Despite GE’s record, Welch is seen as abrasive and cold. And critics say the slogan “GE Brings Good Things to Life” masks a long list of defense-contract scandals and pollution sites designated for Superfund cleanup. Notoriously press shy, Welch runs a powerful media company. But NBC is again the topic of rumors that it could be sold-this time to entertainer Bill Cosby. Welch himself is the topic of several new or forthcoming books, including Robert Slater’s “The New GE: How Jack Welch Revived an American Institution....

Fever Pitch The story blankets the national press, winding up as a two-hour documentary on NBC. GQ and Vanity Fair named Ralston “Man of the Year,” and Miller Lite cast him in its “Man Laws” ad campaign. Present Day Ralston, now an Aspen-based celebrity mountaineer, climbs or skis 80 days a year, dividing the rest of his time between charity work and the lecture circuit, with clients such as Goldman Sachs and Hewlett-Packard....

But Saxen, now 44 and recovering, is one of the lucky ones. This month Harvard researchers found that binge-eating disorder, or BED, is the most common eating disorder in the United States–more prevalent than anorexia and bulimia nervosa combined. Its definition: single bursts of uncontrolled eating that last less than two hours and occur at least twice a week. Because of the disorder’s close link with obesity, “it’s a major public-health burden,” says the study’s lead author, James Hudson....

They’re also rich in plant sterols and fat, particularly the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) proven to lower cholesterol. Research suggests that the health benefits of nuts for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) extend beyond that of heart health to balancing hormones and reducing insulin. Here’s what you need to know about how the health benefits of nuts can help women with PCOS. Health Benefits of Nuts for PCOS Nuts of any type are great for PCOS!...

Dr. Kerry Chant had been giving an update of the COVID-19 situation in the state of New South Wales during a live TV press conference on Thursday when she used the phrase. During the press conference, Dr. Chant, the state’s chief health officer, confirmed workers and customers would need to have been jabbed when New South Wales re-opened on October 18 after the state is expected to reach 70 percent full vaccination....

During a press conference on Tuesday, Briand addressed the “infodemic” that accompanied the 2019-nCoV epidemic that’s infected more than 20,000 people in 24 countries and killed 420 people. Aside from monitoring the spread of the virus, Briand said, WHO officials have been combating the spread of misinformation. “There is a kind of sense of panic, so we try to clarify what we know about the science, what is still unknown and to provide a recommendation that can help people protect themselves and their families,” Briand said....

New pills and a patch are being developed that could eventually replace the multiple insulin injections most diabetics must endure daily to control their disease. The number of patients who could benefit is enormous. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 3.7 million diabetics must take one to five insulin shots daily to keep their blood sugar under control. Researchers have tried for years to develop an effective version of insulin pills, without much luck....

For the study, researchers analyzed data from participants in the U.K. Biobank, a large-scale, ongoing biomedical database and research resource, between March 16 and July 26. The study included 120,075 people between the ages of 49 and 64. Of those, 35,127 were classified as essential workers, with 9% working in healthcare, 11% working in social care and education, and 9% working in law enforcement, transportation, and food preparation. Overall, 271 people in the study developed a severe COVID-19 infection during the study....

Causes of Heart Disease in Women Heart disease encompasses different heart and blood vessel conditions, such as coronary artery disease, vascular disease, high blood pressure, and heart failure. The most common cause of heart disease is atherosclerosis. It is caused by plaque buildup, a collection of cholesterol and fatty deposits, on the walls of the arteries. Over time, atherosclerosis restricts blood flow to the heart. As blood flow becomes more restricted, the heart lacks oxygen and nutrient-rich blood....

Politics has become an invasive procedure, and Cheney is now the Patient in Chief. Admired in Washington, trusted by his boss, Cheney is the most powerful vice president in modern times. But while no veep has had more clout, responsibility or respect, none has had a medical condition–chronic heart disease–more problematic, distracting or enduring. The story won’t go away, and neither will the question: is this nearly indispensable man sturdy enough for George W....

