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Genetic analysis explores the influence of African ancestry in brain disease risk

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson’s.

The damage after severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa

Several people were killed in Greenfield, Iowa, a town about 55 miles southwest of Des Moines. Severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas in the Midwest on Tuesday.

How political stances on abortion have shifted — for Biden, Trump and voters

We’ve covered how former president Donald Trump’s stance on abortion rights has shifted over the years – and so has President Joe Biden’s. So how do voters feel about them on this issue?

After years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising again

For the first time in decades, the number of drowning deaths in the United States is on the rise. Researchers say part of the reason for the spike is the pandemic when many pools were closed.

Ga. residents experience mail delays after ‘Delivering for America’ goes into effect

Mail in parts of the U.S. has been arriving late because the rollout of a consolidation plan by the U.S. Postal Service has run into problems

Central Park Conservancy tests recycling bin designed for pizza boxes

New York’s Central Park has a special recycling bin specially designed for cardboard pizza boxes. The new bin — with a V-necked opening — makes it easy to slide in the box.

N.J. casinos are exempt from indoor smoking bans. Employees have health worries

A group of casino workers in Atlantic City, N.J., has asked a judge to ban smoking in casinos. Opponents of a ban warn the change could lead to steep economic declines.

How COVID shaped 4 graduating seniors’ high school experience

With graduations around the corner, high school seniors reflect on how the pandemic shaped their experience. Jewel Peterson, Graham Jones, Sarah Foglia and Skylar Ward graduate this spring.

The sport of cricket is mostly played by men — that’s changing in New Jersey

A group of women in Livingston, N.J., has formed a league to play the sport they grew up watching from the stands.

Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who’ve never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.

She was a single mom, alone at hospital with her son. Then a familiar face appeared

In 2006, Patricia Nieshoff’s three-year-old son had a seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.

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