Some American dioceses have been looking to expand their clergy with African priests as that continent experiences a boom in Catholicism. This push comes as the number of priests in the U.S. is dropping significantly. According to Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, the number of priests in the country dropped by 60 percent from 1970 to 2020. As a result, around 3,500 parishes have been left without a permanent pastor....

The study, titled “Is there human DNA on cats?” was conducted by forensic researchers at Flinders University in Australia and officials with the Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, investigated the “transfer, persistence, prevalence, and recovery of DNA,” in criminal investigations and if household pets, like cats, could help play a role. “Collection of human DNA needs to become very important in crime scene investigations, but there is a lack of data on companion animals such as cats and dogs in their relationship to human DNA transfer,” forensic science researcher and co-author of the study, Heidi Monkman, said, according to Phys....

While it was once thought that what you eat and your stress levels could cause IBD, that is no longer the case. (Though they can induce an IBD flare in those who have the condition.) Common Causes IBD is frequently called autoimmune disease, a disease that is triggered by the immune system, but it is more accurate to say that it is an immune-mediated response. Seasonal flare-ups—during the spring or autumn—sometimes occur in people with IBD....

Symptoms Chronic GI bleeding, meaning the bleeding is slow, persistent or keeps recurring, tends to have less obvious symptoms, since it may come out in vomit or stool in microscopic amounts. However, chronic bleeding can lead to anemia, which is when you have fewer red blood cells than you should. Symptoms of anemia include: FatigueShortness of breathWeaknessPale skinFeeling lightheaded or dizzyChest painHeadachesCold hands and feetHeart palpitationsDifficulty concentrating If you do see blood in your vomit or stool, notice black, tarry stools, or vomit what looks like coffee grounds, you should see your healthcare provider as soon as possible....

You may also experience problems with your sense of smell with some causes of bad breath. Making this problem even more difficult or distressing for you is that your family and friends may not be comfortable telling you that you have a problem. Oral Causes of Bad Breath You currently have about 500 different types of bacteria in your mouth. It is easy for these bacteria to multiply as the oral cavity is an ideal location for bacterial growth due to the average temperature of 37°C and a humidity level of 96%....

Irving hurt his left biceps in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, and an MRI taken Monday revealed a strained tendon. The team said Irving will be shut down for two weeks and be re-evaluated. The loss of Irving, Cleveland's leading scorer and best player, for any length of time is a major blow to the Cavaliers' playoff chances. With 15 games left, the Cavs trail Atlanta by 4 1/2 games for the final spot in the Eastern Conference....

The Spain international has not featured for Arsenal since a 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets last October and revealed earlier this month the extent of an ordeal that almost led to his foot being amputated. Arsenal 6/4 to beat Man Utd Cazorla has undergone multiple surgeries on his right ankle and lost eight centimetres from the tendon, while he contracted an infection that left him at risk of losing his foot to gangrene in what Arsene Wenger described as “the worst injury I have known”....

Otherwise, his decision not to say the NFL club’s nickname wasn’t very conspicuous. MORE: ‘South Park’ shreds Redskins, NFL | Giants-Redskins betting tips Simms first told The Associated Press last month that he would refer to the team only as “Washington” during the broadcast. He said he wasn’t taking sides on whether the club should change its nickname, but he was sensitive to complaints that the term is offensive....

Speaking during a Senate hearing alongside the nation’s top health officials Tuesday morning, Walensky warned that the highly contagious Delta variant is rapidly spreading across the country. “This is a dramatic increase,” Walensky said, adding that “in some parts of the country the percentage is even higher, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates.” Walensky said that while deaths remain relatively low across the country, there has been a 48 percent increase, with an average of 239 deaths a day, in the last week alone....

The CDC reduced the blood lead reference value from 5 milligrams per deciliter of blood​​ to 3.5. With the new standard, twice as many children ages 1 to 5 could be considered to have high blood lead levels, which pose significant risks to all the major organs and the brain. Jill Cioffi, MD, a board-certified pediatrician at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, said the CDC’s update reflects better technology and testing capabilities that allow doctors to identify lower levels of lead now than before....

