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Browns’ Myles Garrett (neck) set to play vs. Steelers on Thursday after missing practice leading up to game

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Typically, a Browns-Steelers matchup gives fans an opportunity to watch two of the league’s best pass rushers in Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt. Members of the 2017 Draft class, Garrett and Watt have combined for seven Pro Bowl berths while collecting 134.5 sacks during their time with the Browns and Steelers, collectively. 

With Watt already on injured reserve with a pec injury, Garrett’s status for Thursday night’s game between the two teams was initially in question after he missed practice Tuesday with a neck injury. However, the Browns announced Wednesday that Garrett, who has half of the team’s three sacks this season, is expected to play.

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has already been ruled out of Thursday’s game with an ankle injury. Cleveland is also dealing with injuries to starting left guard Joel Bitonio, who also missed practice Tuesday with a biceps injury, and starting right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), but both offensive linemen are also expected to play, per the team.

Garrett’s presence would be big for a defense that struggled during the first two weeks of the regular season. The Browns are currently 26th in the NFL in points allowed, 25th in passing yards allowed 22nd on third downs and 22nd in the red zone. The unit had a complete meltdown in allowing two touchdowns in the final 90 seconds of last Sunday’s home loss to the Jets. 

Like the Browns, the Steeles are also hoping to avenge a disappointing home loss in Week 2. While their defense largely played well, Pittsburgh’s offense, led by new starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, scored just 14 points while being curiously conservative in a three-point loss to the Patriots. 

Cleveland is a five-point favorite entering Thursday’s game with the over/under set at 38.5 points, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Both teams are 1-1 straight up and 0-2 against the spread through two games. 

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Buffalo Bills CB Dane Jackson taken to hospital for evaluation of neck injury after collision with teammate

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Dane Jackson is being evaluated for a neck injury at a local hospital following a scary collision with a teammate during the Monday night game against the Tennessee Titans.

Jackson has full movement in his extremities, according to the team, and was getting a CT scan and an X-ray at Erie County Medical Center.

The inadvertent collision occurred while Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was making a second-down tackle on Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks with less than a minute remaining in the first half. Jackson’s head appeared to snap back after making contact with Edmunds’ helmet.

The game was delayed for nearly 10 minutes as team trainers attended to Jackson, who was moving his legs. He was then placed onto a stretcher and taken through the stadium tunnel in an ambulance.

Teammates surrounded Jackson as he was being tended to, with Edmunds remaining nearby almost the entire time.

Jackson, a third-year player who began the season starting in place of an injured Tre’Davious White, had three tackles Monday and last week recorded an interception in the Bills’ win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Following Jackson’s injury, rookies Christian Benford and Kaiir Elam took over in his place. They had been rotating opposite Jackson to start the season.

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Woman Used Sunscreen On Her Face But Avoided Neck. Photo Shocks Internet

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An image that provides tangible evidence of the value of UV protection went viral.

The human body is badly affected when directly exposed to ultraviolet rays. They are emitted by the Sun and can cause serious skin burns. That is why the marketplaces are crowded with sunscreens – that shield us from harmful solar radiation.

Numerous skin care experts frequently advise using sunscreen lotions to shield the body from the harm caused by ultraviolet rays.

The debate on the significance of sun protection for the skin was renewed on the internet this week after a picture of a 92-year-old woman who applied sunscreen just to her face for 40 years and not to her neck went viral.

The image was tweeted by Dr. Christian Posch, a skin cancer researcher and skinfluencer from Munich. It first appeared in an academic article in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in October 2021 that cautioned readers about skin cancer. In an effort to improve prevention, the report notes that “ageing is a discrete and significant inducer of skin cancer that has to be systematically addressed.”

The researcher said in the post that he’s “happy to see this picture going around! amazing!”, reiterating the importance of the article.
 

In the close-up picture, it is easy to see the difference between the woman’s face where Sun Protection Factor (SPF) was applied and areas of her neck where it wasn’t. Her cheek has been shielded from UV rays, but her neck is showing signs of skin damage.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on protected skin (i.e., in the presence of sunscreen) relative to the amount of solar energy required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value increases, sunburn protection also increases.

