Pro golfer Davis Love III, now 60, is no stranger to health challenges. He's faced a series of surgeries, including a recent open-heart operation. This procedure, revealed by CBS golf anchor Jim Nantz, aimed to fix a leaky heart valve issue first diagnosed a decade ago. Love had planned this surgery
Aging happens in different ways, both physically and mentally. But how these two types of aging affect our lifespan isn't well-studied. So, a recent study looked into this. They checked if signs like hearing loss, tooth loss, falls, and how old people feel they are might predict early death. Over 3
Canoo, an electric vehicle (EV) startup based in Justin, Texas, has called it quits. The company, known for its unusual-looking electric vans and trucks, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and immediately ceasing operations. This news came as a shock, especially considering Canoo's high-profile
NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently snapped a photo from the International Space Station (ISS) that shows something quite fascinating. The Betsiboka River estuary in Madagascar, when seen from 250 miles above Earth, looks a lot like the tiny blood vessels in the back of our eyes, known as the retina.
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. Managing gout involves both treating and preventing attacks. One of the latest approaches is using biological agents that target a specific inflammation trigger calle
College can be a tough time. It's a period where many young adults experience intimate partner violence (IPV), either as victims or as perpetrators. A recent study looked into how coping strategies affect the psychological well-being of college students who face or inflict IPV. The study involved 3
Imagine this: a world where your food packaging is made from wood, helping keep your food fresh and the environment clean. That's the idea behind a new study that uses poplar bark to create antioxidant particleboards. These boards are made with bio-adhesives, which are safer for the environment than
Ever wondered why some older French-speaking guys choose Thailand as their new home? Well, it's not just about the sun and beaches. These men, often in their later years, are after a different kind of life. They start off enjoying the lively social scene and short-term relationships but, surprise, s
When it comes to hip arthroscopy, how surgeons manage the hip capsule during surgery can make a big difference in preventing post-surgery instability. Two techniques are often used: interportal and periportal capsulotomies. The periportal approach is thought to be less invasive and may help reduce t
Across Australia, women from different ethnic backgrounds face unique challenges and benefits when it comes to maintaining healthy lifestyles after giving birth. A recent study, which combined surveys and interviews, explored these differences among Oceanian, Asian, and other women who had given bir
