.
Confirming his absence alongside defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of kick-off on Thursday, Everton wrote in a post on X: "Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined for a second successive game due to concussion protocols, while Jack Grealish is unavailable for selection due to a breach of Club discipline."
Having joined City from Aston Villa for £100 million in 2021, the England international initially moved to Everton on loan last term and registered two goals and six ***** ists across 20 outings before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January.
#thursday #branthwaite
According to talkSPORT, the 31-year-old playmaker was axed from the fourth-round tie following an unauthorised absence from a recent Everton training session. Grealish had previously missed last weekend's 2-0 Premier League defeat against ***** nal, though club officials attributed that initial omission to illness. On the pitch, goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry rendered Dan Burn's late consolation for the visitors meaningless.
Prior to last weekend's clash with the Gunners, the attacker had been included in every matchday squad since returning to Merseyside late in the summer window, making three league starts and two substitute appearances after playing 77 minutes in last month's third-round cup win over Wolves.
Confirming his absence alongside defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of kick-off on Thursday, Everton wrote in a post on X: "Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined for a second successive game due to concussion protocols, while Jack Grealish is unavailable for selection due to a breach of Club discipline."
Having joined City from Aston Villa for £100 million in 2021, the England international initially moved to Everton on loan last term and registered two goals and six ***** ists across 20 outings before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January.
#thursday #branthwaite
13 days ago
The Minnesota Vikings released their initial injury report ahead of their Week 8 game against the Detroit Lions. Although the list of players was short, their potential absences could be significant.
RB Aaron Jones (knee), T Brian O'Neill (knee), and G Joe Huber (knee) all missed Wednesday's practice. Kevin O'Connell said Huber was dealing with knee soreness after Sunday's game, although he made sure to say that he wasn't "overly concerned" about his availability.
Jones and O'Neill have been dealing with lingering knee issues throughout the season. Last week, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that Jones specifically has been playing through a sprained MCL this season.
Players who didn't practice for the Lions included WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), RB Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder), DL Tyliek Williams (illness), edge rusher Aiden Hutchinson (rest), T Penei Sewell (rest), DL Alim McNeil (rest), and edge rusher DJ Wonnum (rest).
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Wednesday injury report for the Vikings in Week 8 against the Lions
#Vikings #lions #rest
RB Aaron Jones (knee), T Brian O'Neill (knee), and G Joe Huber (knee) all missed Wednesday's practice. Kevin O'Connell said Huber was dealing with knee soreness after Sunday's game, although he made sure to say that he wasn't "overly concerned" about his availability.
Jones and O'Neill have been dealing with lingering knee issues throughout the season. Last week, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that Jones specifically has been playing through a sprained MCL this season.
Players who didn't practice for the Lions included WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), RB Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder), DL Tyliek Williams (illness), edge rusher Aiden Hutchinson (rest), T Penei Sewell (rest), DL Alim McNeil (rest), and edge rusher DJ Wonnum (rest).
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Wednesday injury report for the Vikings in Week 8 against the Lions
#Vikings #lions #rest
13 days ago
Kenna Wollard has come forward about the illness that has kept her sidelined this college volleyball season.
The Purdue volleyball all-American revealed via social media on Thursday, Oct. 29 she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in August. Wollard, though, did have some positive news to share about her battle against the blood cancer.
"Today, I found out that the treatments are working and I am on track to remission!!!!" she posted. "These past couple months have been so tough but hearing the news today brought so much joy. I still have some treatments left, but I am very hopeful for what's ahead."
Wollard played in the program's initial 2026 exhibition but hadn't appeared in any of Purdue's matches during her senior season. She was a Big Ten All-Conference first-team selection and second-team All-American in 2025.
Her kills (577) last season were the third-most in program history.
#american #today #purdue #thursday
The Purdue volleyball all-American revealed via social media on Thursday, Oct. 29 she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in August. Wollard, though, did have some positive news to share about her battle against the blood cancer.
"Today, I found out that the treatments are working and I am on track to remission!!!!" she posted. "These past couple months have been so tough but hearing the news today brought so much joy. I still have some treatments left, but I am very hopeful for what's ahead."
Wollard played in the program's initial 2026 exhibition but hadn't appeared in any of Purdue's matches during her senior season. She was a Big Ten All-Conference first-team selection and second-team All-American in 2025.
Her kills (577) last season were the third-most in program history.
#american #today #purdue #thursday
17 days ago
Nearly one in three veterans who relies on the government for health care could benefit from taking psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms or MDMA.
That's not the ******* sment of some hippie or fading 1960s rock star. It came from Andrew Gradison, a senior adviser at President Donald Trump's Veterans Health Administration. Gradison told a conference for psychedelics enthusiasts this month that he is eager to ramp up the VA's capacity to give the drugs to as many as 2.1 million veterans with mental illnesses like post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Gradison said 6.4 million veterans regularly rely on the VA for care.
No government regulator has deemed psychedelics safe or effective for mental illness. Under former President Joe Biden, the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 resoundingly rejected a proposal to authorize MDMA — also known as ecstasy — combined with talk therapy, to treat people with PTSD.
But psychedelics are getting a second chance in the Trump administration. Trump in April issued an executive order to accelerate research, clinical trials and patient access to the drugs. Republicans in Congress are among psychedelics' biggest backers. And the constituency they are seeking to please, veterans, are disproportionately Republicans.
