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Study: Ketamine may help alleviate depression — and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

Medical Watch Digest for July 14, 2023A shot at treating depressionKetamine is effective for treating even the toughest cases of depression, resistant to other therapies.We first told you about ketamine as local patients were getting infusions with the hope of feeling better.Now University of New South Wales doctors say their tests show at least 20 percent of people experience total remission from their depression symptoms after a month of bi-weekly injections.Experts say, while that number seems low, the number of people who do not respond to talk therapy, antidepressants and electroconvulsive therapy is even greater.And in the final analysis one-third of patients say their depressive symptoms decreased at least 50 percent.A good night's sleep can also boost mental healthHigh quality sleep promotes resilience to depression and anxiety according to a new study at the University of York.Researchers say getting restful sleep for a sufficient time helps people better reframe situations...

Cubs, White Sox have a similar question as 2nd half begins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

CHICAGO — The second half of the Major League Baseball season is set to begin on Friday, and both Chicago teams have the same short-term question as they start play after the All-Star Break.Will they be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?Despite both being under .500, the parity in the Cubs & White Sox divisions gives them the chance to at least think about making the playoffs. To be fair, that seems quite remote on the south side, but at the moment, they're only one game farther behind first than their rivals to the north. However you view it, if either the Cubs or White Sox want to make anything of this season and prevent selling at the deadline, they'll have to play well out of the gate.(Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)The White Sox are in dire need of a major winning streak to prevent being sellers as the deadline, and that chance may even be too late. Per Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Dodgers are interested in starting pitcher Lucas Giolito in hopes of bolstering their...

City of Georgetown: Outdoor watering prohibited through July 17

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas -- The City of Georgetown is temporarily enacting and enforcing Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan, due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the city said in a news release Friday. The restriction is effective immediately from July 14 through July 17, according to the city.This means watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time, the city said. Furthermore, the city will decide early next week whether to extend or increase said restrictions.Additionally, the city said the water is safe to drink. However, eliminating outdoor water usage is critical to keeping the water safe and avoiding boil water notices.“We need every one of our water customers to immediately stop outdoor watering, at least through Monday,” Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said. “Conserving water this weekend is critical to giving our system enough time to recover, so we can lift these temporary restrictions, but we won't know...

Llano County brush fire at 650 acres, nearly 20 agencies responding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A brush fire that began burning at a ranch Thursday afternoon grew to scorch 650 acres and is 70% contained as of 4:10 p.m. Friday. Officials said no homes have been lost, but 12 were threatened. The blaze was likely started by someone in the area operating machinery, according to the Texas A&M Forrest Service. Air support and dozers are expected to keep working on building firelines overnight.The Llano County Office of Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page that at least 10 agencies are now responding to the fire located near East Highway 71 and County Road 307. Crews also have CR 307 shut down right now due to the ongoing response. Initially, first responders told KXAN the fire began on a ranch property. As of 4 p.m., the fire caused no evacuations. Moore Peak Fire near Llano, Texas, on July 13, 2023. (Courtesy: Alan Jensen)Air support from the Texas Forest Service is currently assisting with the fire, according to the Llano County Offic...

LIVE BLOG: 714 fans donated, $148K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks. On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN will be tracking the number of fans collected and money raised and will share updates in this story. How to donate to the 33rd Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive Fan donations trackerMonetary donations trackerLive blog4 p.m. We now have 714 fans donated and $148,100 raised. 3 p.m. So far, 685 fans were donated and $129,400 was raised. 1:45 p.m.2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)2023 Summer Fan Drive with Jim Spencer (KXAN Photo)Fan donati...

Second-hottest July underway; temperatures to rise further

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin is now in the midst of its second-hottest July to date out of 125 years of record keeping.Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect areawide through 9 p.m. tonight, then all of Central Texas will be downgraded to a Heat Advisory over the weekend as humidity levels drop slightly.Heat alerts continue for all of Central Texas through Friday eveningRecord high temperatures are possible in the Austin area over the weekend with sunny skies as highs of 107° Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures may rise further to 108° early next week.Historic heatwave grips U.S.All-time global temperature records are in jeopardy this weekend, happening just to our west in the Desert Southwest.Las Vegas may break their all-time temperature record of 117° on Sunday -- projected to be as hot as 118° -- while Death Valley may challenge their all-time record of 130°, potentially setting a new global record for the hottest official temperature ever measured. NEW BLOG: How t...

Police identify body recovered from the Hudson River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have identified of the body that was recovered from the Hudson River in the area of Madison Street Pier. According to the Troy Police Department, the body was confirmed to be Justin Musto, 32. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police investigations and autopsy results, there are no suspicious circumstances connected to Musto's death. Police have no other information at this time.

Everything happening at the 2023 Washington County Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This August, the Washington County Fair brings a full week of agriculture, culinary delights, music, tractors and more in Greenwich. The fairgrounds fill up with life from Aug. 21-27 this year. Day passes to the fair are on sale online. Here's what to expect for a fair time at the county fair. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Monday, Aug. 21 - Gates open at 5 p.m.All Day"Aggie" The Incredible Milking Cow in the Ag Center5 p.m.Official Opening of the Fair5:30 p.m.Youth Dressage in the Horse Arena​Culinary Arts and Hospitality in the CTE BOCES TentThe Great Cookie Giveaway6 p.m.The Greene Brothers in Entertainment Tent #1 w/ Special Guest Smokey Greene7 p.m. Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby in the Motorsports Arena8 p.m.The Greene Brothers in Entertainment Tent #1 w/ Special Guest Smokey Greene Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 Tuesday, Aug. 22All DayBike Giveaway by Wash Co Youth Burea...

Man guilty in shooting death of former girlfriend, a homicide witness, in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

A Denver jury on Friday found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a woman who was set to be a witness in a Pueblo homicide.Emmanuel Chandler is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Roxann Martinez, according to a Denver District Attorney’s Office news release.On Feb. 25, 2021, Martinez was found lying in the street, a pool of blood around her head, near the 3800 block of South Wabash Street. Chandler, a former boyfriend of the victim, shot Martinez and dumped her body on the side of the road, prosecutors said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Fatal stabbing in Aurora, police arrest an armed suspect near the scene Crime and Public Safety | YouTuber apologizes after selling access to autopsy photos of murder victim Gannon Stauch Crime and Public Safety | Defendant guilty of first-degree murder in Lakewood man’s death, victim’s body never found Crime and Public Safety | ...

Denver Zoo specialist turns to her go-to pregnancy tea to help cure orangutan’s morning sickness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:42 GMT

When Cindy Cossaboon saw her loved one suffering from pregnancy-induced morning sickness, she stepped in with some motherly advice and offered up the tea she drank when she was feeling unwell during her own pregnancy.It just so happened that the recipient of Cossaboon’s wisdom was an orangutan.Cossaboon, an animal care specialist at the Denver Zoo who oversees the orangutans, knew from experience what was ailing pregnant orangutan Eirina when the animal began losing her playful spirit and turning away from food she normally enjoyed.Eirina started losing patience with a 5-year-old orangutan who she normally likes spending time with, Cossaboon said, and was generally more grumpy.“I felt bad for her,” Cossaboon said. “I had really bad morning sickness when I was pregnant, so I just know how that feels.”Cossaboon remembered a tea from the grocery store — Traditional Medicinals’ Organic Pregnancy Tea — that helped her feel better when she w...