Articles tagged with injuries

Sat, May 19, 2012

Protests dwindle in Chicago as NATO summit concludes

By Mary Wisniewski and James B. Kelleher

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Anti-war protests in Chicago dwindled on Monday to a few hundred people at the headquarters ...

Fri, May 18, 2012

Minor injuries in guardrail crash

WESTON, Wis (WSAU) A 29-year-old driver suffered minor injuries when he crashed into the guardrail on Camp Phillips Road in Weston yesterday morning. He ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

U.S. Navy ships collide off California, no injuries reported

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two U.S. Navy ships collided off the coast of California on Wednesday due to a steering malfunction during a refueling ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

U.S. men's basketball upbeat despite key injuries

By Larry Fine

DALLAS (Reuters) - Despite a rash of season-ending injuries to top National Basketball Association (NBA) players, U.S. Olympic basketball coach Mike ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

Madison hospital warning parents about child injuries on ATV's

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Hitting the trails on all-terrain vehicles is a favorite summer-time activity in Wisconsin.

But a Madison hospital has seen a large ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Brewers Nurse Injuries As They Begin Homestand

MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) A 3-and-6 road trip has dropped the Milwaukee Brewers from second-place to fourth in the National League Central. And they hope ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

Injuries mount in Brewers loss

SAN FRANCISCO (TSN-WSAU) Madison Bumgarner tossed seven innings of one-run ball and the San Francisco Giants topped the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-2, in the middle ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Over 100 more former NFL players sue over head injuries

(Reuters) - More than 100 former NFL players on Thursday sued the league claiming ongoing debilitating effects from head injuries, joining a group of some ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Football knee injuries more likely on artificial turf: study

(Reuters) - College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial turf versus grass, according to a U ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Football knee injuries likelier on turf than grass

By Kerry Grens

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial surface ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Brazil sex worker may sue U.S. embassy over injuries

By Peter Murphy and Ana Flor

BRASILIA (Reuters) - A former Brazilian prostitute plans to sue the United States embassy and five of its personnel ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Injuries Plague Badgers Heading Into Spring Game

MADISON, WI (WSAU) The toll of nagging injuries is rising for the Wisconsin football team, just days before the annual Spring Game on Saturday ...

Tue, April 24, 2012

No injuries or damage after UP power plant fire

MARQUETTE, MI (WTAQ) - No damage or injuries were reported in a small fire Monday night at a power plant in Upper Michigan owned by ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Milwaukee woman dies from injuries suffered in house fire

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A woman injured in a Milwaukee house fire last weekend has died.

An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Police: Accused Oakland gunman targeted administrator, classmates

By Laird Harrison and Malathi Nayak

OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - A former student accused of killing seven people and wounding three others in a shooting ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Football turns to helmet technology to tackle head injuries

By Scott Malone

BOSTON (Reuters) - As Americans grow more aware of the risk of brain injury tied to football - the country's most popular ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Johansson fears long-term injuries over Avengers role

The Hollywood beauty is reprising her Iron Man 2 role as the Black Widow in the upcoming blockbuster epic and insisted on performing her ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

Johansson fears long-term injuries over Avengers role

The Hollywood beauty is reprising her Iron Man 2 role as the Black Widow in the upcoming blockbuster epic and insisted on performing her ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

Johansson fears long-term injuries over Avengers role

The Hollywood beauty is reprising her Iron Man 2 role as the Black Widow in the upcoming blockbuster epic and insisted on performing her ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

BP refinery leaks acid in Texas City; no injuries

By Erwin Seba

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hydrofluoric acid (HF) leaked from an alkylation unit at BP Plc's 406,570-barrels-per-day refinery in Texas City, Texas ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

No injuries in Stevens Point fire

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point fire department responded to a fire at a home on Jade Court on Sunday. It was reported ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

No injuries after car-train accident in Beaver Dam

BEAVER DAM, WI (WTAQ) - Witnesses say the driver sped up when he saw the train coming in Beaver Dam Saturday afternoon, but he didn ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Man dies from injuries sustained in Alaska avalanche

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A second man pulled from an avalanche on Tuesday in the mountains near Haines, Alaska, has died, Alaska ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Child injuries on farms cost $1.4 billion a year

