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In case you haven’t heard, Ben Simmons is on the trade block. Now maybe we haven’t seen the last of Simmons in a Sixers uniform. Perhaps the Simmons saga in Philadelphia hasn’t run its course. Perhaps one party extends an olive branch and genuine heart-to-heart conversations fix all that is wrong. Perhaps the former No. 1 overall pick hugs it out with Joel Embiid, Doc Rivers and every Sixers fan, leading to a 20,000-strong contingent all wearing No....

Deontay Wilder started on the path to playing at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but life, takes different turns. Wilder returns home to defend the WBC heavyweight championship against Eric Molina on Saturday night on Showtime in Birmingham. MORE: Five boxers to watch “Growing up in Tuscaloosa, I would consider it a magical place,” Wilder told Sporting News. “There were a lot of caring people, a great place to raise a family. My childhood growing up as a boy, you are going to get into different trouble at times....

The 1976 NCAA basketball championship proceeded without either the Wildcats or the Blue Devils. It was not as big a deal back then for either of them to be missing, because this still was a time when the tournament field recently had been liberated from its constriction to conference champions and successful independents. Duke hadn’t made it since 1966; this was Kentucky’s second missed tournament of the ’70s. MORE: March Madness schedule changes could produce greatest day(s) in NCAA history...

Self-Checks/At-Home Testing There is no way to diagnose diverticulitis at home. Even if it’s already known that diverticula are present because they were found during a colonoscopy or other test, or even if diverticulitis has been diagnosed in the past, patients are not able to diagnose and treat this condition themselves. Imaging A CT scan, which is also sometimes called a computerized tomography scan, is the test used when diverticulitis is suspected....

The event—which falls on the fourth Tuesday of September each year—is designed as a celebration of democracy and encourages Americans to make sure they are eligible to vote and engage with the political process. Important elections are just weeks away, with midterms due to be held on Tuesday, November 8. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be up for grabs, along with 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate....

How to pull out of this downward spiral? There are few good options. For Amash, the solution is to reject partisan identities and jettison our two-party system. For others, the great hope lies in abolishing the Electoral College. But the odds of either of these solutions coming to pass are indistinguishable from zero. Partisan loyalties are well entrenched, and there is no chance of getting enough states onboard to legislate away the Electoral College....

If you haven’t noticed this behavior yet, don’t be afraid to lock eyes with him first. This is a great way to say, “Hey, I’m interested in you. Let’s chat!” Start a friendly conversation with him by asking, “Hey, what classes are you taking this semester?” or, “Nice day, isn’t it?” There’s no shame in taking the first step, and he’ll appreciate you stepping up and introducing yourself (after all, he’s probably been daydreaming about this moment!...

A team of neuroscientists examined this connection further in a recent study. They suggested that changes to the brain’s limbic system—an area associated with emotions and decision making—may contribute to obesity prevalence in chronic pain patients. The nucleus accumbens, a structure in the brain that mediates between motivation and decision-making, could have major impact on the eating behaviors in chronic pain patients, according to Paul Geha, MD, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Rochester and lead author of the study....

Treatment for AMD depends on the stage and type. There are three stages of dry AMD: early, intermediate, and late. The condition usually progresses slowly over several years. Home Remedies and Lifestyle Changes The risk factors for macular degeneration are similar to those of heart disease and stroke. For this reason, lifestyle changes that benefit your heart may also benefit your vision. Lifestyle modifications to consider include: Quitting smokingMaking dietary changes, such as limiting foods high in saturated fats (meat, butter, and cheese) and eating a heart-healthy diet full of whole grains, fruits, and vegetablesMaintaining weight, since obesity is also a risk factor of dry AMDManaging blood pressureUsing sun protection, such as wearing wide-brimmed hats and sunglassesGetting regular exercise (at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day)...

The diagnosis process for eosinophilic esophagitis usually includes an upper esophageal scope, esophageal biopsy, and allergy testing. This article will detail the diagnostic tools used to test for eosinophilic esophagitis, as well as what to expect when seeing your doctor. Self-Checks/At-Home Testing There is no way to test yourself for eosinophilic esophagitis at home. However, it may be helpful to be aware of the common signs and symptoms to look for....