Like Raymond Carver, Thompson is fascinated by the sudden and unlikely communion of people. Her characters vary–there are junkies, cops, women who’ve lost men to drugs, religion and everything else–but she never condescends to them, no matter how hungry their hearts are, no matter how many screws they have loose. The best stories here are so sympathetic and true that they glow a little. Thompson, 49, teaches at the University of Illinois....

The stunning duel between the world’s two premier female skaters was certainly a triumph for Kerrigan as well. She performed with elegance, power and, above all, a steely consistency-“a little bobble,” she said, in her opening program, one simplified jump in her Friday-night free skate. Kerrigan’s silver medal capped perhaps the most dramatic comeback in the sport’s history. First she had to overcome the memory of a humiliating failure in last year’s world championships in Prague, when, as the favorite, she flopped to fifth....

Memphis lacks options behind starter Mike Conley and would like to add someone with Chalmers’ experience, Stein reported. The Grizzlies (2-2) were blown out 119-69 by the Warriors on Monday, so it’s not surprising they want to shake up things. MORE: Early-season surprises | Beverley drops Dragic with nasty crossover Chalmers is set to make $4.3 million in the final year of a two-year contract. He averaged a career-high 10....

Rain. MORE: Indy win’s career impact | Junior-Gordon switch? It’s complicated You might not remember (for several good reasons) a cheesy old song with this verse: It don’t rain in Indianapolis in the summertime. Apparently, it does. While temperatures touched the mid-90s around Indianapolis, site of this weekend’s NASCAR racing, things will turn wet on Saturday. Forecasts say thundershowers are possible from about 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. (all times ET), according to Weather Underground....

Line: Miami -12.5, Total: 211 The Heat (30-12 SU, 18-24 ATS) started their four-game homestand on Tuesday, a tough 93-86 win over Boston as 9-point favorites in a game that was tied with under two minutes left. Miami also struggled on its recent six-game road trip (2-4 SU and ATS), with one of the covers a fortunate 104-96 OT win at Charlotte as 6.5-point favorites. Wade (knee) is day-to-day after missing the last three games and four of the last six....

While LeBron James is the two-time reigning MVP, Kevin Durant is playing the best basketball in the league right now. His numbers on the season are stellar, but he's taken his game to another level in the month of January, averaging 36.9 points on 54 percent shooting, 6.2 rebounds and 6.1 dimes. LeBron recognizes how dominant Durant is, saying, "there's nobody that can guard him 1-on-1." The Heat opened as 4-point favorites, but OKC money pushed the line to 3....

Mario Chalmers scored 16 points for Miami, which used Dwyane Wade as a reserve for the first time since Jan. 6, 2008. Wade — an All-Star starter again this season — had not played in any of Miami's most recent four games while dealing with ongoing knee rehabilitation, and finished with eight points and five assists in 24 minutes. Michael Beasley scored 12, Norris Cole scored 11 and Ray Allen added 10 for Miami....

The baseball world is paying close attention. That was made clear two weeks ago when I met U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor following her talk at the University of Illinois. After waiting in line with my family to have her sign our copy of her autobiography, she asked our affiliation with the university. I informed her I was a professor of history whose research was on Latinos in baseball....

Nobody pushes Hector Babenco around. The 57-year-old Argentine-born Brazilian didn’t get to be Latin America’s best-known filmmaker by taking a lot of direction. In 30 years he has directed eight feature films, winning praise, prizes, good money and the odd Bronx cheer, but always by doing things the way he wanted. Babenco built his resume as a consummate outsider, the Latin party crasher who muscled his way onto the brightest marquees by thumbing his nose at the major Hollywood studios....

Barrett reminds in the top five, but his loss opens the door for Jake Browning to earn more national consideration and the current top-two to further separate themselves. Others to be Considered: Seth Russell, QB, Baylor; Zach Terrell, QB, Western Michigan; Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State; Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan; Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State; Myles Garrett, DL, Texas A&M 5. J.T. Barrett, Ohio State In what oddly was one of his better passing games the last few weeks, Ohio State’s loss to Penn State all but clinches that Barrett’s Heisman aspirations are completely gone....