Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia is known for her speed and determination on the slopes. But after a severe leg injury last February, her world came to a halt. Not only did her body suffer, but her mental health took a big hit too. She struggled to find her way back, until her friend Lindsey Vonn,
Ever wonder how peaches stay fresh during cold storage? Scientists found a protein called PpZAT12 that helps. This protein is like a commander, telling other proteins what to do. When peaches are treated with heat before being stored in the cold, PpZAT12 becomes more active. This happens more in res
Ever wondered how boxing affects the brain? Scientists at Atatürk University decided to find out. They tested both amateur boxers and healthy guys around the same age. The boxers had been at it for about 7 years, while the others hadn't done any fighting sports. The researchers used a special test
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, aged 84, has been admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg due to an injury. This incident happened while she was on an official trip with a bipartisan congressional delegation. The group was there to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Sources have revealed that Pe
Hamstring injuries are very common in soccer. These injuries often happen at the end of each half or the match. Why? Some reasons could be low muscle strength, muscle tiredness, and differences in strength between the left and right legs. A team of scientists wanted to know more about this. They cho
A serious back injury might have driven Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old data engineer, to shoot and kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Police believe this life-altering event could be linked to the motive behind the murder. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo made a strong debut last week, scoring two touchdowns against the Bears. However, his impressive performance was cut short by a foot injury late in the game. Guerendo missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned on Wednesday with limited part
Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde
Quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints might not play again this season due to a broken left hand. Tests have shown a significant fracture in his non-throwing hand. This injury is likely to keep him out for several weeks, and with only four games remaining, his return isn't expected. The t
Experiencing a heart arrest can be really scary. Even if you survive, your brain might get injured, which is one of the main reasons people die or face difficulties later. Doctors have found that taking care of patients in intensive care using special techniques, like cooling the body to a certain t
