Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin
Ever thought about using scents to ease pain after surgery? Researchers decided to check if aromatherapy could help in the recovery room. The postanesthesia care unit, or PACU, is where patients wake up from surgery. It can be a rough time, with lots of pain. So, scientists looked into studies to se
After a red carpet event, like the Golden Globes, celebrities' outfits gain a life of their own. Zendaya's saffron Louis Vuitton gown and Angelina Jolie's crystal chain McQueen dress are just a few examples. But what happens to these outfits after the cameras stop flashing? Many are stored away in s
James Arthur Ray, a well-known self-help author, passed away recently. He was 67. Ray was famous for his spiritual and financial advice, which gained popularity after he appeared in the 2006 documentary "The Secret. " However, his career took a dark turn in 2009 when a sweat lodge ceremony he led in
Imagine you've just had bariatric surgery to help combat obesity and related health issues. You might be thinking, "Great! All my problems are solved. " But hold on a minute. This surgery isn't a magic solution that works the same way for everyone, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. What happen
Abdominal hernia repair is a common surgery where a mesh is often used to hold back damaged tissues and stop the hernia from coming back. The problem? Over half of patients face complications like adhesions and infections, leading to pain and further surgeries. So, what's the solution? A new kind of
When it comes to hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), doctors often talk about how the shape of the hip joint can affect outcomes. While there's a lot of focus on how the hip socket (acetabular version) and thigh bone (femoral version) are positioned, less is known about
Ever wondered how traumatic events might lead to heart disease? Researchers have been digging into this question by looking at how our genes might connect these two conditions. When people deal with traumatic events, they can develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which includes stuff like fl
Imagine suddenly losing the ability to speak or understand language after a stroke. This is what happens to people with aphasia. But it's not just about the words. It's also about the relationships that change. This study looked into how people with post-stroke aphasia feel about these changes. It t
Fifty years ago, a little-known thriller called "The Yakuza" hit the screens. This movie, directed by Sydney Pollack, tells a story about two men, an ex-cop and a yakuza, who team up in Tokyo. The ex-cop, named Harry, used to be a police detective. He's hired to rescue a friend's daughter from kidna