(Reuters) - More than 26,000 children and adolescents are injured on farms and ranches in the United States every year, racking up costs of ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Child injuries on U.S. farms cost $1.4 billion a year

By Frederik Joelving

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than 26,000 kids and adolescents get injured on farms and ranches in the U.S ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Two dead, including gunman, in shooting at Pittsburgh hospital

By Matt Stroud

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Two people were killed and seven people were wounded in a shooting on Thursday at a psychiatric institute ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Toddler found in field after tornado dies of injuries

By Cary Stemle

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) - A toddler who was found alive in a field in tornado-ravaged southeastern Indiana after her parents and two ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Racine man arrested after baby hospitalized with serious injuries

RACINE, WI (WTAQ) - Racine authorities say a 25 year old man has been arrested after a three month old girl showed up at a ...

Fri, March 02, 2012

California skier dies of injuries suffered in avalanche

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Northern California man who was caught in an avalanche while "extreme" skiing with two friends in the ...

Fri, March 02, 2012

Safety around snow blowers urged after 7 Eau Claire men suffered injuries

EAU CLAIRE, WI (WTAQ) - State officials are warning people to keep their hands out of their snow blowers.

That’s after 7 men in ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Tornado-ravaged areas hit by snowstorm, cold

By John D. Stoll

WEST LIBERTY, Kentucky (Reuters) - A winter snow storm added to the woes on Monday of tornado-struck Indiana and Kentucky, dropping ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Lacrosse trial details victim's massive head injuries

By Brandon Shulleeta

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - Responders to slain University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love described massive head injuries that prosecutors illustrated to ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Tassimo brewers and espresso pads recalled after burn injuries

(Reuters) - More than 1.7 million single cup coffee brewers made by Tassimo and another 4 million Tassimo espresso coffee pads were recalled on ...

Sat, February 04, 2012

No injuries after tanker truck explodes near Whitewater

ROCK COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A tanker truck and a building were damaged in a propane gas explosion Friday afternoon, but no injuries were reported ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies at 29

By Dan Whitcomb

(Reuters) - Top Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, an early gold medal favorite ahead of the 2014 Olympics, died at a Utah ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

"Double-jointed" soccer players have more injuries

By Amy Norton

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Soccer players with "hypermobile" joints may have a higher injury risk than their less flexible teammates, a ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

NY man sues airlines for injuries in foiling would-be bomber

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York man is suing two airlines for $10 million for injuries he says he sustained in ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Eye injuries down in women's lacrosse

By Kerry Grens

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eye injuries among female lacrosse players dropped dramatically after US Lacrosse, the governing board for the sport ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Eye injuries down in women's lacrosse

By Kerry Grens

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eye injuries among female lacrosse players dropped dramatically after US Lacrosse, the governing board for the sport ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Eye injuries down in women's lacrosse

By Kerry Grens

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eye injuries among female lacrosse players dropped dramatically after US Lacrosse, the governing board for the sport ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Injuries Mar Packer Victory

NEW YORK (WSAU) The Green Bay Packers won the N-F-C North Division late last night, after the second-place Detroit Lions lost at New Orleans ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Storms cause damage, deaths, injuries in South

By Colleen Jenkins

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Severe storms and suspected tornadoes across the South have resulted in structural damage, power outages, injuries and ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Storms cause damage and at least one death in South

By Kathy Finn

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Severe storms and suspected tornadoes across the South on Wednesday resulted in structural damage, power outages, injuries and ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

No injuries after part of bluff collapses at Oak Creek We Energies' plant

OAK CREEK, WI (WTAQ) - Part of a bluff collapsed Monday at the We Energies’ power plant in Oak Creek, just south of Milwaukee.

No ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

UPDATE: Gaddafi killed as Libya's revolt takes hometown

By Rania El Gamal and Tim Gaynor

SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi is dead, Libya's new leaders said, killed by fighters who overran ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

Sports-related brain injuries in youngsters soar, CDC says

(Reuters) - Traumatic brain injuries in youth athletes climbed by 60 percent in the last decade, with young men injured playing football or biking accounting ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Fort Bragg soldiers hospitalized with heat injuries

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Forty-three soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina were evaluated for heat-related illness on Friday after taking part in a 12-mile ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Fort Bragg march lands soldiers in hospital with heat injuries

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Forty-three soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina suffered heat-related injuries on Friday while taking part in a 12-mile march, a ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Texas college on lockdown after shots fired, no injuries

By Karen Brooks

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A small community college in coastal southeast Texas was on lockdown for 40 minutes on Wednesday afternoon after ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

NFL warns teams of possible fines for faking injuries

By Simon Evans

(Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) has urged teams to stamp out any faking of injuries and threatened sanctions against those ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Lockdown ends at Arizona air base, no gunman found

TUCSON, Ariz (Reuters) - A security incident that placed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in southern Arizona on lockdown ended after a thorough search of the ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

"Eccentric" exercises may ward off hamstring injuries

By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pro and amateur soccer players who regularly did a particular strengthening exercise were less likely to get ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

No initial reports of injuries, major damage in 5.9 quake: DC EMS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are no initial reports of injuries or major damage in Washington, D.C. from a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

No initial reports of injuries, major damage in 5.9 quake: DC EMS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are no initial reports of injuries or major damage in Washington, D.C. from a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

Mets lose key players Reyes and Murphy to injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Mets have lost National League batting leader Jose Reyes for a couple of weeks and infielder Daniel Murphy ...

Sun, August 07, 2011

Reyes, Murphy hurt in Mets' season of injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) The New York Mets will place infielder Daniel Murphy on the disabled list and could be without All Star Jose Reyes ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Major League Baseball injuries increasing

By Allison Bond

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injuries among Major League Baseball players are on the rise, despite advances in conditioning methods and injury ...

Thu, July 28, 2011

Non-head injuries may impact thinking skills: study

By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A blow to the head isn't the only injury that can make a football player a ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Drug company CEO's child dies from injuries

By Marty Graham

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Four days after the girlfriend of a wealthy pharmaceutical executive was found hanged at his mansion near San ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Drug company CEO's child dies from injuries

By Marty Graham

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Four days after the girlfriend of a wealthy pharmaceutical executive was found hanged at his mansion near San ...

Fri, June 03, 2011

Trains collide in Chicago, 12 minor injuries

CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Amtrak train and a Metra commuter train collided at Chicago's Union Station on Friday, resulting in up to 12 minor ...

Thu, June 02, 2011

Head injuries linked to later violence

By Alison McCook

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults who've suffered head injuries are more likely to get into a fight or take ...

Fri, May 27, 2011

Pennsylvania storm blows over circus tent, causes injuries

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A circus tent collapsed during a storm in western Pennsylvania, injuring at least three people, a circus employee said on Friday.

Dozens ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Army chief faults unfit recruits for injuries

By Jim Wolf

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army recruits have had poorer diets and are less fit than past generations, making them more prone ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Man dies from motorcycle crash injuries

MARSHFIELD,Wis (WSAU) A 21-year-old has died from injuries after a motorcycle crash last week.

Thomas McCrath was hospitalized last Friday when his bike ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Crossing guard suffers minor injuries

WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A crossing guard near John Muir Middle School in Wausau suffered minor injuries in a slow-speed accident on Stewart Avenue.

72-year-old ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Broncos' Hunter stabbed, but injuries not serious: report

DENVER (Reuters) - Denver Broncos linebacker Jason Hunter was the victim of a stabbing though his injuries were not serious, according to a report on ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Bryant, Rose set to test injuries in Tuesday's playoff

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hobbled All Stars Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose are set to test their ankle injuries on Tuesday when both are expected ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Former slugger Carlos Delgado retires after battling injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former All-Star first baseman Carlos Delgado retired from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, two years after he was sidelined with a ...

Mon, April 11, 2011

Severe Storms Cause Injuries in Merrill

Merrill, Wis. (Learfield) - At least three people in Merrill were sent to hospitals, after last night’s storms that ripped through the northern two-thirds ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Home safety products can prevent injuries in kids

By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Installing stair gates, cabinet locks, and smoke detectors led to a drop in injury rates in young ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Cubs lose two starting pitchers to injuries

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago Cubs starting pitchers Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner will be out for at least two weeks with injuries, the National League ...