Veterans, frustrated with high suicide rates among their fellow ex-service members, are lobbying aggressively to see Trump follow through.
#Veterans #psychedelics #drugs #mdma
That's not the ******* sment of some hippie or fading 1960s rock star. It came from Andrew Gradison, a senior adviser at President Donald Trump's Veterans Health Administration. Gradison told a conference for psychedelics enthusiasts this month that he is eager to ramp up the VA's capacity to give the drugs to as many as 2.1 million veterans with mental illnesses like post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Gradison said 6.4 million veterans regularly rely on the VA for care.
No government regulator has deemed psychedelics safe or effective for mental illness. Under former President Joe Biden, the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 resoundingly rejected a proposal to authorize MDMA — also known as ecstasy — combined with talk therapy, to treat people with PTSD.
But psychedelics are getting a second chance in the Trump administration. Trump in April issued an executive order to accelerate research, clinical trials and patient access to the drugs. Republicans in Congress are among psychedelics' biggest backers. And the constituency they are seeking to please, veterans, are disproportionately Republicans.
Veterans, frustrated with high suicide rates among their fellow ex-service members, are lobbying aggressively to see Trump follow through.
#Veterans #psychedelics #drugs #mdma
1 month ago
Joe Manganiello's new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13) chronicles his struggle with a seven-year autoimmune illness
While Manganiello's health challenges strained his relationship with Sofia Vergara, he tells PEOPLE that the end of his marriage is "not the point of the book"
"I want people to know who I am, and I had to hide who I was for a very long time," he says of now being ready to share the story of his illness publicly
Joe Manganiello is revealing that he battled a near-fatal autoimmune disease for seven of the last ten years in his new memoir Bloodlines, out Oct. 13.
In the book, Manganiello also chronicles the end of his seven-year marriage to Modern Family star Sofía Vergara, first noting that symptoms of his illness began shortly after the pair wed in 2015.
#illness #chronicles
While Manganiello's health challenges strained his relationship with Sofia Vergara, he tells PEOPLE that the end of his marriage is "not the point of the book"
"I want people to know who I am, and I had to hide who I was for a very long time," he says of now being ready to share the story of his illness publicly
Joe Manganiello is revealing that he battled a near-fatal autoimmune disease for seven of the last ten years in his new memoir Bloodlines, out Oct. 13.
In the book, Manganiello also chronicles the end of his seven-year marriage to Modern Family star Sofía Vergara, first noting that symptoms of his illness began shortly after the pair wed in 2015.
#illness #chronicles
1 month ago
Joe Manganiello has opened up about the seven-year illness that left him fearing he was going to die.
Manganiello, 49, wrote about his struggles in his forthcoming memoir, Bloodlines, and how the autoimmune illness led to "major organ amputation." He also shared the impact of the illness on his marriage to Sofía Vergara. The two married in 2015 and filed for divorce in 2023.
Speaking to People about the ordeal, the True Blood star said: "I can't believe I'm alive. I feel like I was reborn.
"For seven years I thought I was going to be dead the next week. The world has opened back up to me."
Manganiello began feeling ill shortly after his 2015 wedding to Vergara, suffering from abdominal pain, fevers, rashes, fatigue and headaches. Between then and 2022, he lost 60 pounds and had multiple surgeries, all due to autoimmune disease.
#vergara
Manganiello, 49, wrote about his struggles in his forthcoming memoir, Bloodlines, and how the autoimmune illness led to "major organ amputation." He also shared the impact of the illness on his marriage to Sofía Vergara. The two married in 2015 and filed for divorce in 2023.
Speaking to People about the ordeal, the True Blood star said: "I can't believe I'm alive. I feel like I was reborn.
"For seven years I thought I was going to be dead the next week. The world has opened back up to me."
Manganiello began feeling ill shortly after his 2015 wedding to Vergara, suffering from abdominal pain, fevers, rashes, fatigue and headaches. Between then and 2022, he lost 60 pounds and had multiple surgeries, all due to autoimmune disease.
#vergara
1 month ago
Joe Manganiello is revealing that he battled an undiagnosed autoimmune illness for seven years
The disease caused years of hospitalizations, 60 lbs of weight loss and, in 2016, the removal of one of his organs
The actor recalls his gruesome "night in ***** " that led to the emergency surgery in an excerpt from his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13).
Joe Manganiello is revealing that for seven of the last ten years, he battled a mysterious autoimmune illness so virulent that it almost killed him.
In his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13), the True Blood star, 49, recalls losing 60 lbs., undergoing countless colonoscopies, and in one emergency surgery in 2016, having part of his intestines removed, leaving him unable to go to the bathroom normally and relying on an ostomy bag.
#autoimmune
The disease caused years of hospitalizations, 60 lbs of weight loss and, in 2016, the removal of one of his organs
The actor recalls his gruesome "night in ***** " that led to the emergency surgery in an excerpt from his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13).
Joe Manganiello is revealing that for seven of the last ten years, he battled a mysterious autoimmune illness so virulent that it almost killed him.
In his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13), the True Blood star, 49, recalls losing 60 lbs., undergoing countless colonoscopies, and in one emergency surgery in 2016, having part of his intestines removed, leaving him unable to go to the bathroom normally and relying on an ostomy bag.
