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Lupus pericarditis is the most common type of heart disease affecting those with lupus. The trigger, it seems, is antigen-antibody complexes produced during active lupus. These antigen-antibody complexes, also known as immune complexes, can cause inflammation within the pericardium. While mild cases of pericarditis often improve on their own, and in less than a month, if you have lupus, it may take longer to heal. Since pericarditis doesn’t directly affect the tissue in your heart, it’s unlikely the condition will impair your heart’s functioning....

After all the kerfuffle surrounding the Malaysia national team since the draw against Mongolia last Thursday, it’s time for Tan Cheng Hoe and his boys to jump back onto the sadle to give it another go, this time in the Asian Cup qualifer against Lebanon. There are no stakes at offer for this match other than pride. Lebanon are through to the finals in United Arab Emirates next year and Malaysia have lost out the chance to be in their second Asian Cup finals....

According to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit group that catalogs gun violence in the U.S., 104 mass shootings have occurred in 29 states plus Washington, D.C. in 2021 so far. Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot or killed in a single incident not including the shooter. It’s a dramatic rise compared to the same date last year—66 mass shootings had taken place by March 23, 2020, the group said in a tweet....

Throughout her public life, Meghan has taken a keen interest in and, importantly, control over her personal appearance. In emails disclosed to the court during Meghan’s privacy and breach of copyright legal case against The Mail on Sunday, it was revealed that she actively fought against any suggestion that she had a stylist. In a message to her then communications secretary Jason Knauf, Meghan wrote: “You know how personally frustrating I find the ‘stylist’ narrative (as it’s the only thing I seem to still have any control over—my personal styling)....

Self-Checks Mesothelioma cannot be effectively distinguished from other causes of related pulmonary (lung) symptoms based on self-assessment that you may do at home. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you have common mesothelioma symptoms, including a persistent cough, chest pain, fatigue, weakness, and others. Physical Examination People with mesothelioma, lung disease, or other forms of cancer often have similar symptoms present. Initially, a healthcare provider will likely ask questions about what exacerbates symptoms (makes them worse), then perform diagnostic tests to better understand these symptoms, including a physical examination, blood tests, and imaging....

The 2022 midterm races are still being called, with undecided seats in Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin and Georgia, where the Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock will head to a runoff election after neither candidate received over 50 percent of the vote. But significant victories were decided on Tuesday night. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis crushed Democrat Charlie Crist and consolidated support from Latinos, winning the state’s populous Miami-Dade County....

Never has a grunt on the ground looked so presidential. “OK,” Lane Kiffin said softly as he walked into the one thing he has been able to avoid since he was fired at USC and hired at Alabama and helped this Tide team do things on offense no one imagined it could do with a forgotten fifth-year quarterback. It was time to face the demons — or in this instance, the media....

More than 280,000 Americans filed for their first week of benefits last week—a 33 percent spike from the week before—as nonessential businesses have shuttered around the country. The next jobs report, to be released Thursday, is expected to show a tenfold spike in jobless claims. That means millions of workers could be relying on unemployment checks to pay their bills. However, the amount may come as a surprise. Unemployment insurance does not cover a full paycheck—typically, it covers about 45 percent of an individual’s income....

Richardson received a standing ovation when he signed Senate Bill 10 into law just after noon today amid popping camera shutters and shouts of support from a standing-room only crowd jammed into the cabinet room on the fourth floor of the state capitol building in Santa Fe. It isn’t universal health care or same-sex marriage, but cockfighting has been a hot button issue in New Mexico for years. Opponents of the sport—which is now only legal in Louisiana—called cockfighting the severest form of animal cruelty....

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said during his Tuesday radio show he heard back from the Big 12 Conference that Horns Down won’t be tolerated, saying, “Yeah, we can’t do it,” when asked if his players will be perform the gesture. MORE: How to watch Big 12 championship game This has been a source of controversy ever since Texas played West Virginia and Mountaineers WR David Sills performed the gesture and was penalized 15 yards for doing so....

