Parkinson's disease is a tough condition that affects movement. One treatment option is deep brain stimulation (DBS). This involves implanting electrodes in the brain to send signals that help control symptoms. But not all DBS procedures are the same. Different surgical methods and types of electrod
In a recent spate of incidents, law enforcement in Benton County and Waite Park are dealing with a couple of puzzling crimes. First, there was a theft from a storage unit in Waite Park. The stolen item? A television. It might seem like a small thing, but it's a reminder that even seemingly minor
In Golden, Colorado, Ben Coryell is feeling the pressure. He leads a company that takes people on adventures in the wilderness. It has been a tough time for him. Many customers have been calling to cancel their bookings for summer trips. They are worried about spending a lot of money. The reason? Th
Parkinson's disease is a tricky condition. It is influenced by a mix of genes, environment, and lifestyle. Roughly 30% of the risk comes from genes. However, a lot of the genetic puzzle is still missing. This is partly because most studies focus on European ancestry. Latin America offers a chan
Gaucher and Parkinson's diseases are linked to problems with a specific enzyme called β-glucocerebrosidase (GCase). This enzyme is found inside cells in tiny structures called lysosomes. When GCase doesn't work right, it can lead to serious health issues. One way to fix this is by using special mole
The Athletics have a new temporary home at Sutter Health Park. It is a Triple-A stadium. The Athletics will call this place home for at least the next three years. They are waiting for their permanent new park to be built in Las Vegas. The Athletics left Oakland after 57 seasons at the Coliseum. Th
A sad event unfolded in Minnesota when a plane crashed into a house. The plane was registered to Terry Dolan, a high-ranking executive at U. S. Bank. The crash happened on a Saturday afternoon, near the Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis. The plane had taken off from Des Moines International
Epcot, one of the four main theme parks at Walt Disney World, had an unexpected event on a Saturday evening. A fire started in a walk-in cooler in the France area. This cooler was in a backstage section, so guests couldn't access it. The fire began around 7:20 p. m. local time. It was quickly put ou
In the desert city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, a tragic event unfolded on a Friday night. A shooting at Young Park resulted in three deaths and 15 injuries. The incident occurred around 10 p. m. during an unauthorized car show that attracted about 200 people. The police were not present in large n
A big cloud of smoke was seen over Disney World on a Saturday. This was not part of any show or special effect. It was caused by a fire in a walk-in cooler. This cooler was behind the France Pavilion. The pavilion is in Epcot, one of Disney World's theme parks. The fire was put out quickly. No one w