#autoimmune
1 month ago
Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins' cause of death has now been disclosed one week after his passing. Haskins, who was best known for playing Principal Belding on the hit NBC sitcom, died at the age of 75. The newly revealed details now provide insight into the health condition that led to his death.
Dennis Haskins' death certificate has revealed new details about the health issues that he faced before his death. The document confirms that Parkinson's disease was the immediate cause of death for the actor.
The certificate, obtained by TMZ from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, states that Haskins died on September 27, 2026, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. It also mentions several other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Haskins had kept his Parkinson's diagnosis largely out of the public eye. His ex-wife, Sarah Quinones, previously said that he went to considerable lengths to keep his illness private, including cutting off communication with people who were close to him. According to Quinones, Haskins stopped returning her calls and messages, as well as those from other confidants who tried to reach him.
Haskins reportedly spent the latter part of his life in an **** isted-living facility. His friend and caretaker Kimberly Snow said he had been dealing with Parkinson's for eight years and had remained in **** isted care since receiving the diagnosis. Previously, Haskins agent Jay Schacher said, "It's a tragic loss. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. He always had time for them, no matter what."
#haskins #loved #actor
Dennis Haskins' death certificate has revealed new details about the health issues that he faced before his death. The document confirms that Parkinson's disease was the immediate cause of death for the actor.
The certificate, obtained by TMZ from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, states that Haskins died on September 27, 2026, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. It also mentions several other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Haskins had kept his Parkinson's diagnosis largely out of the public eye. His ex-wife, Sarah Quinones, previously said that he went to considerable lengths to keep his illness private, including cutting off communication with people who were close to him. According to Quinones, Haskins stopped returning her calls and messages, as well as those from other confidants who tried to reach him.
Haskins reportedly spent the latter part of his life in an **** isted-living facility. His friend and caretaker Kimberly Snow said he had been dealing with Parkinson's for eight years and had remained in **** isted care since receiving the diagnosis. Previously, Haskins agent Jay Schacher said, "It's a tragic loss. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. He always had time for them, no matter what."
#haskins #loved #actor
1 month ago
Karl-Anthony Towns says the pandemic brought him closer to Jordyn Woods, deepening a friendship that eventually became a marriage.
The New York Knicks center told PEOPLE that having COVID-19 "broke me down to the core," while also helping shape the man he became.
He said Woods witnessed his illness firsthand and understands why he remains particularly protective of himself and his family when it comes to the virus.
The interview comes as Towns serves as a paid spokesperson for Sanofi in a campaign promoting NUVAXOVID, a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine. Sanofi announced the partnership on Oct. 2.
Towns' mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died on April 13, 2020, at 58 after spending about a month hospitalized with COVID-19. His father, Karl Towns Sr., also contracted the virus and recovered. Other relatives died as the pandemic continued.
#towns #covid #virus #died
The New York Knicks center told PEOPLE that having COVID-19 "broke me down to the core," while also helping shape the man he became.
He said Woods witnessed his illness firsthand and understands why he remains particularly protective of himself and his family when it comes to the virus.
The interview comes as Towns serves as a paid spokesperson for Sanofi in a campaign promoting NUVAXOVID, a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine. Sanofi announced the partnership on Oct. 2.
Towns' mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died on April 13, 2020, at 58 after spending about a month hospitalized with COVID-19. His father, Karl Towns Sr., also contracted the virus and recovered. Other relatives died as the pandemic continued.
#towns #covid #virus #died
1 month ago
Joe Manganiello is opening up to PEOPLE about his secret health battle that he says nearly killed him
The True Blood star says he's now symptom-free and engaged to Caitlin O'Connor after the 7-year-long ordeal
Manganiello's new memoir Bloodlines will be available everywhere on Oct. 13
Joe Manganiello's long hair is tied up in a top knot, his beard is perfectly groomed, and his skin boasts glowing tan. He looks healthy because, finally, he is.
For seven of the last 10 years, the actor was secretly fighting a mysterious autoimmune illness so virulent it nearly killed him. In his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13), Manganiello, 49, opens up about recovering from a health battle that led to "major organ amputation" and contributed to the end of his seven-year marriage to actress Sofía Vergara, 54: "I can't believe I'm alive," he says. "I feel like I was reborn."
#nearly #long #memoir #seven
The True Blood star says he's now symptom-free and engaged to Caitlin O'Connor after the 7-year-long ordeal
Manganiello's new memoir Bloodlines will be available everywhere on Oct. 13
Joe Manganiello's long hair is tied up in a top knot, his beard is perfectly groomed, and his skin boasts glowing tan. He looks healthy because, finally, he is.
For seven of the last 10 years, the actor was secretly fighting a mysterious autoimmune illness so virulent it nearly killed him. In his new memoir Bloodlines (out Oct. 13), Manganiello, 49, opens up about recovering from a health battle that led to "major organ amputation" and contributed to the end of his seven-year marriage to actress Sofía Vergara, 54: "I can't believe I'm alive," he says. "I feel like I was reborn."
#nearly #long #memoir #seven
1 month ago
Clark Howard calls Medicare Advantage plans "disadvantage plans," warning the new SCAN Costco HMO prioritizes cost savings over patient care through prior authorization denials.
In a serious illness year, a $0-premium Advantage plan can cost $6,807 more than Original Medicare plus Medigap Plan G, which caps costs at $283 annually.
