Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six times higher than the space vehicle manufacturing average. What's goi...
Lactoferrin, a protein found in milk, has been shown to help protect the gut from damage caused by a toxin called deoxynivalenol (DON). Researchers wanted to understand how lactoferrin works at a genetic level to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the gut. When mice were fed a diet contaminated with DON, their gut lining showed signs of damage. The villi, w...
When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt from not getting enough oxygen. Doctors have given this change a name:...
Jasper Philipsen, a standout cyclist from Belgium, recently had surgery to fix a broken collarbone and a damaged joint in his shoulder. This injury happened during a crash in the third stage of the Tour de France, a big cycling race. The accident occurred when another rider, Bryan Coquard, accidentally knocked Philipsen down during a sprint. Coquard, who also crashed...
Doctors often treat liver and spleen injuries with care. These organs are soft and can be easily damaged in accidents. Sometimes, problems show up later. A recent study looked at whether checking these organs again with scans helps find issues that can be fixed. The study focused on moderate to severe injuries. These are the ones most likely to cause trouble later o...
The FIFA 11+ program is a well-known warm-up routine that aims to reduce injuries in soccer. It includes exercises that enhance strength, balance, and agility. But the question is, can athletes from other sports also benefit from this program? First, let's consider the core benefits of FIFA 11+. It gets the body ready for intense physical activity and helps prevent ...
Bayern Munich's journey in the FIFA Club World Cup ended with a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. It was not just the result that hurt, but also the injuries that came with it. Jamal Musiala, who had just returned from a three-month break due to muscle issues, had to leave the field again. This time, it looks like a fracture in his fibula. Josip Stanišić might also be...
Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich's rising star, faces a tough road ahead after a brutal injury during the Club World Cup. The 22-year-old midfielder suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle in a heavy collision with PSG's keeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. It was a shocking moment for everyone, as Musiala was in clear pain, covering his face as he was stretchered off. This...
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious condition that affects many people with diabetes. One of the key issues in DKD is something called ferroptosis, a type of cell damage caused by iron. Scientists have been looking into how to stop this damage and found that a protein called Glutathione Peroxidase 4 (GPX4) might be the answer. In a recent study, researchers d...
The New York Yankees are facing a tough situation with Clarke Schmidt's likely Tommy John surgery. This means he'll be out for the rest of this season and probably most of the next one. The team is now scrambling to figure out how to fill this big gap in their starting rotation. Schmidt has been a key player for the Yankees, especially recently. He had a great run, ...