While vitamin D is known to play an important role in bone health, there is inconsistent data on its role in other medical conditions, such as heart disease, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain disorders, like chronic pain and headaches. What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in two forms: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3): It is made by the body after exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) and is present in certain foods such as tuna and salmon....

The recent friendlies weren’t so much about judging the play of the team, but rather individuals, because the reality is at least half of the squad that takes the field for the World Cup qualifier against Honduras in March will come from leagues outside MLS. There wasn’t much seen in the recent friendlies to suggest the MLS contingent is ready to overtake the foreign-based selections, even with Arena in charge....

The 35-year-old icon is seeking the crowning achievement of his legendary career by winning the most prestigious trophy in the sport which has eluded him in four previous attempts. He has already confirmed that this will be his last World Cup. Despite a shock loss in their opening match to Saudi Arabia, Argentina advanced to the World Cup final against France surviving knockout matches against Australia, Netherlands, and Croatia. Scaloni has tactfully molded this team since taking over in 2018, and his work culminated in the 2021 Copa America triumph on Brazilian soil, clinching Messi his first trophy with the senior national team and finally ridding him of the criticism that constantly followed him on his travels for his country....

The Texans running back was initially expected to miss about half the season, but according to the Houston Chronicle, he could be back by late September or early October. It confirms an earlier report from a Houston radio station that claimed Foster would likely return sometime between Weeks 2-4. FANTASY: RB bargains to steal in your draft | Running back rankings Foster’s expedited recovery is good news for fantasy owners who were able to snag him in late rounds....

On Monday she posted an 11-second clip of what is likely to be the music video for “Boyfriend.” It shows Grande in what appears to be a confrontation with a man, presumedly her “boyfriend” in the video. Then it cuts to the title of the song and its release date, August 2. The single and video feature the pop duo Social House, helmed by Michael “Mike” Foster and Charles “Scootie” Anderson, who also produced “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings....

According to complaints filed by the Justice Department, Richardson — one of the 10 arrested who were involved in the bribery scheme — allegedly paid $15,000 to five-star Class of 2018 point guard Jahvon Quinerly. The complaints allege Arizona was willing to offer $150,000 to what is believed to be five-star small forward Nassir Little, also in the 2018 class. MORE: Rick Pitino reportedly identified as ‘Coach-2’ in FBI report...

“It is now August of 2021. The election of November 2020 is over,” Jack Sellers, a Republican, wrote. “If you haven’t figured out that the election in Maricopa County was free, fair, and accurate yet, I’m not sure you ever will.” In the letter, tweeted by Brahm Resnik, a reporter for Phoenix-based news station KPNX-TV, Sellers wrote the State Senate GOP has not finished the audit because they “hired people who have no experience and little understanding of how professional elections are run....

The flooding of the river—a 649-mile long tributary to the Colorado River flowing through New Mexico and Arizona—was caused by heavy monsoon rainfall and storms on August 22. “At approximately 4:30 this morning the water levels of the Gila River reached a point where water began to spill into portions of Duncan,” the Duncan Valley Rural Fire District wrote on Facebook. “Currently the water level at the bridge is 22....

Arizona Senate Republicans have been pushing forward with a widely criticized and mocked audit of the presidential election results. County officials in Maricopa County—the most populous in Arizona—completed a formal audit of the results last November, and it did not uncover any discrepancies. But GOP lawmakers in the state have pushed forward with their own audit because of former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the 2020 election was “stolen” for President Joe Biden....

According to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), the state experienced a record-breaking 19,346 cases on January 5. As of January 13, the department reported 95 percent of hospital inpatient beds were in use, with a third of the beds specifically going to COVID-19 patients. In the statement, Dr. Miriam Anand, president of the ArMA, said experts are predicting this surge has not peaked yet. “Over the course of the pandemic, we have faced many challenges; however, what we are up against today is unparalleled,” Anand said....

