Knee injuries are a part of life for many former intercounty Gaelic games players. These athletes, known as GAA players, often deal with pain and limited movement in their knees due to their active sporting careers. The study looked at retired GAA players to understand how knee injuries affect them
Smartwatches are flooding the market, promising to track your every move and help you live a healthier life. But are they really accurate? One study took a close look at the Huawei GT2 to see how well it measures physical activity and sleep during everyday life. This is crucial because we rely on th
Have you ever noticed how people move differently when they have certain conditions? Two common ones are tremor and dystonia. Tremor is like a rhythmic dance, while dystonia is more like holding a pose or doing repeated, jerky moves. These two can show up together in one person, sometimes in the sam
Changing people's habits to be more eco-friendly is a common goal for many projects. But how do you make sure these interventions work and can be compared to each other? The key lies in a well-thought-out plan. Let’s dive in! First, you need a solid experimental design. This is like the blueprint o
As technology moves forward, traditional electronics face limits. For instance, Boltzmann's law and short-channel effects pose issues for metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). But there's a new kid on the block: nanoscale air channel transistors (NACTs), which use a vacuum-li
Let's dive into the Supreme Court's upcoming cases that might change teens' lives. They're tackling big issues like TikTok's fate, vaping regulations, and transgender care bans. Kailey, a high school student, isn't sure the court understands teens' perspectives on these topics. Experts say lawmakers
Young people suffering from cervical spondylosis with constant neck pain show distinct brain activity compared to healthy individuals. Researchers aimed to understand these differences, particularly when the patients are at rest. They explored how the brain may adapt or change in response to the con
Gram-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, are commonly behind bloodstream infections and heart inflammations. "Complicated bacteremia" is a term doctors use for S. aureus infections that spread to other parts of the body. This requires longer treatment and
Wetlands and deltas are crucial for our planet, especially as sea levels rise. One way they cope is by trapping tiny bits of mud, called suspended solids, to build up their surfaces. Scientists often use special cameras on planes to map these solids. However, the recipes they use to make sense of th
Retiring U. S. Rep. Kay Granger, who is 81, has been missing votes in Congress due to unexpected health problems. She hasn't cast a vote since July 24, resulting in her missing 126 roll call votes since then. Recent rumors suggested she was in a memory care unit, but her office denied this. In a sta
