Home

MedWatch Daily Digest: Overweight kids turning to weight-loss reduction surgery as a solution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

For Wednesday, May 31, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new information, including the following: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Weight-loss surgery on the rise in teens and childrenNew research shows more overweight children and teens are turning to weight-loss surgery as a solution.  The number of metabolic and bariatric surgeries for young people has steadily increased since 2016.  Those surgeries alter parts of the stomach and intestines to affect how the body absorbs food. Previously these surgeries have been underutilized in children because of low referral rates from pediatricians and poor insurance coverage.  Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics published new guidelines for treating obesity, urging quick use of behavior therapy and lifestyle changes and, for the first time, recommending surgery and medications for some young people. Heart attack speed up cognitive decline?Having a heart attack could speed up your cognitive decline. A new stu...

Weight loss surgeries rise substantially among adolescents: research 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

(The Hill) – Weight loss surgeries are on the rise among American teenagers and children, according to new study.  A new research letter, published in JAMA Pediatrics journal, said that metabolic and bariatric surgeries among adolescents ages 10-19 jumped by nearly 20 percent between 2020 and 2021 as severe obesity rates among the age group also increased. The research also found that severe obesity is the fastest-growing subcategory og obesity in the United States pediatric population, with a rising rate from 5.6 percent in 2015 to 6.5 percent in 2018.  This increase in severe obesity rates is about 4.8 million youths, the letter said. The researchers also noted that metabolic and bariatric surgery is a “safe and effective treatment” for severe obesity, saying that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement last year calling for increased pediatric access to these surgeries when it is medically needed.  They found that more adults and children and teenage...

Furries have 'nothing to do' with Florida law, senator says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

(NewsNation) — Furries in Florida are feeling the impact of a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans children from attending live adult entertainment. A large furry convention set in the Sunshine State for the fall has decided that in order to comply with SB 1438 or the “Protection of Children Act,” it will no longer allow anyone younger than 18 to attend.The law prohibits people from “knowingly admitting a child to an adult live performance.” Those breaking the law could face criminal punishment.A study published on the National Library of Medicine defines furries as “individuals who are especially interested in anthropomorphic or cartoon animals” and who “often strongly identify with anthropomorphic animals and create fursonas, identities of themselves as those anthropomorphic animals.” FBI won’t hand over docs requested by committee, Comer says Megaplex cited “legal reasons and protection of our attendees, our venue, and the overall convention” as reasons for the change ...

Man catches more than fish at Kansas lake; fire department helps reel in a big one

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – A man fishing for crappie at Cheney Lake in Kansas got more than he bargained for on Memorial Day: He found a Jeep more than 16 feet below the surface. (Courtesy John Mounce)John Mounce calls himself a big-time crappie fisherman. He has all the newest, high-tech sonar gear, including a live scope.On Monday, he was about 130 feet from the dam at the lake, just west of Wichita, when he saw something on one of his monitors. He dropped down his live scope to get a better look. Bowfisherman scores world record fish in Missouri "As soon as I put my live scope on it, I knew immediately it was a vehicle. I saw the tires and the fender wheels really clear," he said.He also noticed a couple of crappie on the hood of the vehicle. Naturally, he caught the fish first, then packed up and called the authorities about the Jeep.Deputies with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office met Mounce at his house and took a look at his pictures. Mounce said authorities then beg...

Gov. Abbott appoints former Secretary of State John Scott as interim attorney general

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 31, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former Texas Secretary of State John Scott was appointed Wednesday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as interim attorney general following the impeachment of Ken Paxton from the position. Scott is a Fort Worth attorney with over 34 years of experience, according to a release from Abbott's office. He most recently served as the secretary of state, but resigned from the role of Texas' top elections official at the end of 2022. Texas Secretary of State resigns; Abbott to appoint senator to take over Scott began his tenure as Texas secretary of state in October 2021, following an appointment from Abbott. In his resignation announcement in December, Scott said he'd be returning to his private legal practice. During his time in office, he oversaw four statewide elections in 2022, as well as a forensic audit into the 2020 General Election in Texas.“John Scott has the background and experience ...

Austin firefighter stabbed in leg after downtown grass fire, affidavit says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin firefighter was stabbed in the thigh Monday on Interstate 35 after a grass fire near the interstate and Riverside Drive, according to an arrest affidavit.The Austin Fire Department said Monday the firefighter was recovering at home. Austin firefighter stabbed while responding downtown Kelly Dane Ingroum, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant. KXAN reached out to an attorney connected with Ingroum. We will update this story if we receive a response. The affidavit states firefighters saw Ingroum holding "something that was on fire." They assumed it was a tire because they could smell burnt rubber. Then, firefighters saw him setting more fires as he was walking south toward the Holly Street bridge.Ingroum dropped the lit item and moved onto the southbound should of I-35 as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, the affidavit states.After stopping the fire, the firefighters moved to help Ingroum out of concern he...

Minnesota United linked to former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

Minnesota United is deep in its pursuit of a new striker with a proven goal-scoring record, and a player who fits that profile has surfaced this week.MNUFC has been linked to former Norwich City and current Finland national team forward Teemu Pukki.Pukki, 33, played his final game for Norwich in England’s second tier, the Championship, in early May and is now a free agent. He also has been linked to Samsunspor in Turkey.MNUFC has been working to free up a Designated Player spot with Luis Amarilla’s exit to a club in Mexico or Ecuador appearing imminent. That spot, in theory, would be used to sign Pukki to a lucrative contract, but there won’t be a transfer fee necessary to Norwich. The Loons are also working its roster to free up an international slot.Pukki has scored 176 goals for a variety of European clubs in his 16-year career, also including at Brondby in Denmark, Schalke 04 in German Bundesliga, Celtic in Scottish Premiership and HJK in Finnish Veikkausliiga.Pukki’s prim...

One arrested after shots fired in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Justin L. Willsey of Schenectady was arrested following an investigation into shots fired on Tuesday afternoon. Police say reports indicated the shots were fired in the area of Gerling Street and Van Vranken Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations determined that a verbal argument began on Van Vranken and continued to Florence Street and Florence Alley where the shots were fired. Multiple shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported.Willsey was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and tampering with physical evidence. Investigations are ongoing.

Where to go if you spot an algal bloom this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - "Harmful algal bloom" is a three-word phrase that any lakeside resident should know - whether from experience or preparedness. Blooms grow from excess nutrient output into water bodies, and can potentially become toxic to humans and animals. This year, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is once again employing a system that lets anyone by the water report what they see. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC is asking New York residents and visitors to "know it, avoid it, report it" by way of the statewide New York Harmful Algal Bloom System. The program offers a map that shows known algal bloom locations around the state - as well as a way to report new potential blooms on sight."Harmful algal blooms contain toxins that pose health risks to people and animals, so we want to encourage New Yorkers to be on the lookout this summer as they spend time in the water," said Acting State Hea...

DEC: Solo climber rescued on Mount Colden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:58 GMT

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday evening, New York State Police and DEC Forest Rangers conducted a wilderness rescue on Mount Colden. A solo climber was stranded on the trap dike slide and required assistance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! State Police flew three Rangers to Avalanche Lake at the base of the trap dike. The Rangers climbed up to the individual and equipped him with a helmet and harness. They built anchors and lowered him into the dike to a location where he could walk. Boat transportation was provided following the rescue.