Choosing Advantage at 65 may permanently lock you out of Medigap coverage if you get sick later, since most states allow insurers to deny or upcharge applicants.
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"Costco. Do you know what you're doing here? You know who you're messing around with?" Consumer advocate Clark Howard, usually one of the warehouse club's biggest fans, said that on his show on October 5.
#clark #plan #plans
In a serious illness year, a $0-premium Advantage plan can cost $6,807 more than Original Medicare plus Medigap Plan G, which caps costs at $283 annually.
Choosing Advantage at 65 may permanently lock you out of Medigap coverage if you get sick later, since most states allow insurers to deny or upcharge applicants.
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"Costco. Do you know what you're doing here? You know who you're messing around with?" Consumer advocate Clark Howard, usually one of the warehouse club's biggest fans, said that on his show on October 5.
#clark #plan #plans
1 month ago
Michael Flatley's wife, Niamh O'Brien, has died at the age of 52.
The Lord Of The Dance star shared a heartbreaking statement to Instagram on Monday.
"My heart is broken. I have lost my beautiful wife, Niamh, and my best friend," he wrote.
"My gorgeous bride of 20 years has gone to the Lord in Heaven. She was the most loving mother, wife and person, and our lives will never be the same without her.
"Thank you for all the love and kindness you have shown us. Please keep Niamh, Michael St James, and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Michael."
O'Brien passed away peacefully in hospital in Dublin, "following a period of illness", a representative for Flatley confirmed.
#niamh #wife #lord #Monday
The Lord Of The Dance star shared a heartbreaking statement to Instagram on Monday.
"My heart is broken. I have lost my beautiful wife, Niamh, and my best friend," he wrote.
"My gorgeous bride of 20 years has gone to the Lord in Heaven. She was the most loving mother, wife and person, and our lives will never be the same without her.
"Thank you for all the love and kindness you have shown us. Please keep Niamh, Michael St James, and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Michael."
O'Brien passed away peacefully in hospital in Dublin, "following a period of illness", a representative for Flatley confirmed.
#niamh #wife #lord #Monday
1 month ago
Former actress Mary Louise Weller has died at age 79
A model and equestrian, Weller was best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in 1978's Animal House
She reportedly died after a brief illness on Oct. 1, one day before her 80th birthday
Mary Louise Weller, the actress best known for her role in National Lampoon's Animal House, has died. She was 79 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Weller's longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced that she died on Thursday, Oct. 1 — one day shy of her 80th birthday, Oct. 2 — after a brief illness.
#weller #animal #actress #brief
A model and equestrian, Weller was best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in 1978's Animal House
She reportedly died after a brief illness on Oct. 1, one day before her 80th birthday
Mary Louise Weller, the actress best known for her role in National Lampoon's Animal House, has died. She was 79 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Weller's longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced that she died on Thursday, Oct. 1 — one day shy of her 80th birthday, Oct. 2 — after a brief illness.
#weller #animal #actress #brief
1 month ago
Mary Louise Weller, the actress known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in "Animal House," died Thursday after a long illness. She was 79.
Her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis and multiple reports confirmed her death.
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#House #dies #mandy #pepperidge
Her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis and multiple reports confirmed her death.
More from Variety
George Folsey Jr., Editor and Producer on John Landis Movies, Dies at 84
Matty Simmons, 'Animal House' and 'Vacation' Producer, Dies at 93
#House #dies #mandy #pepperidge
1 month ago
Brooke Eby, the TikTok star known for sharing her journey with ALS (or Lou Gehrig's disease), has passed away at the age of 37. Eby was diagnosed with the illness in March 2022, though her symptoms started four years prior, and she began posting videos on TikTok just months after. She soon gained hundreds of thousands of fans on TikTok and Instagram.
The ALS Network shared the news of Eby's death on October 1st, with a statement remembering her for the ways she built community and helped create connections through her videos and other work.
Per reporting by People, Sheri Strahl, President and CEO of ALS Network, said of Eby: "Brooke changed the way people see ALS, but she also changed the way people living with ALS find and support one another[…] Brooke changed the way people see ALS, but she also changed the way people living with ALS find and support one another."
Brooke did that by approaching ALS in a comedic and light-hearted way in her videos. She reportedly began posting on TikTok to help make the process of telling others about the diagnosis easier. As she explained in an essay written for People, "Everyone was a lot more comfortable with my situation when I was laughing, and that came back around to make me feel more comfortable too."
Her content wasn't only meant for a laugh, though. Eby also made educational videos to raise awareness about her disease (much like Michiel Vandeweert did), its progression, and how everyone with it is affected in different ways. She also wanted people to know that this disease didn't discriminate by gender, age, or any other demographic, and it could affect anyone.
#brooke #videos #though
The ALS Network shared the news of Eby's death on October 1st, with a statement remembering her for the ways she built community and helped create connections through her videos and other work.
Per reporting by People, Sheri Strahl, President and CEO of ALS Network, said of Eby: "Brooke changed the way people see ALS, but she also changed the way people living with ALS find and support one another[…] Brooke changed the way people see ALS, but she also changed the way people living with ALS find and support one another."
Brooke did that by approaching ALS in a comedic and light-hearted way in her videos. She reportedly began posting on TikTok to help make the process of telling others about the diagnosis easier. As she explained in an essay written for People, "Everyone was a lot more comfortable with my situation when I was laughing, and that came back around to make me feel more comfortable too."
