Many patients ignore pressure injuries, better known as bed sores, until they become serious. A small study asked 18 adults or their carers why they delayed seeing a doctor. The interviews revealed four key factors: whether the person understood the injury, how much support they had at home, if they
Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to
Last month, a local school board voted 6-1 to ban elementary and middle school students from bringing e-bikes onto campus starting next year. The decision followed months of debate after injury reports involving young riders jumped from just one case in 2021 to over 200 last year. Many board members
The world of professional golf often celebrates bold moves, but Bryson DeChambeau’s switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf came with hidden costs. While many admire his loyalty to the breakaway league, his performance tells another story. After two strong wins in Singapore and South Africa earlier thi
A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t
The Ninja CREAMi ice cream machine is getting cheaper right as Memorial Day approaches. Walmart has chopped thirty bucks off the usual $199 tag, bringing the price down to $169. This deal only covers Walmart’s special version, which ships with five quick-start settings and two pint-sized bowls. Mos
Some people develop new creative skills after suffering a brain injury, research suggests. Doctors have noticed this happen in rare cases, where patients begin painting, writing, or composing music suddenly—abilities they didn’t have before. Scientists are now studying why this occurs by looking at
Joel Embiid came back from a surgery that cut his leg in April, ready for Game 4 of the first‑round playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers were still unsure if they could beat the Boston Celtics, and many thought it was a one‑way match. Yet after a 128‑96 loss that gave Boston a 3‑1 lead, Embiid showed he
A blade hitting the face of a baby might sound like something from an ancient legend. Yet doctors once faced this exact odd case where a newborn suffered brain damage after a sharp object wound during birth. The injury led to a blood clot forming inside the skull. At first glance, the cause sounds
The Boston Red Sox have faced a rough week of changes and setbacks. First, the team let go of manager Alex Cora and several coaches, shaking up the front office. Then they announced that star pitcher Garrett Crochet will be on the injured list for shoulder issues, adding more strain to the roster. A