This will allow the “fully vaccinated” designation to keep applying to those who have received two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Several health experts have been pushing for the definition to include the booster due to the vaccines’ effects diminishing over time. Some worry that keeping the definition as it is might discourage people from getting booster shots—especially those who had to be convinced just to get the initial vaccination....

In the video shared on Friday, Angela Marsden, the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill located in Sherman Oaks, points out a large designated eating area for a film crew just a few feet away from where she set up her restaurant’s outdoor dining space. Pineapple Hill’s outdoor accommodations featured a small number of tables seven feet apart, in compliance with social distancing measures. “I walk into my parking lot and obviously [Los Angeles] Mayor [Eric] Garcetti has approved this…has approved this being set up for a movie company....

Smith, reacted to a joke Rock made about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith by storming the stage and slapping the comedian firmly in the mouth. Though the sound was cut from the ABC broadcast in the United States, in other countries’ broadcasts, Smith was heard shouting: “Keep my wife’s name out of your f****** mouth.” The moment has exploded on social media as viewers grapple with what they had just seen....

What launched this project? Jill Rappaport: I was watching “The View,” and being that I’m Jewish I thought, “Wouldn’t it be great to do a talk show called ‘The Jew’.” I’d get all Jewish hosts and, the way other shows cover A-list parties, we’d cover the “Bar Mitzvah of the Week.” But the television executives I talked to were like, “Nice idea. Next!” Maybe you would have had better luck with “Platinum Bar Mitzvah’s”?...

Ernesto Valverde’s side rebounded from their Champions League elimination by beating Valencia 2-1 at the weekend, a result which means they are 11 points clear at the top with six games left. The Catalan side are set to make some changes for the game as they allow one eye to drift towards their Copa del Rey final clash against Sevilla at the weekend. Hosts Celta, meanwhile, come into the match on the back of a defeat, but they will take some confidence from their 2-2 draw against the Blaugrana earlier in the season....

The 19-year-old scored a hat-trick in the Scottish Premiership game and is now on four goals in seven appearances for the Glasgow side. It was just his second start since making the temporary switch from the French capital, with Leigh Griffiths and Moussa Dembele usually leading Celtic’s attack. But Rodgers admits the France Under-19 international has deserved more chances in the first team and is open to making his stay long term....

The Scottish champions are on the hunt for a goalkeeper following an injury to first-choice shot-stopper Craig Gordon and Bain, who is on loan at Hibernian, has emerged as a target after a move for Motherwell’s Scott Carson was rejected. Hendry, 22, is a defender who counts Wigan Athletic and Partick Thistle among his former clubs. Leeds United favourites to sign Dembele Leeds United have emerged as favourites to sign Celtic striker Moussa Dembele on transfer deadline day, reports the Daily Express....

First, Kevin Love suffered a dislocated shoulder during a tussle for the ball with Kelly Olynyk. Then Kendrick Perkins drilled Jae Crowder with a shoulder check, which eventually led to some scuffling. Then not too long after that, J.R. Smith drilled Crowder with a backhand forearm while going for a rebound. Crowder fell to the ground, appearing to injure his knee in the process. Smith was ejected from the game while Crowder headed to the locker room....

The league fined Smart for making critical comments Thursday in Charlotte, N.C., following Boston’s victory over the Hornets. He said, among other things, that officials treat him differently than other players. MORE: Clippers fined $50K for Rivers’ comments about Kawhi’s health “I said (to one of the on-court officials), ‘If it was me, y’all [would] probably throw me out the game and everything. So either you clear it up, or I will,’” Smart said in reference to being shoved to the floor by Hornets forward Miles Bridges, who was given a technical foul after a review....

Coming off his first campaign with the Lakers, the unrestricted free agent was hoping to land a lucrative contract, whether from Los Angeles or another franchise. Well, more than a week removed from the official start of NBA free agency, Schroder remains unsigned. MORE: What kind of deal will Kawhi Leonard sign with Clippers? With all of the cap space around the league evaporating, Schroder will likely have to accept a modest deal, show his value during the 2021-22 season and enter free agency again next year....