Her content wasn't only meant for a laugh, though. Eby also made educational videos to raise awareness about her disease (much like Michiel Vandeweert did), its progression, and how everyone with it is affected in different ways. She also wanted people to know that this disease didn't discriminate by gender, age, or any other demographic, and it could affect anyone.
#brooke #videos #though
1 month ago
Clint Eastwood is a legendary Hollywood actor and director, but apparently he's also a fan of ******* .
During a recent episode of the Outlaw ******* podcast, Clifton Collins Jr. recalled working with Eastwood, and shared an on-set moment that involved the Dirty Harry star going completely quiet in the middle of a shoot.
According to Collins Jr., the crew noticed Eastwood had stopped moving and turned to see what was going on. "We all started looking, and he was like — it's like he was having a heart attack or something, but he was pretty still," Collins Jr. began.
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Then came the explanation for the stillness. "And he's like, 'Sorry guys, sorry. I was, I was just thinking about eating some ******* ,'" Collins Jr. recounted, before adding that Eastwood then snapped out of his daydream and told everyone: "When you're ready, go."
#clifton
During a recent episode of the Outlaw ******* podcast, Clifton Collins Jr. recalled working with Eastwood, and shared an on-set moment that involved the Dirty Harry star going completely quiet in the middle of a shoot.
According to Collins Jr., the crew noticed Eastwood had stopped moving and turned to see what was going on. "We all started looking, and he was like — it's like he was having a heart attack or something, but he was pretty still," Collins Jr. began.
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Then came the explanation for the stillness. "And he's like, 'Sorry guys, sorry. I was, I was just thinking about eating some ******* ,'" Collins Jr. recounted, before adding that Eastwood then snapped out of his daydream and told everyone: "When you're ready, go."
#clifton
2 months ago
America's F1 hopeful Colton Herta pulls out of the sprint F2 race in Madrid with illness, but it comes after the FIA penalised him to start from the pitlane.
It is not going well for America's F1 hopeful Herta at all in the FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship in 2026. Having taken a big step to move away from IndyCar in the hope of securing enough superlicence points to race in Formula 1, potentially with Cadillac, the season hasn't gone his way at all.
Racing for Hitech GP, Herta is 17th with 26 points after 10 rounds, with a best result of fifth. The American is racing at F1's new Madring circuit in Madrid on Spanish GP weekend. He started it well in fourth. He was doing well in qualifying in the Top 10 for the most part.
However, he dropped to 12th in the end after he suffered a crash at Turn 19 to end the session. Following the day's run, just before Restricted Period One kicked in for F2 teams, Hitech GP found a problem with the American's car, which they started to work on.
Since it was a priority, they continued working into Restricted Period One and therefore were in breach of Article 21.6a of the F2 regulations. The technical delegate reported the matter, and the stewards duly penalised him with a pitlane start in Madrid's sprint race on Saturday.
#herta #madrid
It is not going well for America's F1 hopeful Herta at all in the FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship in 2026. Having taken a big step to move away from IndyCar in the hope of securing enough superlicence points to race in Formula 1, potentially with Cadillac, the season hasn't gone his way at all.
Racing for Hitech GP, Herta is 17th with 26 points after 10 rounds, with a best result of fifth. The American is racing at F1's new Madring circuit in Madrid on Spanish GP weekend. He started it well in fourth. He was doing well in qualifying in the Top 10 for the most part.
However, he dropped to 12th in the end after he suffered a crash at Turn 19 to end the session. Following the day's run, just before Restricted Period One kicked in for F2 teams, Hitech GP found a problem with the American's car, which they started to work on.
Since it was a priority, they continued working into Restricted Period One and therefore were in breach of Article 21.6a of the F2 regulations. The technical delegate reported the matter, and the stewards duly penalised him with a pitlane start in Madrid's sprint race on Saturday.
#herta #madrid
2 months ago
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (non-injury) did not practice Friday, Sept. 11, but is not listed on the Week 1 injury report. S Harrison Smith (non-injury) was a limited participant and does not carry an injury designation. S Jakobe Thomas (illness), S Jacob Thomas (ankle) and OT Caleb Tiernan (ankle) fully participated and have been removed from the injury report.
SOURCE: Packers.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Week 1 injury report for Minnesota
#minnesota #week #thomas #darrisaw
SOURCE: Packers.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Week 1 injury report for Minnesota
#minnesota #week #thomas #darrisaw
2 months ago
Penn State players have been named to award watch lists all summer long for being the best player at their position group or showing resiliency in returning from injury. But the latest Nittany Lion named to a watch list is being recognized for his work on and off the field.
Offensive lineman Cooper Cousins has been named to the Jason Witten Man of the Year award watch list, an honor that showcases a player who has displayed the best character and has shown commitment to community, family and teammates. Cousins isn't just one of the more promising offensive linemen in the nation — he's also one of the best people in the sport.
He's done nothing but great things in the community since coming to State College in 2024. Cousins struck up a friendship in his freshman year with a 10-year-old boy named Gannon Kupko Jr. who is dealing with a serious illness. He also spoke at the 2025 Game Day Gala, an event for children fighting difficult battles like Gannon, and the function raised more than $3 million.
