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In a May 19, 2015 file photo, R. Scott Turner, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Memory Disorder Center at Georgetown University Hospital, points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer's disease at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington.

LGBTQ Americans Could Be At Higher Risk For Dementia, Study Finds

Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Convention found that LGBTQ Americans are three times more likely to experience cognitive decline than their non-LGBTQ counterparts.

Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate of Brazil's Social Liberal Party, arrives to cast his vote in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Brazil's Far-Right Presidential Candidate Leads But Doesn't Avoid A Runoff

In a defining presidential election that's opened deep divisions, Jair Bolsonaro fell just short of claiming an outright victory, and avert a runoff against leftist rival Fernando Haddad.

The family of the woman who was raped and then gave birth last December has filed new documents alleging she may have been impregnated before. They are seeking $45 million in damages.

Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before

New documents filed on Wednesday allege that the woman was sexually assaulted multiple times. An exam after the birth of the child in December indicated she may have been pregnant before.

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe holds a press briefing at his residence on Sunday, on the eve of the country's elections.

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party

The nation's former ruler hinted he would vote for the leader of the opposition movement, telling reporters on Sunday, "I cannot vote for those who have tormented me."

A diver maintains an open-water cage where tuna are being farmed in Izmir, Turkey. In the U.S., federally controlled ocean waters have been off limits to aquaculture, curbing the industry's growth. But the tide may be turning.

The Battle Over Fish Farming In The Open Ocean Heats Up, As EPA Permit Looms

Advocates say farmed seafood is more sustainable than wild-caught. Critics say these farms pollute surrounding waters. Federal waters have been off-limits to aquaculture, but that may soon change.

Abdul-Azeez Buba, 33, Borno, Nigeria: <strong></strong>"Before Boko Haram attacked my community, I was a successful building engineer. I made a lot of money from constructing houses."

A Nigerian Photographer's Portraits Of The Mind

Etinosa Yvonne Osayimwen wants to show what's going on inside the heads of Nigerian survivors of violence. She layers their portraits with an image that reminds them of how their lives have changed.

Plastic bottles pile up at the Miramar Recycling Center, Aug. 26, 2019.

State, Federal Politics Cloud San Diego's Climate Goals

San Diego's promise to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2035 is facing challenges from outside forces. Meanwhile the city is behind on efforts to reduce waste and car travel.

Surgeons are starting to reduce their opioid prescribing habits a little. But they still prescribe a lot of pain pills in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis.

Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Are Slowing The Flow Of Pills — But Progress Is Slow

After a group of hospitals in Michigan implemented opioid prescribing guidelines, surgeons there reduced the number of pills they prescribed by around a third. Nationally numbers are slow to change.

Travis Wild eats breakfast with his dog, June 19, 2019.

Dream Big, Live Small: Why The Van Life Is Taking Hold In California

A growing enclave of millennials is choosing van life as an alternative to a 9-to-5 job and a mortgage.

A 2018 promotional photo of musician Billie Eilish.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Broadway Stars, A Pop Princess And Pride

This weekend brings major star power to San Diego — from teen pop royalty to a Marvel hero singing Broadway show tunes. Plus Pride highlights and a look at "Miss Saigon."

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