Researchers believe that the immune system may play a role in inflammatory diseases. However, the cause of many inflammatory conditions is poorly understood. There are a wide variety of conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the body. These conditions are called chronic inflammatory diseases. Types of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Here’s an overview of common chronic inflammatory diseases and their symptoms. Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a digestive tract condition that is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)....

Schumer spoke to the One NYCHA podcast about housing initiatives designed to serve vulnerable people and historic resistance from local communities to such projects. At one point in the discussion, Schumer referred to “retarded children.” “Retarded” is now considered an outdated and offensive term and has been largely eliminated from federal statues. Schumer was discussing his time in the New York state legislature between 1975 and 1980, when the term was more commonly used....

A coalition of 62 organizations, including advocacy groups like Greenpeace and labor unions, insisted that the rule change would “restore a functioning Senate” in a letter addressed to Schumer. Progressive calls to eliminate the filibuster have been mounting amid concerns that Republicans in the Senate could obstruct attempts to pass Democratic legislation under the current rules, despite Democrats recently taking control of both Congress and the White House. “The filibuster was never intended to be used and abused the way it has been over the past decade,” the groups wrote to Schumer....

No details were available about who spray-painted the changeable letterboard sign that was set up in front of the First Grace United Methodist Church and read “Love thy neighbor. Get Vaccinated.” The Bible verse “Revelations 13:17” that was painted across the sign reads: “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Some biblical scholars acknowledge " beast" as a reference to the Antichrist and the mark mentioned in the verse is used to identify followers of the Antichrist, according to Fox8 Live....

MORE: Top 25 live updates The move definitely isn’t a good look for the coach, especially considering he’s 29-18 through four seasons as the Bearcats’ coach. He can’t have something like this hanging over his head when Cincinnati athletic director Mike Bohn decides whether Tuberville is worth keeping. But then, maybe he’ll tell Bohn to go to hell, too. UPDATE: Bohn released a public statement on Tuberville’s outburst, saying the coach was in a “no-win” situation....

The holiday, which honors the Mexican army’s win against French forces led by Napoleon III in the Battle of Puebla in Mexico in 1862, was a symbol of Mexican resistance against foreign rule. From around the mid-20th century, the day has been more generally associated with celebrating Mexican national pride, culture and heritage. The city of Puebla was later renamed Puebla de Zaragoza, in honor of Ignacio Zaragoza, the general who led the Mexican army in the battle....

To be honest, it also was probably the first hug, because even in the best of player/coach relationships, there isn't much call for such an interaction. And Sean Kilpatrick and Mick Cronin have one of the best. This being Senior Night, though, they embraced tightly near the center circle on Cincinnati’s Ed Jucker Court, with the clock adjacent to that video board slowly counting down the remaining minutes before tipoff....

Schumer told CNN Tuesday he thinks Clarence should recuse himself, saying, “I think there should be some kind of code of ethics for Supreme Court justices.” The same day, Pelosi sarcastically said, “It’s up to an individual justice to decide to recuse himself if his wife is participating in a coup,” Punchbowl News reported. The two join Senator Dick Durbin, who called for Clarence to recuse himself on any such cases on Monday, and 24 more Democrats who signed a letter on Monday to Thomas and Chief Justice John Roberts with the same request....

At Sunday’s Advance Auto Parts Clash, an exhibition tune-up ahead of the Daytona 500, Logano will be back on the track competing for the first time since he overpowered rival Martin Truex Jr. down the stretch at Homestead for his first championship. MORE: Watch the Clash at Daytona live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) Truex will be in a new car, the No. 19 under Joe Gibbs Racing management. He previously raced the No....

Violent scenes broke out in Barcelona after nine Catalan political leaders received long prison sentences for their roles in the region’s 2017 referendum and subsequent unilateral declaration of independence. A rally in Barcelona has been called by pro-independence politicians for October 26, the day Barca were due to host bitter rivals Madrid. RFEF’s Competition Committee assessed the situation in a meeting on Thursday and resolved to delay LaLiga’s showpiece fixture....

Meaning Claustrophobia is a type of specific phobia. Specific phobias are classified as anxiety disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed. The fear and avoidance causes significant distress or impairment. For someone with claustrophobia, this means experiencing intense and irrational fear in a confined or crowded situation that is, otherwise, safe....

In a game against Gardner-Webb, Clemson head coach Brad Brownell called a timeout they didn’t have. Even the announcers were confused by the situation. When technical free throws are shot the announcers finally realize what happened. The free throws put Clemson behind 72-70 with 6.6 seconds left. They had their chances at the rim but missed at the final buzzer. After the game, Brownell owned up to his mistake....

The Yellow Jackets felt the modern-day equivalent Saturday against No. 1 Clemson. The Tigers won 73-7 in another pick-your-score-game for Dabo Swinney that is going to raise questions about the level of play in the ACC. Is Clemson too good for its own good in the conference? This has become one of the talking points that follow the Tigers with each lopsided victory against an ACC opponent. Their success almost works against the program from a perception standpoint — and that is a faulty narrative....

So instead of bringing Addie to Clemson to see the Tigers, Clemson went to her Sunday with a personal pep rally that included band members, cheerleaders, fans and the Clemson mascot. MORE: SN Week 8 Power Poll | Cheerleaders “This is amazing,” a surprised Stephanie Bolt told WYFF. “I was crying when I saw them coming up over the hill.” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney also sent a signed football to the family and dedicated it to Addison, who is unable to eat, breathe or hold her head up on her own....

“They’ve just been bullying people all along,” Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson says of Alabama. MORE: Clemson vs. Alabama: Inside the game | 20 things you should know about Clemson Meanwhile, we give you the underdog. The underdog that couldn’t replace all those lost starters at the beginning of the season. The same underdog that couldn’t beat Notre Dame or Florida State and couldn’t close it out against North Carolina....

Line movement: Georgia opened as an 8.5-point favorite, but that spread dropped to -7.5 at most shops. If you’re a Clemson backer, +8 could still be found late in the week. The total has also seen a lot of downward movement since opening at 57.5. The most common number is 55, but some 54.5s are out there for OVER players. Visit our live odds page for updated lines and totals....

The climate crisis is permanent, rapidly escalating and affects every area of our economic and social lives. And, for that very reason, we should look at the current batch of global crises with a climate lens. It’s clear that the Glasgow Climate Pact, today, is on life-support, and that, with the recent Stockholm 50 and UNFCCC Intersessional meetings failing to deliver on critical issues, something now has to give....

Middlesex County announced on Monday that the process of relocating all of the Johnson Park Animal Haven’s animals to new homes across the state is now underway. The facility sits on the north bank of the Raritan River, an area that is susceptible to flooding. There was widespread concern at the emergence of photos showing various animals at the Johnson Park Animal Haven, including goats and alpacas, standing in high floodwater in the aftermath of heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Ida in September....