Football is a tough sport. Players run, tackle, and kick all the time. It's no surprise that injuries happen. But what if there was a way to predict and prevent these injuries? That's what a recent study tried to figure out. Over five years, researchers looked at injuries in a professional football
A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has made waves in the healthcare world. The judge has expanded a block on a part of a law that aimed to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This law was part of a larger domestic policy bill signed by former President Donald Trump. The judg
In Brazil, a significant event took place. It was the fifth International Symposium on Fungal Stress, or ISFUS. This gathering brought together top experts from fourteen different countries. They all study how fungi react to stress. The event lasted for four days. The symposium covered a wide range
Antonio Gracias, the CEO of Valor Equity Partners, has stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move comes after questions were raised about the potential risks his dual roles posed to the nine public pension funds that Valor manages, totaling nearly $2 bill
In the world of health advocacy, money talks. And right now, it's saying something big in Europe. Groups that fight for better health policies and patient rights are feeling the pinch. Why? Because the way they get funded is changing. This isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about who gets to h
Foot fungus, or tinea pedis, is a common issue. It thrives in warm, moist places, like sweaty feet or tight shoes. Keeping feet clean and dry can help stop it. But in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, not many people know much about it. There isn't much research on what people know or do to prevent it. This la
Researchers recently took a closer look at how Tai Chi affects people dealing with psychosis. They wanted to see if this mind-body practice could help with symptoms, thinking skills, and overall well-being. Tai Chi is known for helping with stress and anxiety, but its role in serious mental illnesse
Cryptococcus gattii is a tricky fungus that can cause serious infections, even in healthy people. Doctors rely on antifungal drugs to treat these infections, but the fungus is becoming resistant. This is a growing concern, and scientists are working hard to find new solutions. In a recent study, re
SC State University is making big moves to tackle their housing problem. They're planning to build new dorms and renovate old ones to make room for more students. The university is looking to get some serious cash from a federal program to help pay for these projects. They're planning to build a hu
Crypto has always been a rollercoaster, and the latest twist is a big one. Pump. fun, a site where anyone can create and buy memecoins, just raised a whopping $600 million in just 12 minutes. That's not all—it also raised $720 million through private sales, making its total haul around $1. 3 billion