The gap between the pair is much closer than expected. When Le Pen challenged Macron in 2017, she got 21.5 percent of the votes in the first round against Macron’s 23.7 percent. In the second round of the election, she was far behind the current President, with 33.90 percent of the vote against his 66.10 percent. But in the first round of the election this year, she established herself as Macron’s main competitor, with 23....

For abortion rights activists, it’s a terrible day, which is likely to be followed by a much darker time as the Supreme Court’s ruling threatens to lead to abortion being banned in almost half of the country. Conservative news network Fox News broke the news at 10:11 a.m E.T. with the channel’s chyron changing to “Supreme Court Reverses Roe v. Wade” as it cut to live reaction from outside the Supreme Court....

Causes Most hand fractures occur as a result of direct trauma to the hand—either an object falls on the hand or the hand strikes an object. But you can also break a hand bone with a twisting injury or in a fall. Symptoms When a hand fracture occurs, common symptoms include: PainSwellingA palpable deformity, which may include a shortened finger or a depressed knuckleDifficulty moving the fingersA finger that crosses over the one next to it when you try to make a fist....

Symptoms of hypogonadism vary based on age and sex at birth, ranging from delayed puberty in children to low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, irregular menstruation, hair loss, and fatigue in adults. Diagnosing hypogonadism can be challenging as this condition presents differently based on your sex at birth and age. It also involves determining the underlying cause or causes of the issue. To do this, doctors may rely on physical and pelvic examinations, blood tests, imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or sonography, and semen analysis, among other techniques....

Parathyroid hormone is important for controlling essential vitamins and minerals in the body, including calcium. A major symptom of hypoparathyroidism is hypocalcemia, low calcium levels. Your body needs calcium to keep your muscles, nerves, and heart working correctly. Low levels of calcium can cause symptoms that range from mild to severe and include muscle spasms, paresthesia (pins and needles), heart and breathing problems, and seizures. Hypoparathyroidism is lifelong, but it is treatable and manageable....

Much more is known about the effects of pregnancy on the digestive system in general. The following overview of pregnancy and its effects on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract will help you to know what to expect as you make your way through your pregnancy with IBS. GI Symptoms and Pregnancy Gastrointestinal symptoms and pregnancy often go hand in hand. It is common knowledge that many pregnant women experience heartburn and nausea during the first trimester....

In guidance for people who have been vaccinated, the CDC instructs that “if you have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may NOT be fully protected even if you are fully vaccinated.” For some people living with a weakened immune system, the new mask guidelines may not apply. “We are still only at 38% fully vaccinated, so people need to use a cautious and [use a] common sense approach depending on your own health situation,” Purvi Parikh, MD, an immunologist and allergist with the Allergy & Asthma Network, tells Verywell....

The theory, proposed in an opinion article published in Trends in Cancer, is that some active individuals are predisposed to a higher “energetic capacity,” meaning they have a greater ability to produce energy on a sustained basis. A greater capacity for energy means that more energy can be directed toward the immune system’s tasks, resulting in a greater ability to ward off diseases like cancer. “What we’re saying is that some of us don’t need to train as much as others to gain the benefits (of exercise)," Peter Biro, lead author of the article and associate professor at Deakin University in Australia, tells Verywell....

All-Star guard James Harden, who has been sidelined since Nov. 3 with a right foot tendon strain, is reportedly “likely” to return for Philadelphia’s game against the Rockets on Monday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Harden only played in nine games this season before he suffered a foot injury that caused him to miss the 76ers’ next 13 games. Just six games into Harden’s stint on the sidelines, Philadelphia suffered another severe injury when breakout guard Tyrese Maxey went down with a small fracture in his left foot, keeping him out until mid-to-late December....

The number of those supporting the president is not as low as it was only a few months ago but is still lingering near the lowest of his presidency. When he entered the White House in January 2021, a majority of Americans looked at him favorably. How did so many Americans lose faith in the president, and why? When the president was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, some two weeks after a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U....