Cousins is one of the most important players on the Nittany Lions, and he's also a pillar in the community. It will be a treat to watch him continue to work this season and make a lasting impact on the community.
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Offensive lineman Cooper Cousins has been named to the Jason Witten Man of the Year award watch list, an honor that showcases a player who has displayed the best character and has shown commitment to community, family and teammates. Cousins isn't just one of the more promising offensive linemen in the nation — he's also one of the best people in the sport.
He's done nothing but great things in the community since coming to State College in 2024. Cousins struck up a friendship in his freshman year with a 10-year-old boy named Gannon Kupko Jr. who is dealing with a serious illness. He also spoke at the 2025 Game Day Gala, an event for children fighting difficult battles like Gannon, and the function raised more than $3 million.
Cousins is one of the most important players on the Nittany Lions, and he's also a pillar in the community. It will be a treat to watch him continue to work this season and make a lasting impact on the community.
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2 months ago
The Minnesota Vikings continue to be relatively healthy as Week 1 approaches. Jakobe Thomas, the team's third-round pick at safety, was the only player who didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.
However, it appears Thomas has gotten past that. He was limited in Thursday's practice, as were fellow rookies Caleb Tiernan (ankle) and Jacob Thomas (ankle), the undrafted free-agent safety out of James Madison.
Green Bay's injury list was lengthier, with DL Warren Brinson and LB Ty'Ron Hopper listed as DNPs for the second straight day. Starters who were limited on Thursday included RT Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), LG Aaron Banks (knee), DL Devonte Wyatt (ankle), DL Javon Hargrave (knee), and EDGE Barryn Sorrell (foot).
Starting LT Jordan Morgan (knee) was upgraded to a full participant after being limited on Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Thursday injury report for the Vikings Week 1 matchup
#thomas #thursday #safety #practice
However, it appears Thomas has gotten past that. He was limited in Thursday's practice, as were fellow rookies Caleb Tiernan (ankle) and Jacob Thomas (ankle), the undrafted free-agent safety out of James Madison.
Green Bay's injury list was lengthier, with DL Warren Brinson and LB Ty'Ron Hopper listed as DNPs for the second straight day. Starters who were limited on Thursday included RT Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), LG Aaron Banks (knee), DL Devonte Wyatt (ankle), DL Javon Hargrave (knee), and EDGE Barryn Sorrell (foot).
Starting LT Jordan Morgan (knee) was upgraded to a full participant after being limited on Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Thursday injury report for the Vikings Week 1 matchup
#thomas #thursday #safety #practice
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Unpaid carers have received gift boxes in recognition of support they provide to other people.
The boxes hold a range of items intended to remind carers to take some time for themselves, including teabags, biscuits and mugs.
Suzie Walters-Jeffries from Devon Carers at Westbank said the project was designed to thank 100 of the 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon who look after people with dementia, mental health issues, chronic illness and other health challenges.
The project has been coordinated by Devon Carers at Westbank, the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and mental health charity Open Up.
The gift boxes have been given to unpaid carers across the county [BBC]
#unpaid #Health #gift #people
The boxes hold a range of items intended to remind carers to take some time for themselves, including teabags, biscuits and mugs.
Suzie Walters-Jeffries from Devon Carers at Westbank said the project was designed to thank 100 of the 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon who look after people with dementia, mental health issues, chronic illness and other health challenges.
The project has been coordinated by Devon Carers at Westbank, the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and mental health charity Open Up.
The gift boxes have been given to unpaid carers across the county [BBC]
#unpaid #Health #gift #people
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2 months ago
Number-one ranked Ohio State is traveling to Austin to take on the fourth-ranked Longhorns this weekend in what has become the most-anticipated college football game of the season so far.
According to ticketdata.com, the cheapest tickets available for the game are $463 - nearly three times higher than any other college football game this week. However, not only are the tickets hot, but the weather will be too. Game day temperatures in Austin will rise to dangerous levels, with heat index values rising to nearly 110 degrees.
Saturday's temperatures will be similar to last week's game against Texas State, during which Austin-Travis County EMS transported 13 fans from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to surrounding local hospitals due to heat-related illnesses.
Temperatures in Austin are expected to be in the mid-90s at noon Saturday before rising to 100-102 degrees by 3 to 4 p.m. Due to elevated humidity levels, the heat index, or "feel-like" temperature, is likely to reach as high as 108 degrees. There will be a slight breeze, as southeast winds are expected at around 10 mph.
Shown are the expected heat index values across Texas at 4 p.m. Saturday. Austin will likely be experiencing temps that feel like 108 degrees. (WeatherBell)
#temperatures
According to ticketdata.com, the cheapest tickets available for the game are $463 - nearly three times higher than any other college football game this week. However, not only are the tickets hot, but the weather will be too. Game day temperatures in Austin will rise to dangerous levels, with heat index values rising to nearly 110 degrees.
Saturday's temperatures will be similar to last week's game against Texas State, during which Austin-Travis County EMS transported 13 fans from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to surrounding local hospitals due to heat-related illnesses.
Temperatures in Austin are expected to be in the mid-90s at noon Saturday before rising to 100-102 degrees by 3 to 4 p.m. Due to elevated humidity levels, the heat index, or "feel-like" temperature, is likely to reach as high as 108 degrees. There will be a slight breeze, as southeast winds are expected at around 10 mph.