The image highlights that through clinical examination, it was possible to verify the difference in skin tones “with a different sign of solar damage”. However, the text does not say more about the current conditions of the elderly woman.

After viewing this picture of this trending tweet, anyone who believes that sunscreen should only be used on the face or during times of intense sun exposure, such as at the beach, should give it some serious thought.



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This Is What Wearing Sunscreen On Your Face But Not Neck For 40 Years Does To Your Skin

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The sun can have a catastrophic effect on skin, having the potential to damage our cells which can lead to certain cancers. Fortunately, we as a species were smart enough to come up with creams capable of blocking out the worst of the harmful radiation, but how effective are they? According to one 92-year-old’s face and neck, extremely.

The image was published to the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and shows the face and neck of 92-year-old who reportedly used UV-protective moisturizer on her face but not her neck. The result is striking difference in visible UV damage.

Sun exposure can have an aging effect on our skin because ultraviolet (UV) rays are capable of penetrating its layers and damaging our cells. Looking old because you are old is known at chronological aging, but looking older as a result of sun exposure is called photoaging.

Skin is almost unique in being an organ that is directly affected by exposure to the environment, including solar UV irradiation. The result can be that areas of our body more consistently exposed to the elements (face, neck, arms and hands) will look older compared to areas that are usually covered, like the trunk.

Having been protected from UV irradiation with the application of a cream, the woman’s face appears markedly younger than her neck. Image credit: C Posch 2021, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

As well as making the skin look older, sun exposure can cause damage to the DNA in skin cells which can accumulate over time, increasing the risk of genetic mutations occurring which can give rise to cancer. This is why when it comes to the sun, cancer and aging go hand in hand.

In the commentary, published in 2021, author Dr Christian Posch, a specialist in skin cancer research, argues that the parallels between aging and cancer risk demonstrate that if we treat the signs of aging we can, arguably, also reduce the risk of disease.

“While it is unlikely that we can (or even should) aim at defeating human ageing for various reasons, modifiers of ageing will still be able to change both healthspan (the time we live without disease) and lifespan,” writes Posch. “After all, who would not agree to an additional 20–40 healthy years?”

“Such advancements will be realized by a significant reduction of age-related diseases including the prevention of cancers. Why? Because there is substantial overlap between the hallmarks of cancer and the hallmarks of ageing. Thus, addressing biological changes of ageing will also address prerequisites of cancerogenesis.”

Skin that looks older often results from the kind of cell damage which puts a person at an increased risk of developing cancer, so be it through diet, lifestyle, or – yes – simple sunscreen, preventing aging may be akin to a preventative measure against skin cancers. While Posch acknowledges that this won’t ever eliminate cancer risk, it’s a worthy area for consideration, and a good argument for extending your sunscreen application to below the neckline.

Excuse us while we go don some suncream.

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NYC crime: McDonald’s worker shot in neck during dispute in Brooklyn

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BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (WABC) — A 23-year-old McDonald’s employee was shot in the neck during a dispute over food in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

The employee got into an argument – or attempted to intervene in a dispute – with a woman over food inside the eatery at around 7 p.m. Monday.

Officials say the 40-year-old customer complained her fries were cold to the victim who was working behind the counter.

As the argument escalated, she called her 20-year-old son on FaceTime who went to the restaurant to confront the worker himself.

Police say he saw the employee outside and pulled out a handgun and shot the victim once.

He was struck in the neck and rushed to Brookdale University Hospital, where he is in critical condition.

The woman’s 20-year-old son was taken into custody at the scene and is being questioned.

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The victim does not appear to have any prior connection to the suspect or his mother.

The shooting has similarities to several recent incidents of violence against fast food restaurant workers.

In May, a McDonald’s worker was stabbed multiple times defending other employees from an unruly customer in East Harlem.

And in January, 19-year-old Kristal Bayron-Nieves was fatally shot during an armed robbery inside a Burger King in East Harlem.