Mon, April 04, 2011

Kentucky tornado hits plant, minor injuries reported

LOUISVILLE, Ky (Reuters) - A tornado hit an auto sealing plant in southeastern Kentucky Monday, tearing a truck-sized hole into the building, but causing only ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

Brewers Beat Angels, Battle Injuries

Phoenix, Az (WSAU)The Milwaukee Brewers won another exhibition slug-fest yesterday, 11-to-8 over the Angels of Anaheim in Tempe Arizona. Yuniesky Betancourt hit his ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Brewers Win, More Injuries

Arizona (WHBL-Learfield) - The injuries continue to mount for the Milwaukee Brewers. Starter Shaun Marcum felt tightness in his right throwing shoulder yesterday. And he ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Brewers Win As Injuries Are Mounting

Arizona (WHBL-Learfield) - The Milwaukee Brewers won an exhibition slugfest against San Francisco yesterday, 12-to-8. Outfielder Jeremy Reed hit a three-run homer in the fifth ...

Mon, February 21, 2011

Half of hamstring injuries happen in NFL preseason

By Kerry Grens

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The mid-air grabs of wide receivers, the elegant sprints of defensive secondaries, and the gaping kicks of ...

Sat, February 05, 2011

Injuries By Falling Ice At Cowboy Stadium

ARLINGTON, Tx (WSAU) It's too cold -- and now people are getting hurt. But, Green Bay and Pittsburgh football fans feel right at home ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Islanders' Rick DiPietro to miss up to six weeks with injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro is expected to miss up to six weeks with injuries suffered in a fight with ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

Exercise prevents knee injuries in army recruits

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stretching and strengthening exercises help new military recruits avoid knee pain from hard training, UK researchers have found.

Nearly a ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Preliminary Tests: AR Blackbirds Died From Blunt Force Injuries

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Preliminary tests in Madison show that thousands of blackbirds which fell from the sky in Arkansas died from blunt-force injuries.

The ...

Sun, January 02, 2011

Strong 7.1 magnitude quake hits Chile, no injuries

By Maria Jose Latorre

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, driving panicked residents from their homes due ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Tierney spends Christmas in hospital to recover from Spider-Man injuries

Monday's (20Dec10) preview was cut short following a horrific accident in which Tierney tumbled from a platform above the stage.

He was hospitalised ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Small Mexican drone crashes in Texas, no injuries

By Alejandro Martinez-Cabrera

EL PASO, Texas (Reuters) - A small unmanned Mexican drone has crashed near El Paso triggering an investigation by U.S. federal ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

Tampa Bay's Joseph, Grimm shelved for season with injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a blow to their surprising run for the playoffs with the loss of guard Davin Joseph ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Deaths, injuries among grain workers hit record

By Alyce Hinton

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Accidents in grain silos, storage bins and other facilities killed and injured a record number of workers through October ...

Sat, October 30, 2010

Cuban hurdler Robles ready for 2011 after injuries

By Nelson Acosta

HAVANA (Reuters) - Olympic 110 meters hurdles champion Dayron Robles has recovered from the injuries that cut short his season and is ...

Thu, October 28, 2010

Targeted training, fewer soccer injuries

By Alison McCook

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A series of 11 low-impact exercises designed specifically to prevent soccer injuries may do just that, new ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Shots fired at Pentagon, no injuries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gunman fired shots at the Pentagon early on Tuesday but there were no injuries or significant damage, a Pentagon spokesman said ...

Mon, October 18, 2010

Gun Accidentally Fires at FDL Show, No Injuries

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Nobody was hurt after a handgun accidentally went off at a crowded gun show during the weekend in Fond ...

Sun, October 17, 2010

Packers battle Dolphins, injuries, today at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY, Wis (WSAU-TSN) The ailing Green Bay Packers will make a welcome return to Lambeau Field in Week 6, though the visiting Miami ...

Mon, October 11, 2010

Packers Lose, More Injuries

Green Bay, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - Quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a concussion at the end of yesterday's 16-to-13 Packers' loss at Washington. And he was ...

Thu, October 07, 2010

Packer Injuries Mounting

Green Bay, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - The injuries are piling up for the Green Bay Packers, and they might be limping into Sunday’s contest at ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Minor Injuries After Milwaukee School Bus Crash

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Several youngsters had minor injuries Monday morning when a school bus crashed on Milwaukee’s north side.

