Just over two years ago, Jordan Chiles was on a beach with friends, playing around and imagining a Sports Illustrated photoshoot. Fast forward, she's now living her dream as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit athlete. The accomplishment came after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also facing
Imagine a group of young men, aged between 20 and 31. They embarked on a journey of running that lasted seven weeks. The aim was simple: to see if regular exercise could affect their mood and change the structure of their brain. Scientists measured how much oxygen they could take in while running (
Did you know that tethered cord syndrome (TCS) isn't always about urologic symptoms? There are patients out there who have a normal-looking conus medullaris and filum terminale on an MRI, but still, doctors suspect they might have TCS. This research dives into the outcomes of surgical treatments for
2024 was a banner year for music, with countless remarkable albums released. Music fans and critics alike are hoping for a repeat in 2025. The upcoming Grammy Awards are already generating a lot of buzz, with many top contenders appearing on various best-of lists. However, some fantastic albums flew
Ever wondered how safe your kids are when they chat with AI online? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is digging into this very question. He's launched an investigation into Character. AI and 14 other popular platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and Discord. These platforms are under the spotlight for
Hemodialysis machines are big players in the healthcare world, but they’re also big contributors to its carbon footprint. Surprisingly, about 100, 000 of these machines reach the end of their life cycle each year. That's like retiring a small city's worth of machines! Imagine if we could breathe new
You might think that with pediatric hypertension affecting around 3% of kids, it would be easy to spot and treat. But surprisingly, less than a quarter of these children are identified, and even when they are, over half don't get the help they need. Why is this happening? Let's look at what parents
In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
For ages, people have used the leaves of the Hertia cheirifolia L. plant to treat various health issues like hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and stomachaches. Scientists have now found a new use for these leaves: helping fight obesity. They extracted the aerial parts of the plant using hexane after hydroalco
The San Francisco 49ers are looking for revenge against the Los Angeles Rams, who managed to snatch a victory from them earlier this season despite trailing by double digits. With improved health, especially along the offensive line, the Rams have been playing better lately, but their overall point
