Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a
Jade Avedisian, a young dynamo in the world of sprint car racing, has taken the scene by storm. At just 18, she made history by becoming the first woman to win a national midget championship, showing speed and consistency that rivaled even the best. However, her journey has hit a speed bump. A recen
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat
Last Monday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys was a night of comebacks and surprising performances. Nico Collins, the Texans' top receiver, made his return after a hamstring injury and quickly boosted the team's offense. Despite being on a snap count, Collins led the tea
Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it trig
Did you know that rock climbing is getting more popular in Singapore? With that, doctors are seeing more people getting hurt while climbing. Let's look at what happened over seven years. We checked the records of people who got hurt and needed surgery. Most of these accidents happened in the aftern
Stephen Curry, a star player for the Golden State Warriors, is facing another injury scare. This time, it's left knee bursitis. You might be wondering, what's bursitis? Let's break it down. Bursitis happens when fluid-filled sacs called bursa, which cushion joints, get inflamed. This can happen due
This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers (6-3) take on the Chicago Bears (4-5) at Soldier Field. While fans are excited for the NFC North action, the weather might play a role in the game's outcome. Forecasts predict a mix of wind and light rain, which could make things tricky for kickers and quarterbacks
Ezri Konsa, a standout defender from Aston Villa, recently injured his hip during a midweek match with England. Despite the injury, he remains with the squad for the Sunday game against the Republic of Ireland. This news comes from Sky Sports, who explain that he's unlikely to play due to the injury
Winning ten out of their first thirteen games, the Celtics are on a roll. Can they keep up the pace? They’re facing the Toronto Raptors tonight, but there’s a big question mark regarding one of their key players, Jrue Holiday. With a left knee issue, he might call it a night. That could be a tough o