Shown are the expected heat index values across Texas at 4 p.m. Saturday. Austin will likely be experiencing temps that feel like 108 degrees. (WeatherBell)
#temperatures
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2 months ago
Dolly Parton's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings
She spoke about how Dolly reacted to their sister Freida asking fans for "prayers" in October 2025
Freida's public request came after Dolly postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was later canceled due to health issues months before the country icon's August 2025 death
How did Dolly Parton feel about her sister Freida asking for "prayers" before fans knew details of the late "Jolene" singer's illness?
Dolly's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings and spoke to host Gayle King about how the country icon reacted when Freida asked fans for support in October 2025, shortly after the "9 to 5" artist postponed her Las Vegas residency due to then-unspecified health issues. [She later canceled the shows altogether in May 2026.]
#stella #thursday
She spoke about how Dolly reacted to their sister Freida asking fans for "prayers" in October 2025
Freida's public request came after Dolly postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was later canceled due to health issues months before the country icon's August 2025 death
How did Dolly Parton feel about her sister Freida asking for "prayers" before fans knew details of the late "Jolene" singer's illness?
Dolly's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings and spoke to host Gayle King about how the country icon reacted when Freida asked fans for support in October 2025, shortly after the "9 to 5" artist postponed her Las Vegas residency due to then-unspecified health issues. [She later canceled the shows altogether in May 2026.]
#stella #thursday
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2 months ago
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) said he has no sympathy for Lindsay Clancy after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, rejecting the defense's argument that severe mental illness left her not criminally responsible for killing her three children.
"I don't have an ounce of sympathy for Lindsay Clancy," Gill said Friday on Fox News's "The Will Cain Show."
"I have an enormous amount of sympathy for the three little innocent kids who were slaughtered," he said earlier.
Gill went on to push back against the central argument of Clancy's defense: that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she strangled her three children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — at the family's Massachusetts home in 2023.
"You don't get licensed to murder your children or anybody else just because you have mental health problems," Gill said. "We've gotten in a habit of medicalizing evil."
#argument #don 't
"I don't have an ounce of sympathy for Lindsay Clancy," Gill said Friday on Fox News's "The Will Cain Show."
"I have an enormous amount of sympathy for the three little innocent kids who were slaughtered," he said earlier.
Gill went on to push back against the central argument of Clancy's defense: that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she strangled her three children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — at the family's Massachusetts home in 2023.
"You don't get licensed to murder your children or anybody else just because you have mental health problems," Gill said. "We've gotten in a habit of medicalizing evil."
#argument #don 't
2 months ago
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo will return to Budapest for the Ultimate Championships next week, but the Hungarian capital is more than just another stop on the athletics calendar for the Botswana sprinter.
It is the city where the 23-year-old announced himself to the world and where his mother Seratiwa watched him make history for his country by claiming two medals at the 2023 World Championships.
This time Seratiwa will not be cheering on her son from the stands, having passed away in May 2024 after a short illness.
Having shared a close relationship with his mother - one she described as being more like a "brother and sister bond" - Tebogo admits that returning without her is difficult.
"I haven't really looked into the fact that I'm going now to Budapest without my mom," he said.
#tebogo #ultimate
It is the city where the 23-year-old announced himself to the world and where his mother Seratiwa watched him make history for his country by claiming two medals at the 2023 World Championships.
This time Seratiwa will not be cheering on her son from the stands, having passed away in May 2024 after a short illness.
Having shared a close relationship with his mother - one she described as being more like a "brother and sister bond" - Tebogo admits that returning without her is difficult.
"I haven't really looked into the fact that I'm going now to Budapest without my mom," he said.
#tebogo #ultimate
2 months ago
LAHINCH, Ireland – Multiple players on the U.S. Walker Cup team are dealing with stomach issues ahead of the 51st edition at Lahinch Golf Club.
William Jennings, a rising junior at Alabama, and Oklahoma State senior Ethan Fang, who competed in last year's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, did not join their other eight teammates for on-course practice on Thursday morning as they recover from stomach illnesses.
"They're good," U.S. captain Nathan Smith said. "They're just going to get a little rest and should be good to go."
This is not the first time that a stomach illness has stricken Walker Cup competitors the week of the competition. In 2021 at Seminole, 16 members from both teams, including the two captains, contracted stomach bugs, with some gastrointestinal issues so severe that they required players be sent to the emergency room.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two teams had alternates on site, and two of them – American Mac Meissner and GB&I's Jake Bolton – were subbed into action. It marked the first time in the event, which dates to 1922, that alternates were used.
#lahinch
William Jennings, a rising junior at Alabama, and Oklahoma State senior Ethan Fang, who competed in last year's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, did not join their other eight teammates for on-course practice on Thursday morning as they recover from stomach illnesses.
"They're good," U.S. captain Nathan Smith said. "They're just going to get a little rest and should be good to go."
This is not the first time that a stomach illness has stricken Walker Cup competitors the week of the competition. In 2021 at Seminole, 16 members from both teams, including the two captains, contracted stomach bugs, with some gastrointestinal issues so severe that they required players be sent to the emergency room.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two teams had alternates on site, and two of them – American Mac Meissner and GB&I's Jake Bolton – were subbed into action. It marked the first time in the event, which dates to 1922, that alternates were used.