School officials and police ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Oshkosh Woman Dies From Injuries in Hwy. 41 Crash

DE PERE, Wis. (WTAQ) - An 81-year-old woman has died in a crash in which Highway 41 was shut down for six hours during the ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

No Injuries After Explosion at Site of New Madison Store

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - No one was injured Wednesday morning when a container of welding gas exploded on a truck in a new department store ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Rep brushes off Depp's 'injuries' as fake

The Hollywood star appeared to have sustained a bloody gash across his right eyebrow and a cross-shaped cut on his cheekbone when he stepped ...

Sat, September 18, 2010

Birnamwood Man Dies From Crash Injuries

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) A 71 year old Birnamwood man who was in a one car crash last Sunday that was not reported to police ...

Mon, September 13, 2010

Kids' brain injuries from basketball may be rising

By Amy Norton

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly 400,000 U.S. children and teenagers go to the emergency room for basketball-related injuries each ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

Car rear ends school bus, no serious injuries

(Updated with new details)

TOWN OF PLOVER, Wis. (WSAU) – Two Antigo High School students escaped serious injury Thursday morning after they rear-ended a stopped ...

Mon, September 06, 2010

Vikings Injuries Week One

MINNESOTA VIKINGS - Linebacker J Leman (8/31, toe) is on injured reserve.
Cornerback Chris Cook (8/31, knee) is expected to miss at least ...

Wed, September 01, 2010

No Injuries After Plane Crash Landed in Waukesha Co.

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Three people escaped injury Tuesday night when a single-engine plane crash landed at the Waukesha County Airport.

Authorities said the ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Survival differences after injuries 'alarming'

By Frederik Joelving

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The chances of surviving a gunshot or a car crash may vary across North America, researchers have ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Child injuries drop after NY booster seat law

By Amy Norton

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic injuries among children ages 4 to 6 declined in New York State in the wake of ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

Man dies from crash injuries

TOMAHAWK, Wis (WSAU) A driver who crashed on Highway 8 near Mason Lake in Oneida County has died from his injuries. The crash happened ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Winstead's Scott Pilgrim injuries

Winstead plays the title character's love interest Ramona V. Flowers in the big screen adaptation of the graphic novel and she completed a ...

Thu, July 29, 2010

Man dies from crash injuries

TOWN OF HARTLAND, Wis (WSAU) A man involved in a car crash Monday died from his injuries yesterday.

Shawano County sheriffs deputies say 86-year-old ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later

By Frederik Joelving

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Soldiers may develop epilepsy from a head injury as many as 30 years down the road, hints ...

Wed, July 07, 2010

Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries

By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not ...

Wed, July 07, 2010

10-Year-Old Arrested for Injuries to Toddler

BELOIT, Wis. (WTAQ) - A 10-year-old babysitter is under arrest in Beloit.

Police said the youngster was watching a 23-month-old toddler for several weeks, while ...

Mon, July 05, 2010

Big guns escape with minor injuries in Tour crash

By Julien Pretot

SPA, Belgium (Reuters) - Defending Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong and the Schleck brothers escaped with minor injuries after ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

Sanya Richards-Ross could be out for season with injuries

By Gene Cherry

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Women's 400 meters world champion Sanya Richards-Ross could miss the rest of the season because of injuries ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

Brain damage rare in kids with simple head injuries

By Frederik Joelving

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You shouldn't worry too much if your kid hits his or her head and the doctor ...

Tue, June 08, 2010

On the ice, checking may triple preteen injuries

By Frederik Joelving

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Preteen hockey players are more than three times as likely to get hurt if body checking is ...

Sun, June 06, 2010

Spain wary after rivals suffer slew of injuries

By Iain Rogers

MADRID (Reuters) - The recent rash of international injuries is worrying and Spain are taking precautions to make sure none of their ...

Fri, June 04, 2010

Circumcision may prevent sex-related penis injuries

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that circumcised men appear less likely to sustain cuts, abrasions and other minor injuries to the ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Snowblower injuries level off but still a threat

By Rachael Myers Lowe

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Summer weather has overtaken much of the U.S., but keep this new study in mind ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Injuries to kids on crutches up: study

By Rachael Myers Lowe

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injuries to young people related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs and walkers are on the ...