“What we see in the data is pretty predictable,” Will Humble, who served as the director of Arizona’s Department of Health Services from 2009 to 2015, told KSAZ-TV Fox 10 Phoenix. Humble pointed out that the southwestern state’s stay-at-home order ended just over two weeks ago. “I’d expect to continue to see an increase in cases compared to where we were in the middle of May, because we are not using the same intervention, the-stay-at-home order, the distancing, and people are getting back to work,” he said....

Lake made the comments in response to questioning from Fox News’ Bret Baier during an interview on Monday, three days after the U.S. Supreme Court released a ruling that overturns the nearly 50-year-old decision of Roe v. Wade that protected a pregnant woman’s right to an abortion. The decision overturned the 1973 ruling that protected women who seek an abortion “without undue restrictive interference from the government,” guaranteed under the 14th Amendment....

The Phoenix New Times obtained audio of Allen’s comments on Thursday — they were published on Friday. In the speech, the senator expressed her fears that the United States does not have the resource capacity for new immigrants. She also argued that immigrants are arriving at a rate that does not allow them to learn “the principles of our country.” According to the New Times, Allen’s comments were part of a 25-minute speech delivered at the Arizona Republican Party headquarters in Phoenix during an event called “Mormon Political Pioneers: Then & Now” on July 15....

Sedona Ranch Retreats in Arizona, which offers life coaching, “past life regression” and cannabis coaching sessions, opens its doors to people searching for a form of healing. It also offers visitors overnight stays in suits and cabins that run up to $179 per night. But, the retreat, run by Fernanda Durlene, shared an update on its website until recently that said it would not accept people who had been vaccinated against COVID-19....

The Sun Devils and Wildcats faced off in yet another iteration of The Copper State’s favorite rivalry on Friday. As one would expect after years and years of tightly-contested clashes, the atmosphere was tense. And tempers flared not just on the playing field, but on the sidelines, when fiery demon Sparky the Sun Devil put his dukes up against Wilbur Wildcat. Not convinced? Check it out: Based on that clip, it looked like Sparky got the better licks in before the two were pulled apart....

The state’s Republican governor released the figures in a tweet Monday afternoon, along with an infographic on Arkansas COVID-19 data and hospitalization info from the Arkansas Department of Health showing 995 new Covid-19 cases Monday, and 21 new COVID-19 related deaths. This news comes just over a week after approximately 80,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were thrown away by authorities when they reached their expiration date on July 30, without anybody to take them, even though Hutchinson has been doing outreach, urging residents to get their jabs....

The incident occurred in Ojuelos, in the western Mexican state of Jalisco on Saturday night, state prosecutors said. There were at least four armed men who carried out the attack, Explica reported. Following the attack, the National Guard and the Municipal Police arrived at the scene to secure the area. No one has been arrested so far in connection with the attack and dozens of nine-millimetre shells were found at the scene of the crime....

The unverified private messages are not confirmed to belong to the Call Me By Your Name actor but that didn’t stop Twitter from having a field day with them. Alleged to be from Hammer’s Instagram account—although such images could easily have been doctored—the messages include graphic accounts of sex acts and cannibalism. One message reads: “I am 100 percent a cannibal.” In another exchange, the user says: “I need to drink your blood....

The video, from March 30 and collected by Italian news organization ilpiacenza, shows one patient’s misfortune as he finds himself being treated for COVID-19 on his birthday in the field hospital in northern Italy. Much to his surprise, he’s presented with a birthday cake. “This is the #ItalianArmy this is the #Italy that the world likes! Happy birthday Bruno, our guest in the field hospital in Piacenza!” wrote the Italian Army on its official Twitter account....

Word came Tuesday that Palmer won’t join fellow golf gods Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player in hitting ceremonial first tee shots at Augusta. At 86, Palmer has a nagging shoulder injury that hinders his swing. MORE: Look back at 2015 Masters | Multiple Masters winners | Recent champions “I would love to go on doing it forever, but I don’t have the physical capability to hit the shot the way I would want to hit it,” Palmer said, according to various media outlets....