At least one resident Eyewitness News spoke with said customers often take fast food workers for granted, and need to do better.

“Let’s just all be kinder to each other,” said Lilo Mitchell.

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Jurickson Profar Diagnosed With Concussion, Neck Strain

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Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar has been diagnosed with a concussion and cervical neck strain, the club announced. He suffered the nasty injury in the fifth inning of last night’s win over the Giants. Tommy La Stella lofted a fly ball into shallow left-center field. Profar, playing left field, came in on the ball while shortstop C.J. Abrams tracked it over his shoulder.

The two players collided, and Abrams’ knee struck Profar underneath the chin. Trainers stabilized Profar’s neck and took him off the field on a cart. He was transferred to a local hospital for further evaluation. According to the team, he was released last night and has been recovering at home.

It’s a scary situation, one in which San Diego will no doubt prioritize Profar’s long-term health. The club hasn’t announced any sort of timetable for his return, though he seems likely to be placed on the seven-day concussion injured list shortly.

Profar has gotten the start in left field for 78 of the Friars’ 84 games. He’s playing at arguably a career-best level, carrying a .242/.343/.397 line with eight home runs across 361 plate appearances.

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PA Primary: Mehmet Oz, Dave McCormick neck and neck in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate contest ; Kathy Barnette trails by 76,000 votes

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NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The night’s most closely watched race in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate contest is still too close to call.

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Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund executive Dave McCormick are neck and neck. Political commentator Kathy Barnette trails behind by more than 76,000 votes.

As of 11 p.m. with 99% of the estimated vote counted, McCormick led by 337,797 votes while Oz held 335,314 votes. Barnette had 261,299 total votes.

The auto recount trigger in Pennsylvania for a statewide race is a margin of

The winner will face Democratic challenger John Fetterman who won his party’s nomination days after suffering a stroke.

“We’re not gonna have a result tonight,” Oz said shortly before midnight, before vowing to Trump, “I will make you proud.”

Oz had been locked in an expensive battle with McCormick. But Barnette, who has drawn the support of Trump backers suspicious of Oz’s ideological shifts, stunned the political world with a late surge that upended the race in the final weeks as she tries to become the first Black Republican woman elected to the Senate.

Barnette, who voted in Huntingdon Valley on Tuesday morning, has repeated false claims the 2020 election was stolen.

In recent days, pictures have emerged of Barnette apparently marching near members of the Proud Boys on January 6, 2021. ABC News has verified the images that were first shared by an independent researcher.

She denied any connection to the Proud Boys to another network.

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Innocent 14-year-old girl hit in neck, 2 18-year-old men injured in drive-by shooting in Fresh Meadows, Queens

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FRESH MEADOWS, Queens (WABC) — Three teenagers were shot, including an innocent 14-year-old girl, in a drive-by shooting in Queens that is believed to be gang related Wednesday afternoon.

Police say two cars pulled up next to a group of 10 to 12 teens who were walking down the sidewalk near 64-50 188th Street in Fresh Meadows shortly after 4 p.m.

That’s when a gunman exited his vehicle, exchanged words with two of the teens, and fired several shots into the group before getting back into in the vehicle and driving off.

“All of a sudden I hear gunshots, and I’m like I know those are gunshots, those are not fireworks,” a witness named Vincent said. “I told my son get inside.”

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The 14-year-old girl, who is believed to have been walking in the vicinity and was not part of the group, was struck in the neck.

She was rushed to Long Island Jewish Medical Center in critical but stable condition.

“She’s a great kid,” next door neighbor Fedora Guerrero said. “Their family is a very beautiful family. They are hardworking parents. Yeah, I’m definitely in shock. Like, I can’t believe it.”

Police said those walking did not all know each other, and some were on their way home from nearby Francis Lewis High School.

Two 18-year-old men, one of whom may have been the intended target, were also shot.

They were both struck in the leg and taken to NY Presbyterian Queens in stable condition.

One of the bullets shattered Patrice Frederick’s windshield barely 15 minutes after she had parked her car.

