Los Angeles heads back to the World Series with a 5-1 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee in a deciding Game 7. Clayton Kershaw locked down the final three outs in the NLCS. MORE: Watch MLB live or on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) It was a crazy, weird, up-and-down season for the Dodgers, culminating in a World Series appearance for the second year in a row. Here’s how the Dodgers locked down the NL pennant....

Connection Between Birth Control and Weight Gain A variety of birth control methods exist to help sexually active individuals prevent pregnancy. The pill is one of the most convenient and commonly used contraceptive methods. There are two types of birth control pills: Progestin-only pills include a synthetic version of progesterone (progestin), a hormone released by the ovaries that supports the uterus in preparing for a pregnancy. The progestin in the pill thickens the mucus in the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus....

One theory out there is that caffeine, which has been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease when consumed in midlife, can also help improve your cognitive functioning long before the typical age of onset of Alzheimer’s disease (which is usually after age 70). For the millions out there who love their daily coffee, this could be the perfect reason to keep that morning routine. (Not that you need a reason....

As if Emily’s love life could not get any more of a mess, everything was thrown off its axis when she began to develop feelings for Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), a carefree English banker from her French class. In true Emily in Paris fashion, the series ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger but did Emily end up with Alfie or Gabriel in Season 2? Newsweek has everything you need to know. Warning, spoilers below....

The grand experiment of Europe now faces its first serious test, and its institutions are failing to measure up. In the two years since the eurozone became a reality with the formal introduction of its currency, the world has changed dramatically. The threat of deflation has returned to the world stage after a half-century absence, just as Europe has forsworn the main weapons of war against it: sharp increases in spending or the money supply....

Although there is still much to be learned about the exact role garlic might play in reducing the risk of cancer, it might have some benefits in cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as well as the breast and prostate. This article will review the properties of garlic that provide its health benefits, as well as the conditions it may be helpful for, how it can be used, and warnings....

Considering the Causes of Insomnia Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep or sleep that is not refreshing in the absence of another sleep disorder like sleep apnea. Our understanding of the cause of the condition relies on three factors: predisposition, provocation, and perpetuation. Considering each of these factors, in turn, can be helpful to determine if insomnia will resolve. Everyone has the potential to develop the difficulty sleeping that characterizes insomnia....

Since an association does not mean causation, we will address the research available regarding Roundup, as well as alternatives for both agriculture and home gardening. Background on Roundup (Glyphosate) Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup products, was first sold as an herbicide in 1974. Since that time, it has grown to become the most widespread herbicide used in the United States. While in use since 1974, it’s estimated that as of 2016, two-thirds of the volume of glyphosate applied to crops had been sprayed in only the preceding decade....

In a study published in the May 22 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego, looked at the social networks of 12,067 people who participated in the Framingham Heart Study between 1971 and 2003. They found that smokers were far more likely to stop puffing if their spouses, siblings and friends did so. A person’s chances of smoking decreased by 67 percent if a spouse kicked the habit, by 36 percent if a friend did, by 34 percent if a co-worker in a small company did, and by 25 percent if a sibling did....

The Clippers had precious little depth last season. Their starting five of Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, Matt Barnes, Blake Griffin and Jordan was the most-played five-man unit in the league last season, by nearly 300 minutes. Four of the 50 most used lineups in the league last season belonged to the Clippers. Obviously, there’s tremendous value in riding the talent of a core group, but depth increasingly became an issue in the playoffs....

Sometimes we just need to take a moment to enjoy something that makes us smile—and this video of rescue dog sledding on a frisbee is just the tonic. In the footage posted to TikTok by user @leadinglayla, a canine can be seen sliding gleefully down a snow-covered hill with her front legs on a red frisbee. When she is done, the animal, who lives in Denver, Colorado, then picks up the toy in her mouth and bounds back up the slope to whizz down the hill once more....

The “neglected dog”—now named Penny—was found on Lincoln Avenue, in the Hubbard Township, with “an open sore on her butt, filled with flies and larvae,” The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project said on Facebook. The non-profit rescue organization took the dog in and had veterinarians run an assessment for any other issues. Jason Cooke, founder of the The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, told Newsweek: “Her condition upon arrival was heartbreaking to say the least—she was extremely emaciated; her beautiful ears had been cut off and she had a sore on her rear....

The much loved pets are loyal companions, full of energy and always pleased to see people. And, in viral footage posted recently to TikTok, we can see that a golden retriever has a lot of love for a little boy. In the clip, shared to the video streaming app by user charliedelta1991, a little boy who is sitting in a living room wraps his arms around the dog and squeezes him for a cuddle....

In a video on TikTok with over 4.5 million views, Ora the three-year-old borzoi dog plays the part of the “Sneep Sheep,” a cosplay that owner Jacob Chattman would “recommend that everyone get.” Panning from the crib cradling his 13-day-old son Locke and with his wife sleeping, the camera turns to the “sneep sheep.” Chattman is a screenwriter and actor from Arizona, and he has been delighting the internet with videos of his beloved dogs since gaining fame on video-sharing app Vine nearly eight years ago....

The pooch switched on the appliance while it was on a worktop at the home in Stanford-Le-Hope in South-East England. According to the Essex Fire Service, a packet of bread rolls that were inside the microwave then caught fire, causing a small blaze. The owner of the home was not in at the time, but spotted smoke emitting from the kitchen using a camera feed on his phone. Firefighters put out the fire without the house sustaining any serious damage....

Just like her namesake, the Houston Humane Society (HHS) said, Betty White the dog is strong and resilient after spending most of her life on the streets. The canine arrived at the shelter just days after the actress’ death on December 31. The dog was found wandering the streets of Houston, a “scruffy little Maltese mix, severely matted…in rough shape,” Angelina Saucedo, HHS’s marketing manager told Newsweek. “We knew it was only fitting to name her after Betty White for her strength and resilience,” she added....

Cash the Alusky, a cross between a Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute, was left looking seriously guilty after his owner woke to discover the pooched had ripped through the assorted presents she had no doubt spent hours carefully wrapping. A video showcasing the chaotic scene was shared to TikTok under the handle cashthealusky, where it has already been viewed 1.6 million times. Watch it here. Perhaps Cash was just excited at the prospect of unwrapping his own gift on December 25....

Days later, Stella ran away from home and traveled several miles to the Cisanello hospital in Pisa, where her owner later died. Her story was shared on Facebook by Sportella Tutella Animali, a group based in San Giuliano Terme, a commune in the province of Pisa. “Stella’s owner is one of the victims of this virus,” the group said in a post on Monday, calling for someone to adopt Stella....

His owner shared a video of their pooch, called Branch Cooper, to their TikTok account @allaboutbranch last month. In it they hold out a lemon to the four-legged friend, which has a segment cut out of it. Branch approaches, but almost immediately jumps up and runs in a circle while snapping at the fruit. “Scared but spicey,” the clip, shared last month, was captioned. A follow-up clip uploaded a few days later captures more of the encounter, and shows Branch barking at the citrus fruit....

Dogecoin dropped about 40 percent in the hours immediately after Musk’s SNL hosting gig. But the price of the meme-inspired Dogecoin, often backed by the the SpaceX and Tesla founder, managed to rebound rather dramatically. Between 9 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Dogecoin’s tumultuous day saw its price rise back up to 56 cents, at time of publication. Television reviewers, trending social media stories and Musk’s dedicated Twitter critics described his SNL monologue and overall performance as “awkward....