Sat, May 22, 2010

Schofield Woman Dies From Fire Injuries

Madison, Wi (WSAU) 94 year old Irene Zastrow died Thursday at the University of Wisconsin Hospital Burn Center after being seriously injured in a ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Injuries could force Ghana to shuffle the pack

ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has described as a "disaster" the injury crisis that threatens to hamper his team's prospects at the ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

Athens' prison bomb causes damage but no injuries

ATHENS (Reuters) - A powerful bomb exploded outside Athens' main prison on Thursday, causing extensive damage, but no injuries, police said.

"It was a really ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

Ski helmets do not increase neck injuries: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that the extra weight of a helmet could cause neck injuries during skiing accidents, that doesn't seem ...

Sun, May 02, 2010

Explosion damages HSBC branch in Athens, no injuries

ATHENS (Reuters) - A bomb exploded at a branch of HSBC bank in Athens on Sunday, damaging the entrance but causing no injuries, police said ...

Wed, April 21, 2010

Drug could stop spinal injuries, researchers say

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Shutting off a single gene can help stop the cascade of damage that can paralyze ...

Sun, April 18, 2010

Silk brain implant could aid spinal injuries, epilepsy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A brain implant made partly of silk can melt onto the surface of the brain, providing an "intimate" connection for recording signals ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Warning about teen injuries on ATV's

UNDATED (WSAU) ATVs are a lot of fun, but you shouldn’t forget how dangerous they can be. New reports show a high rate ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Reports: ATV-Related Deaths, Injuries High Among Young Teens

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - ATVs are a lot of fun, but you shouldn’t forget how dangerous they can be. New reports show a high ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

Soldier lies about rank, war injuries upon returning home

UNDATED (WSAU) The mother of a New London soldier who reportedly misrepresented his injuries, rank, and unit in Afghanistan is still proud of his ...

Mon, March 08, 2010

Delavan Firefighters Return Home After Suffering Fire Injuries

DELAVAN, Wis. (WTAQ) - 10 firefighters are home from the hospital, after getting injured while fighting a blaze at a sports bar in Delavan. Fire ...

Thu, February 11, 2010

Man Dies From Injuries In Schofield Chemical Accident

SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WTAQ) - 1 of 3 workers injured in a chemical accident at a plant near Wausau has died. 31-year-old Eric Simpson was the ...

Fri, January 29, 2010

Kenosha Grandma Gets 15 Years Prison For Causing Baby's Brain Injuries

KENOSHA, Wis. (WTAQ) - A grandmother from Kenosha has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing severe brain injuries to her baby grandson ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

Milwaukee Drug Suspect Caught After Injuries Suffered In Getaway

MILWAUKEE (WRN) - A drug suspect in Milwaukee might have broken his pelvis when he jumped out of a second story window to avoid being ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Fire damages store in Chicago shopping mall, no injuries

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Firefighters extinguished a fire on Friday that damaged a Sephora cosmetics store located on the first floor of the Macerich Co-owned shopping ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Bengals' Henry dies from injuries in fall

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry died on Thursday from injuries suffered in a fall from a pickup truck, police ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

NFL Bengals' Henry dies from injuries in fall

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry died on Thursday from injuries suffered in a fall from a pickup truck, police ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

Bengals' Henry suffers life-threatening injuries: report

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has suffered life-threatening injuries in an automobile accident, the team reported on their website.

Henry ...

Wed, December 16, 2009

No Injuries After Standoff In Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY (WRN) - No one was injured when a man fired shots from a house in Adams County and later surrendered after a standoff ...

Thu, December 10, 2009

Wanring about snowblower injuries

UNDATED (WRN) Another reminder about the gruesome dangers of snowblowers.

While some folks opt for a snowblower in hopes of avoiding strain on their ...

Tue, December 01, 2009

Needle injuries often not reported by med students

By Megan Brooks

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Medical students are commonly stuck by needles but often fail to report their injuries to employee health ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Injuries Mar Packer Win

Green Bay, Wi (WSAU) Serious knee injuries to Al Harris and Aaron Kampmen put a damper on the Packer 30-24 win over the 49ers ...

Tue, November 10, 2009

Hot tub injuries on the rise

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As more and more Americans have turned to hot tubs for some rest and relaxation, the number of hot tub-related ...

Wed, October 28, 2009

League vows to cooperate in review of head injuries