This article will describe the tools used to diagnose opioid-induced constipation and list other common causes of constipation. Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Opioid-induced constipation may start as soon as you begin taking opioid medications or it may develop slowly over time. It’s estimated that up to 4%–5% of the population in the United States regularly takes opioid drugs, and 40%–80% of them experience opioid-induced constipation. While there is no way to test yourself for opioid-induced constipation, it is helpful to be aware of the signs and symptoms....

However, a course of action will be determined by multiple factors, including an individual’s overall health, the size and location of the tumor, and the stage of the disease. Primarily, healthcare professionals will implement chemotherapy treatment, radiation therapy, or surgery to treat osteosarcoma. If caught early, there is a five-year, 70% survival rate at a localized stage. This article will review the various treatment options for osteosarcoma. Surgery Surgery is usually the first-line treatment option for osteosarcoma....

School disruptions have resulted in a sharp increase in mental health and behavioral issues among the youth, leaving parents and schools scrambling to find new ways to help students navigate the constantly changing routines in exceptionally stressful environments. Some high schools, especially those located in underserved areas, have seen increased rates of violence between students amid the pandemic. During the fall semester last year, Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana saw a week so violent that 23 students were arrested in just three days, according to CBS News....

What Is Resistant Starch? Resistant starch “resists” digestion and absorption in the stomach and small intestine. This means that it arrives in your large intestine in an intact state. In the large intestine, it is thus available for fermentation by gut bacteria. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch Since resistant starch is not digested, its consumption does not cause blood sugar or insulin levels to rise. This is different than many of the high-carbohydrate foods that make up a large portion of the standard American diet....

Like most foreign-policy insiders, Rumsfeld was aware that Saddam was a murderous thug who supported terrorists and was trying to build a nuclear weapon. (The Israelis had already bombed Iraq’s nuclear reactor at Osirak.) But at the time, America’s big worry was Iran, not Iraq. The Reagan administration feared that the Iranian revolutionaries who had overthrown the shah (and taken hostage American diplomats for 444 days in 1979-81) would overrun the Middle East and its vital oilfields....

While Barty has replaced Williams at the top of women’s tennis in recent years, it was the American who played a telling role in ensuring the Aussie got there. Barty famously walked away from tennis in 2014 to pursue a cricket career but after 15 months was eventually lured back to the court. AUSTRALIAN OPEN: How Barty defeated American challenger Collins Among the reasons for her return, an encouraging text from Williams seems like it may have played some part....

From “Little Miss Hates Answering Texts” to “Little Miss Overwhelmed,” there seems to be a cartoon to describe everyone’s personality. These memes emerged from the character Little Miss, which originates from the children’s British book series Mr. Men. Mr. Men was written by English author Roger Hargreaves and the series was first published in August 1971. According to the official website, a total of 93 Mr. Men and Little Miss characters have been featured in the series, and according to The New Statesman, over 250 million books have been sold worldwide....

Not only did they beat the Red Sox, 7-3, to claim a three games to one series advantage, but they did so with top-to-bottom production from a stacked lineup expected to keep getting better. Cleveland batted around in a pivotal fifth inning, knocking out seven hits and scoring seven runs. Casey Blake led off the frame with a homer. Four batters later, 21-year-old rookie Asdrubal Cabrera drove in a run, and All-Star catcher Victor Martinez replicated that feat soon after....

How the Cerebellum Works The cerebellum is like a “mini-brain” when it comes to movement. The cerebellum plays an important role in: Balance Smooth, coordinated movement Vision (coordinated eye movement) Motor learning: The cerebellum helps the body learn movements that require practice and fine-tuning. Mental functions: Researchers believe the cerebellum plays a role in thinking, including processing language and mood. The Cerebellum and MS When your cerebellum is damaged, nerve cells break down and die....

Yet amid all the understandable excitement that accompanied Tiger Woods’ 15th major triumph, it is perhaps easy to lose track of how the final round unfolded. Omnisport runs through the thrills and spills of a remarkable final 18 holes at Augusta National. MORE: Best moments from Tiger Woods’ Masters victory Molinari scrambles like a champion Woods began the final round, which started earlier than usual due to the threat of storms in the afternoon, sharing second place with Tony Finau at 11 under, two behind leader Francesco Molinari....