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Charley Hull talks weight loss, Lottie Woad success, a Porthcawl blooper with Georgia Hall
Charley Hull returns to a major championship stage this week after leaving the last one on a stretcher. Hull, who met with the press on the eve of the biggest women's sporting event ever held in Wales, said she's lost four kilograms (9 pounds) over the past three weeks and 8 mph of swing speed. "I'm not hitting it the best coming into this week," said Hull ahead of the AIG Women's British Open at Royal Porthcawl, "which is very frustrating because it's an event I've been looking forward to playing all year. I've just got to go out there with what I've got." Hull came down with a nasty virus at the Amundi Evian Championship in France earlier this month and was carted off the course after a fainting spell on what was her back nine. "Every time I stood up, I fainted," said Hull, who first returned to action last week at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open. "That's why I to had to get a stretcher out, off, which was quite embarrassing, but there you go. Caught on IV drip on me. They took my blood pressure. It was 80/50 which is quite low. My blood sugar was 0.4. I think I just had a really bad virus." Unable to work out on doctor's orders, Hull said she's feeling better but not quite yet up to strength. It didn't help that she recently tweaked her back taking a box out of her car and hasn't been able to rehab. While this is a first look of Royal Porthcawl for most of the field, Hull played it back in 2011 at the Junior Vagliano alongside good friend Georgia Hall, a future Women's British Open champion. "I remember in the practice round I always used to play with a No. 3 marker and three orange dots, and in tournament my ball would be a 1," said Hull. "So we went out in foursomes. On the third hole, I've hit it right, but the day before I've hit it right in the practice round. "Anyway, she gets down there and just sees three dots on the golf ball and she whacks on the green. I get up to the green, I think I've got a putt to win the hole. I look at ball, and I said, 'George, we've got No. 3 here. I play with 1.' She's like, 'It's got your marks.' I said, 'Yeah, that's my ball I lost yesterday in the practice round.' Lost the hole immediately. It was quite funny." Though she's never been a big fan of links golf, Hull praised Porthcawl and noted that Welshman Nigel Edwards, a three-time Walker Cup captain, helped her out during a practice round in May at the championship's media day. Currently No. 20 in the world, Hull took a share of 12th at both the U.S. Women's Open and KPMG Women's PGA before falling ill after a fourth-place finish at the KPMG Women's Irish Open. "I feel like the last two years I've been on autopilot, where even when I'm hitting it bad, I've got enough confidence to go out and rip it," said Hull, before rattling off her recent finishes for the press. "It annoys me because it's such an important part this time of the season, and it's something I look forward to all year. And it's just like, damn it. At the end of the day, just get me making a few birdies to start with and I think I'll get my confidence back straightaway." At last week's Scottish Open, Hull played the first two rounds alongside English sensation Lottie Woad, who in only her second start as a pro is the betting favorite in Wales. Woad counted Hull among her sporting heroes growing up and will surely be taken by what Hull had to say about her recent play on Wednesday. "I think what Lottie Woad has done is absolutely unbelievable," said Hull. "I played with her in the practice rounds in Ireland, and I played with her in the first two rounds last week, and at the minute I feel like she's playing with such confidence she can't miss a shot. I think it's great to see. She's a breath of fresh air for the game. "At the end of the day, I want to win the tournament and everything, but I don't care when people say, oh, I'm still here. I am still here. I'm out there enjoying it. No, I'm actually really proud of Lottie for what she's done. That's like goose bumps kind of stuff." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Women's British Open: Charley Hull on weight loss, Lottie Woad's rise
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Justin Timberlake has Lyme disease. A doctor explains what it is
As pop star Justin Timberlake concluded his world tour earlier this week, the 'SexyBack' singer shared on Thursday in a social media post that he has been grappling with health issues and a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Timberlake did not disclose which stage of Lyme disease he is experiencing in his Instagram post relaying his diagnosis, but the singer wrote, 'At least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.' His ordeal, like that of Bella Hadid and other celebrities before him, brings up many questions. What exactly is Lyme disease, and how is it contracted and spread? How is the illness diagnosed and treated? What does it mean when someone has 'chronic Lyme'? Is there a vaccine for Lyme disease? To help us with these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She previously served as Baltimore's health commissioner. CNN: Can you start by explaining what Lyme disease is? Dr. Leana Wen: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection. The bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi is the most common cause. In rare cases, Borrelia mayonii may cause the illness also. In the United States, Lyme is the most common disease spread by vectors, which are animals such as mosquitoes and ticks that spread infections. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of a particular tick, the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus). There are three stages of Lyme disease. The first stage is early localized disease that begins within a day to four weeks after the tick bite. People develop flu-like symptoms such as headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Some develop a characteristic 'bull's-eye' rash known as erythema migrans. The second stage occurs three to 12 weeks after the initial infection. This is the 'early disseminated' stage in which people have more widespread symptoms. They can include dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, arthritis and facial nerve paralysis. The third stage is 'late disseminated' disease, which can occur months after infection. Here, again, there is a constellation of symptoms. They include ongoing joint pain, fatigue, depression, palpitations, and other neurological, rheumatological and cardiac involvement. CNN: How is Lyme disease treated, and why is it important to get prompt treatment? Wen: Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent complications and the progression to the next stages of disease. The standard treatment is antibiotic therapy. Most people are cured after taking oral antibiotics for 10 to 14 days. Preventive therapy is common, too. If someone has been bitten by a black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick , in an area of the country known to have Lyme, they could take one dose of the antibiotic doxycycline to prevent Lyme infection. This step should be done within 72 hours of the tick bite. It's important to carefully remove the tick if it's still attached. Take a picture and bring it with you to the doctor's appointment, or send the picture to your provider if you're having a telemedicine visit. CNN: Is there a blood test one could take to see whether they have Lyme disease? Wen: Yes, though there are several limitations. The most common tests are antibody tests, which detect antibodies the body makes in response to infection. These tests probably don't turn positive until several weeks after infection, so if someone just got infected and took the test, it will be negative even if the person has Lyme. In addition, the antibodies could persist in the blood for months or even years, but their presence alone does not signify that Lyme disease is the cause of all the symptoms a person may have. False positives also can occur, with some other tickborne diseases and autoimmune illnesses triggering a positive result in the absence of Lyme disease. CNN: Then how is Lyme disease diagnosed? Wen: Typically, it's diagnosed through a careful symptom documentation and an exposure history. Physical signs, such as the characteristic rash, enlarged lymph nodes or joint swelling, can aid in the diagnosis, as well. Blood testing can help but has limitations, as I mentioned earlier. The provider often presumptively treats with antibiotics based on the clinical history. CNN: What does it mean when someone has 'chronic Lyme'? Wen: There is a condition called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or PTLDS. This refers to people who have had Lyme disease but, six months or longer after completing treatment, still have persistent symptoms. These symptoms can include fogginess, difficulty thinking, ongoing fatigue, and nerve and joint pain. It's not known why some people develop PTLDS. There are several hypotheses, including a persistent infection or autoimmune response. The symptoms of PTLDS can be treated, but there is no proven cure. The term 'chronic Lyme disease' includes people who have PTLDS. It is sometimes also used to describe symptoms in people who have not been diagnosed with Lyme disease. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 'because of the confusion in how the term (chronic Lyme disease) is employed, and the lack of a clearly defined clinical definition, many experts in this field do not support its use.' In my experience as a physician and patient advocate, I have met many people who believe they have this condition and are really suffering. Many are debilitated as a result and unable to function as they previously did. Just like long Covid and other similar conditions, there is much that we do not understand about this condition. Far more research needs to be done in order to alleviate the very real agony and distress that these patients are experiencing. CNN: Is there a vaccine for Lyme disease? Wen: There are several vaccines against Lyme disease for dogs. For humans, there are some late-stage clinical trials that are ongoing, including one by Valneva and Pfizer that could be submitted for regulatory approval by 2025. CNN: What are ways to avoid contracting Lyme? Wen: Without a vaccine, the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. If you are going to areas where ticks known to carry Lyme are found, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Use insect repellent that contains DEET. Once you return indoors, examine yourself — and children and pets — for ticks. Remove the tick if found, and immediately contact your primary care provider to ask about preventive antibody treatment. And stay alert for symptoms, since early antibiotic therapy is crucial to prevent longer-term consequences. Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN's Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Solve the daily Crossword
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H.C. Wainwright Lifts PT on Atai Life Sciences (ATAI) to $15 From $10
Atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ATAI) is one of the best biotech penny stocks to buy right now. On July 30, H.C. Wainwright analyst Patrick Trucchio raised the firm's price target on Atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ATAI) to $15 from $10 while keeping a Buy rating on the shares. A close-up of a medical professional providing advice to a patient struggling with opioid use disorder. The firm told investors that it is bullish on Atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ATAI) despite the Phase 2b trial, which evaluated indiabine in patients with cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, missing the primary endpoint. The analyst added in a research note that management reiterated Atai Life Sciences' (NASDAQ:ATAI) focus on its wholly-owned psychedelics pipeline in a follow-up call. This includes BPL-003, which has continued to surpass expectations. The firm thus cited Atai Life Sciences' (NASDAQ:ATAI) focus on its 'most promising near-term asset' for the target upgrade. Headquartered in Germany, Atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ATAI) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treating mental health disorders. While we acknowledge the potential of ATAI as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
