When you have heart surgery, your kidneys might not work as well as they should right after the operation. This is called acute kidney injury, and it's a problem doctors are still trying to fully understand. You see, there's no special medicine just for this issue yet. Scientists are exploring a tin
Arkansas Razorbacks' promising freshman guard, Boogie Fland, won't be playing for the rest of the 2024-25 season due to a hand injury. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Fland, who averaged 15. 1 points and 5. 7 assists per game, got hurt during a game against Florida on January 11. Despite p
Ever considered how your past sports could influence your injury risks in college? A Japanese study dug into this, focusing on female college athletes playing softball and baseball. Out of 329 athletes, 61 had elbow injuries, with ulnar collateral ligament injuries being the most common. Shockingly,
Imagine you've had a spinal cord injury. You're one of the many who now live with neuropathic pain (NP), a debilitating condition that often doesn't respond well to medications. But what if there was another way to combat this pain? Enter exoskeletons: these robotic suits could help people with spin
Ever wondered if events early in life can shape a person's future behavior? One area of fascination is the connection between childhood brain injuries and teenage crime. Let's dive into how these early experiences might influence later actions. First, it's important to understand brain injuries. Th
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common problem for college athletes, especially those who run long distances like cross-country and track runners. Surprisingly, not much research has been done to figure out if these injuries happen more at certain times of the year, or if different parts of the bo
Former UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is no stranger to surprising changes right before a big fight. As coach for Islam Makhachev, he faced a switch in opponents when Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from the UFC 311 title fight due to a back injury. The news came just before weigh-ins, leaving R
Ever heard of Siraitia grosvenorii? It's a traditional Chinese herb with a secret power against lung damage caused by tiny particles called PM2. 5. Scientists decided to dig into this mystery, first by figuring out what makes up Siraitia grosvenorii granules (SGG). They found compounds like wogonin,
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, recently took a tumble at Santa Marta in Colombia. This isn't his first fall in recent months—he also slipped back in December, which left him with a nasty bruise on his chin. This time, he's sporting a sling on his right arm. The Vatican
Ever thought about how your brain and friends can help you avoid injuries while running? Research shows that staying injury-free isn't just about physical strength. It's also about your mindset and the people you run with. Runners who tend to avoid getting hurt often share certain traits. They're ge