#lahinch
2 months ago
Ben Shelton has American tennis fans clamoring for a deep run at the 2026 US Open, but ***** ody is a bigger fan of his than girlfriend and soccer star Trinity Rodman.
The no. 8 ranked star is playing in the second round of this year's US Open on Wednesday. However, the bigger story from his match against Hubert Hurkacz is Rodman's viral PDA moment.
Both Rodman and Shelton have been known to show their affections for one another publicly at sporting events before. Meanwhile, the USWNT talent's latest display minced no words regarding her feelings for the 23-year-old.
Rodman was spotted in the New York City crowd wearing a shirt that says "I love my boyfriend." The NWSL star already appeared courtside for Shelton's opening round win on Monday against Tallon Griekspoor.
MORE: After US Open loss, conspiracy theorists diagnose Novak Djokovic's mystery illness
#open #shelton #wednesday #however
The no. 8 ranked star is playing in the second round of this year's US Open on Wednesday. However, the bigger story from his match against Hubert Hurkacz is Rodman's viral PDA moment.
Both Rodman and Shelton have been known to show their affections for one another publicly at sporting events before. Meanwhile, the USWNT talent's latest display minced no words regarding her feelings for the 23-year-old.
Rodman was spotted in the New York City crowd wearing a shirt that says "I love my boyfriend." The NWSL star already appeared courtside for Shelton's opening round win on Monday against Tallon Griekspoor.
MORE: After US Open loss, conspiracy theorists diagnose Novak Djokovic's mystery illness
#open #shelton #wednesday #however
2 months ago
Celtic take on Aberdeen in a midweek Scottish Premiership showdown on Wednesday at Celtic Park, aiming to kick off their campaign with four straight league victories.
Celtic come into this game in flawless domestic shape, occupying the summit of the Scottish Premiership after winning each of their first three league matches. Their latest outing saw them edge past Falkirk with a gritty 2-1 win. Morale is sky-high after earlier commanding 4-0 and 5-1 domestic successes, even though they hit a rough patch in European action. Importantly, the Hoops boast a spotless home record at Celtic Park this term, having yet to drop points on their own turf.
Celtic receive a major lift before this midweek Scottish Premiership fixture as skipper Callum McGregor rejoins the group after shaking off a recent illness.
That said, the ***** le-holders are coping with an expanding injury roll, especially among attackers and defenders. Striker Kasper Høgh and left-back Kieran Tierney are both completely out for this match after picking up abductor problems that kept them off the training pitch.
Callum Osmand also faces multiple weeks away because of an ankle knock. Long-term casualties Alistair Johnston, Jota, and Reo Hatate stay sidelined as they work through their rehabilitation programs.
#park #term
Celtic come into this game in flawless domestic shape, occupying the summit of the Scottish Premiership after winning each of their first three league matches. Their latest outing saw them edge past Falkirk with a gritty 2-1 win. Morale is sky-high after earlier commanding 4-0 and 5-1 domestic successes, even though they hit a rough patch in European action. Importantly, the Hoops boast a spotless home record at Celtic Park this term, having yet to drop points on their own turf.
Celtic receive a major lift before this midweek Scottish Premiership fixture as skipper Callum McGregor rejoins the group after shaking off a recent illness.
That said, the ***** le-holders are coping with an expanding injury roll, especially among attackers and defenders. Striker Kasper Høgh and left-back Kieran Tierney are both completely out for this match after picking up abductor problems that kept them off the training pitch.
Callum Osmand also faces multiple weeks away because of an ankle knock. Long-term casualties Alistair Johnston, Jota, and Reo Hatate stay sidelined as they work through their rehabilitation programs.
#park #term
2 months ago
An investigation is ongoing after an Arizona State hockey player collapsed on the first day of workouts with the team this fall.
Sun Devils defenseman Matthew Mayich was participating in a workout on Aug. 20, the first day of Arizona State classes for the fall semester, when he collapsed. First responders arrived after calls of a heat-related illness, and Mayich was taken to a local hospital. He has since been transferred to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
Temperature at the time was reportedly between 87 and 89 degrees. The workout was being run by an ex-Green Beret soldier, too, who was leading the team through "grueling" drills, his attorney Robert Carey told the Arizona Republic on Monday. Multiple players told Carey that the former soldier, Tim Ziesel, "yelled at them from the get-go … like a drill instructor," and that they were told not to complain. Water, he said, was only available for those who led exercises.
Mayich allegedly showed obvious signs of distress and was unable to complete tasks throughout the workout.
"He was disoriented and struggled well before he collapsed," Carey said.
#mayich #workout
Sun Devils defenseman Matthew Mayich was participating in a workout on Aug. 20, the first day of Arizona State classes for the fall semester, when he collapsed. First responders arrived after calls of a heat-related illness, and Mayich was taken to a local hospital. He has since been transferred to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
Temperature at the time was reportedly between 87 and 89 degrees. The workout was being run by an ex-Green Beret soldier, too, who was leading the team through "grueling" drills, his attorney Robert Carey told the Arizona Republic on Monday. Multiple players told Carey that the former soldier, Tim Ziesel, "yelled at them from the get-go … like a drill instructor," and that they were told not to complain. Water, he said, was only available for those who led exercises.
Mayich allegedly showed obvious signs of distress and was unable to complete tasks throughout the workout.
"He was disoriented and struggled well before he collapsed," Carey said.
#mayich #workout