INJURY

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

Lacrosse Spine Injury Care: New Guidelines

Lacrosse is picking up steam all around the globe, and it's even coming back to the Olympics in 2028. With more players on the field, there's a greater need to keep them safe. Spine injuries can be serious, and handling them correctly before getting to the hospital is crucial. Experts got together

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Unleashing the Power of Repair: Axon Growth in Injured Spinal Cord

RAGs can be a big deal when it comes to healing. They are special genes that push nerves to regrow. Now, scientists have found that injured neurons in the spinal cord could benefit from a bit of a push to activate these regeneration genes. The central nervous system often faces challenges when it co

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Feb 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Older Actors Speak Out Older Actors Speak Out After Clay Pigeon Shoot Incident

A birthday celebration near in Texas took a terrifying turn for the Alvin's Tx shy actor, Cristy Carlson. Disaster struck when an "Older Actor" safely returned to doing what she loved most. The tragedy occured when the again married one forcefully fired her weapon in the wrong direction as opposite

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

Trade Talks to Trade for Mark Williams Turns into a Trade Dispirited

The NBA trade scene took a curious twist when Los Angeles Lakers game plans were disrupted unexpectedly a trade for Mark Williams fell apart. This a result of a failed physical for Williams putting the entire trade into jeopardy. The Lakers were waiting for Williams to clear his medical checkup

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Brain Bumps: Why kids might feel bad when they cut their head on the playground

Do you know how kids can come home from playing with a headache, or feeling hurt? It is common for kids to receive minor head injuries while running around outside, known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This injury could lead to sleep problems, head pain, and other aches and

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Feb 05 2025SPORTS

Zack Martin: Where Will He Play Next?

Zack Martin, the veteran guard for the Cowboys, is facing a big decision about his future in football. After a tough 2024 season, limited to just 10 games due to an ankle injury, he is now six weeks into recovery from surgery. Martin’s ankle problem was a major issue last season. It made it har

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Liver Trouble: How Smart Tech and Models Can Save Lives

Liver problems caused by drugs are a big deal. They can lead to sudden liver failure, and they often show up only after a long time of taking the drug. This is a huge problem for people who make new drugs. They have to stop their work because it's too risky. But there is new hope. Scientists are us

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

When Big Tears Meet Big Fixes

Imagine a shoulder with a hole in it that's too big to stitch back together in its own way. It is because the rotator cuff tendons are either in poor shape, or have been stretched and damaged. This can cause big problems, like making the arm bone move around in the wrong way. It makes th

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Mountain Biking: Who's Most at Risk?

Mountain biking is a thrilling sport. It's growing in popularity. It's also becoming a sport that is causing more injuries. People are hitting the trails more than ever and some people are getting hurt more than others. Most of the injuries are high-impact. These types of injuries are serious.

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Lives After Brain Injury: The Benefits of Sharing Stories

This project was all about helping people with brain injuries share their journeys. It was a way for them to find their unique voice. The main goal was to learn more about how these individuals handled their well-being after a brain injury, and how they felt about the barriers and benefits to their

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