Get ready, football fans! Tonight, the Washington Commanders take on the Atlanta Falcons in a prime-time Sunday Night Football game that could shape the NFC playoff picture. A win for Washington could secure them a spot in the playoffs, possibly even moving up to the 6th seed if the Packers lose. Bu
Axial spondyloarthritis, or ax-SpA, is a condition that can really impact your daily life. It causes pain, makes you tired, and can make moving around difficult. This can all add up to making it harder to enjoy physical activities, including sex. A recent study looked at how this condition affects s
During the 31 years of the Heisei era (1989-2018), two notable figures, Ninagawa Yukio and Noda Hideki, left a significant mark on the global theatre scene. Unlike many directors, Ninagawa Yukio didn’t focus on Japanese cultural elements in his productions. Instead, he merged diverse cultures, creat
Imagine you've got some tiny, unwanted passengers living on your body, but you can't feel them at all. That's the deal with pubic lice, also known as crabs. These tiny critters have been causing problems for a long time, and recently, there's been a big outbreak that's slipped under the radar. Pubi
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where remyelination—the body's attempt to repair damaged nerve fibers—varies greatly among individuals and even within the same person. Scientists in the Netherlands decided to use this natural diversity to find out what makes some people better at remyel
Researchers have been asking a crucial question: does delivering a baby too early increase the risk of serious health issues for the mother? To find an answer, they looked at data from a large group of women who gave birth before the 37th week of pregnancy, known as preterm birth. The study aimed to
Let's talk about something that's not always talked about but is super important: public hygiene. We're focusing on King County, including Seattle. For a long time, these areas have been lacking in public restrooms, places to wash hands, and places to get clean drinking water. This isn't good for pu
The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have released their final injury reports ahead of their Week 17 matchup. The Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Will Shipley, and wide receiver Britain Covey due to injuries. Hurts, who suffered a concussion in Week 16, will likely
2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On
You might think prisons are filled with young folks, but you'd be wrong. The number of older adults in long-term correctional facilities has been rising fast. Scientists are scratching their heads because they don't have enough long-term data to understand how these seniors are faring physically and
