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Jacksonville sailor, 23, accused of DUI manslaughter in deadly, high-speed Buckman Bridge crash
Read full article: Jacksonville sailor, 23, accused of DUI manslaughter in deadly, high-speed Buckman Bridge crashA Jacksonville sailor assigned to NAS Jacksonville is accused of a high-speed drunk driving crash that killed a 41-year-old motorcyclist.
Elvis leaving Texas: Rangers deal Andrus to A's for DH Davis
Read full article: Elvis leaving Texas: Rangers deal Andrus to A's for DH DavisFILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus tosses a ball before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Surprise, Ariz. The Rangers traded Andrus to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. Texas sent the 32-year-old Andrus, catcher Aramis Garcia and $13.5 million to the A's for designated hitter Khris Davis, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Dane Acker. Young is still the team’s career leader and Andrus is second on the list for games played, at-bats and triples. Davis hit .271 with 15 doubles, 32 homers and 80 RBIs in 79 career games against Texas.
Studies show deficiencies in Vitamin D can lead to cancer, heart disease and more
Read full article: Studies show deficiencies in Vitamin D can lead to cancer, heart disease and moreYou may have noticed stories about Vitamin D in the news lately. "Some studies have shown that vitamin D can lower your risk of heart disease, some forms of cancer, diabetes and depression," said Michael Young, MD, a primary care physician at Baptist Primary Care in Tapestry Park. Although the studies are not definitive, there's no doubt that vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, according to Dr. Young. If you're concerned about your vitamin D level, talk to your primary care doctor. If you are looking for a primary care physician, call 904-202-4YOU or visit Baptist Primary Care.
Paul McCartney asks Texas university to stop testing on dogs
Read full article: Paul McCartney asks Texas university to stop testing on dogs(CNN) - Noted animal rights activist Paul McCartney implored a Texas university to end its purported use of dogs as laboratory test subjects. In a letter published by PETA, McCartney asked Texas A&M University President Michael Young to halt muscular dystrophy research with golden retrievers and release them for adoption. The dogs, PETA said, were bred with the canine muscular dystrophy gene and held in metal cells. Texas A&M University did not immediately respond to a request for comment. There's currently not a cure for muscular dystrophy, the Mayo Clinic said.