Carrie Underwood's performance at President Trump's second inauguration is a sign of changing times. Unlike eight years ago, more celebrities are openly supporting the new administration. While Trump's first inauguration struggled to attract stars, this time around, names like Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cy
Today marks an exciting day in the football world. The NFL divisional playoffs kick off with a thrilling match between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions. The Commanders, finishing with a stunning record of 12-5, are no strangers to big games. Last week, they breezed past the Tampa Bay
Have you ever heard of FXa inhibitors? These are medicines that help stop blood clots. But how do they affect kids? A recent study tried to figure this out by looking at what we call "adverse events" or AEs, which are side effects. The researchers did something called a meta-analysis, which is like
Sarcopenic obesity, a condition where people have too much fat and not enough muscle, is bad news for people with health issues. This study took a close look at how common and risky this condition is, especially for people with a type of liver disease called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Li
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' quarterback for seven seasons, has led his team to an impressive seven AFC Championship Games. The latest victory came against the Houston Texans in a 23-14 win during the divisional round of the playoffs. The Chiefs are now hosting the AFC title game again next Sunday.
Morphea, a chronic condition where the skin turns thick and hard, has always been a puzzle for doctors. They wondered if the same treatments that fix scars could also help morphea. So, they put two popular methods, laser treatment and microneedling, to the test. Thirty patients were split into two g
You might have heard about cell and gene therapies (CGTs), which can treat rare and sometimes deadly diseases. The catch? They're expensive. People are worried that insurance companies might not want to pay for them. If you look at the big picture, the yearly cost of covering these therapies for eve
Imagine being a doctor tasked with helping injured workers stay on the job or return to it after illness. What challenges might you face? This study dives into the experiences of primary care providers (PCPs) who support workers with work-related injuries and illnesses. It also looks at how a traini
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious health issue that mainly affects premature babies. It's like a fire in the belly, causing severe inflammation in the gut. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens by looking at it from different angles. They're combining insights from docto
Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye
