Researchers have been digging into how often patients with liver cirrhosis end up having surgeries and how these operations affect their chances of survival. They dug through data from VA hospitals over a span of nearly two decades. Turns out, the number of surgeries for these folks has been on the
Nicholas Carr, a renowned tech critic, has been warning about the downsides of technology for years. In his latest book, "Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, " he dives into the paradox of communication. While we once believed more communication would bring us closer, Carr argu
In the Jordan Valley, where water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) intersect, there's a unique challenge: how to develop sustainably while dealing with shared resources and a history of conflict. The key to solving this puzzle lies in involving everyone - farmers, politicians, communities - in t
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a tricky health puzzle, causing symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Scientists have been hard at work trying to understand what’s going on inside our bodies when we react to gluten without having celiac disease (CeD). New discoveries show that NCGS h
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
You might have heard of Gastrodia elata, a plant known in China for its medicinal and edible qualities. This plant is special because it contains polysaccharides, which are like tiny superheroes in the body. These polysaccharides have been shown to do amazing things, like fighting off free radicals,
Soccer referees face significant physical demands during high-level matches. This isn't just about running around; it's about how their bodies respond to the intense activity. Interestingly, this topic is the second most researched area in sports officiating. Accurate decisions depend on how well re
Imagine exploring a bunch of skulls, just doing your everyday job. That's what this team was up to when they stumbled upon something unusual. Normally, the optic canal, which is like a tiny tunnel in your skull, carries important stuff like the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery. But this time, they
Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a
You might think recovery from a total knee replacement surgery (TKA) is pretty straightforward. But it turns out that patients' expectations about what they can and can't do after surgery play a big role in how happy they are with the results. Surprisingly, up to 20% of people aren't satisfied with