“I heard these rapid fire shots, and I was just saying to myself, ‘That can’t be what I think it is,'” she said. “Things are really out of hand, that now they’re just coming into a nice, quiet residential neighborhood like this. And it’s kids.”

There’s no description of the car or gunman at this time.

So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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In response to the nearby shooting, the Department of Education brought in a metal detector to check students entering school Thursday morning and recovered 20 weapons, like knives, in the unannounced screening.

No guns were recovered.

“You just got to hope she pulls through,” junior Juanes Rojas said. “She’s a 14-year-old girl. You feel like she didn’t deserve that. She has a whole life ahead of her, that just happens to her. It’s scary. You just got to watch who you hang with. To be honest, it’s got to be a lesson to a lot of people. You can’t be hanging with the wrong crew, because then you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The Education Department would not comment on the shooting.

“There should be no doubt that that keeping New York City safe is my top priority,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “Our schools are safe because educators, school leaders, and School Safety Agents work in close coordination to create supportive environments for students where they can focus on their schoolwork and not their safety. While violent crimes and overall incidents in schools are down, we can and will always strive for safer schools. It is unacceptable for prohibited items to be taken to school, which is exactly why our School Safety Agents conduct random scans across the city every day. Today’s random scanning at Francis Lewis High School turned up a number of prohibited items, but not a single gun. We will continue to focus on keeping our schools safe, so our young people can focus on learning.”

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Neck and shoulder pain could be warning signs of THIS medical condition

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Have you ever woken up to excruciating pain in the shoulders and neck? How often do you experience this? Have you ever thought of consulting a doctor? Or do you ignore it assuming it would wane away soon?

Many of us associate shoulder pain to bad sitting posture or sleeping position and ignore it assuming that it will go away when it has to.

Leaving pain unattended is as harmful as the pain itself.

We at ETimes spoke to experts on why one experiences neck and shoulder pain and what could be the medical conditions which trigger pain in these areas. The experts also suggested what lifestyle changes one must adopt in order to alleviate such pain.

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Common causes of neck and shoulder pain


“Sprains and strains from sports, overexertion, and poor posture are the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain,” says Dr. Satnam Singh Chhabra, Director, department of Neurosurgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and adds that some people have stiffness in their neck, shoulder, or back as they wake up. Mattresses, pillows, and sleeping postures all have an impact on how much strain a person’s neck, shoulder, and spine suffers when sleeping.

Strains from overexertion, dislocated shoulder, spinal cord injury and damage to bones and cartilage due to arthritis also cause immense pain in shoulders.

Dr Chhabra also warns against carrying heavy shoulder bags or purses.

Frozen shoulders are also the main reason why many people experience terrible pain in shoulders and despite trying home remedies do not get any relief, the expert says.

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What is a frozen shoulder? What are its symptoms?

Frozen shoulder, or medically termed as adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by stiffness with reduced movements and pain in shoulder joint. “It is commonly seen in Diabetic and post injury immobilized patients,” says Dr. Rajendra Reddy, Sr. Orthopaedic Consultant and Head of Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Layout, Bangalore.

“In this case, the capsule which is the covering layer of the joint holding the bones together becomes thick, stiff and inflamed causing adhesions and fibrosis thereby reducing the space for the Humeral head movement in the joint and reducing the range of movements,” Dr Reddy says.

This painful condition emerges slowly and advances into three stages and each stage can last for a number of months, says Dr Reddy. In the first stage, shoulder movements are painful and in due course movement restrictions are noted; pain in upper parts of arm and behind the shoulder are common. In the second stage pain improves but movements become more restrictive, stiffer and using it becomes more difficult. Pain also worsens at night and thereby significantly disturbing the sleep which can lead to a series of cascading effects that negatively affects many elements of a person’s day-to-day lifestyle, including their relationships at home and at work. In the third stage, which is also called thawing stage, in people with other obstructive pathology like bony spurs or tendinopathies the condition advances to shoulder impingement and full recovery may never be seen, the expert says.

What underlying disease can cause pain in the neck and shoulder?


Osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and disorder in the rotator cuff which surrounds the shoulder joint and helps to keep it stable can be a cause for shoulder pain as it can damage the tissues in the shoulder, says Dr Chhabra.

When should one start taking shoulder and neck pain seriously?


In most cases, Dr Chhabra says, neck and shoulder pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem however one should get it checked if the pain continues for more days. “If the pain is accompanied by numbness or loss of strength in your arms or hands or persists for several weeks without any relief or if you have shooting pain into your shoulder or down your arm or if the shoulder pain is accompanied by redness or swelling then one should visit the doctor,” advises Dr Chhabra.

Hinting towards the possibility of heart attack due to shoulder pain, Dr Chhabra says, “shoulder pain should be taken seriously if the pain goes down to the chest and there’s a difficulty in breathing which can be a sign for heart attack or stroke.”

What are the lifestyle changes one must adopt?


Lifestyle changes do play an important role in managing shoulder pain, says Dr Reddy. Diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish contain proteolytic enzymes and Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be helpful, while a reduction in carbohydrates and saturated trans fats can do wonders.

He advises cutting down on a sedentary lifestyle and having more physical activity.

“One should pay attention to posture and sleeping position. Don’t sleep on the affected side and during sleeping on back do always use a pillow under the affected arm, with the hand resting on the stomach,” says Dr Reddy.

On self medications which people often take during pain, Dr Reddy says “if self medications are not helpful in a couple of weeks, it may never be helpful. Seeking medical advice in these situations is important to prevent further damage and aid in faster recovery.”

Few common questions related to neck and shoulder pain answered:

  1. What causes neck and shoulder pain?
    Sprains and strains from sports, overexertion, and poor posture, overexertion, dislocated shoulder, spinal cord injury, frozen shoulder and damage to bones and cartilage cause neck and shoulder pain.
  2. When is shoulder pain serious?
    When the pain is accompanied by numbness or loss of strength in arms or hands or persists for several weeks or if there is shooting pain in shoulder or down the arm or if the shoulder pain is accompanied by redness or swelling one should contact doctor.
  3. How to cure shoulder pain?
    Lifestyle changes can help cure the pain. Diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, reduction in carbohydrates and saturated trans fats, cutting down on a sedentary lifestyle, having more physical activity and paying attention to posture can cure the pain.

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WWE star Big E suffers broken neck during ‘Smackdown’

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WWE superstar Big E broke his neck during Friday night’s episode of “Smackdown” in Birmingham, Alabama.

Big E, whose real name is Ettore Ewen, was in the midst of a tag-team match against Sheamus and Ridge Holland when he suffered the devastating injury. The 36-year-old wrestler landed on his neck during Holland’s botched overhead suplex maneuver outside of the ring.

Television cameras captured the scary scene. Big E’s ‘New Day’ tag-team partner Kofi Kingston continued with the match while WWE’s medical staff tended to the injured superstar.

The former WWE champion gave the crowd a thumbs-up as he was transported backstage on a stretcher during a commercial break. Big E, who has been with the WWE since 2009, reassured worried fans that he’s feeling “alright” in a message while he sported a neck brace.

“I can’t thank all of you beautiful people enough for all your concerns and your messages,” Big E said. “It’s very heartwarming. I can move all of my digits. You see that? That’s nice. That’s always a good thing.”

“Strength feels fine but unfortunately, they tell me my neck is broken so there’s that. I’m going to be alright. I’ll be good. Don’t worry. Go to sleep. Don’t worry about ole’ me. But for real, thank you. I appreciate all of you.”

WWE superstars addressed Big E’s brutal injury on Twitter, wishing a speedy recovery for the WWE mainstay.

“One of the best humans in the world,” current RAW champion Becky Lynch said. “I’m hoping you’ve been keeping it a secret that you have wolverine-esque healing powers. Thinking of you. Love you E.”

“Sending you so much love and light E!! Heal well my friend,” said WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.

Wrestlemania 38, WWE’s largest pay-per-view event of the year is scheduled to take place over a two-day span on April 2-3. Big E, an 11-time WWE tag team champion, was not included on the card as of Friday night.



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