Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'

A study finds no evidence the high dementia risk for footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors, increasing the likelihood that heading footballs has caused brain injuries.

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Beverly Glenn-Copeland's triumphant L.A. debut coincides with forthcoming doc about his dementia

Beverly Glenn-Copeland and wife Elizabeth on performing, a new documentary, and their vision for the ones ahead
Los Angeles Times - 2d
EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
CBS News - 2d
Mohamed Al Fayed faked dementia to evade prosecution, son says

Omar Fayed claims former Harrods owner tricked police to escape justice over rape and sexual assault allegations. Mohamed Al Fayed pretended he had dementia so he could evade prosecution for sexual ...
The Guardian - 3d
Italian police arrest nun over links to mafia

The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted 'Ndrangheta members.
BBC News - 6d
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI

MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.
Wired - Dec. 4
Alabama back in playoffs, SMU at risk, conference title previews & Shane Beamer joins | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings, are joined by South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and preview the SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12 ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4
Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link

Holly Ricketson of South Carolina files proposed class action after daughter shows her hardcore photographs. Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's is over, CDC says

The CDC and FDA have closed their investigations into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.
CBS News - Dec. 3
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions is over: CDC

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders has come to a close as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially ends their investigation. An outbreak across 14 ...
The Hill - Dec. 3