Imagine you're a kid growing up with scoliosis, a curve in your spine. Surgeons can use a method called vertebral body tethering (VBT) to fix it. This study looked into how well VBT works for boys and girls. The researchers thought that after two years, both genders would have similar results. Let's
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can suddeny change someone's life, making it hard for them to live the way they used to. While some people fully recover, many are left with lasting disabilities. Helping these people find a sense of purpose in their daily lives can be just as important as helping them
Essential Tremor (ET) is a common condition where people experience shakiness, especially during movement. Some people with ET also have tremors when they're resting, which is known as resting ET or rET. While we know ET changes the brain's white matter, we don't know much about the differences betw
Ever wondered how small local health departments keep their staff motivated and informed during the Public Health Accreditation Board accreditation process? A study talked to 22 employees and partners from four departments serving populations under 50, 000. These departments used various strategies
In a surprising turn of events, former Jessie co-stars Josie Totah and Karan Brar posted a video on TikTok that sent the internet into a frenzy. The video showed them cuddling up and sharing a little kiss, leading many to believe they were dating. The news spread rapidly, with one post racking up ov
As we grow older, our brains change in interesting ways. They still function well thanks to a mix of local and long-distance connections. These connections help the brain process information both locally and across different areas. But as time passes, these connections can weaken, which might affect
Ever heard of Celebrate Recovery? It's a fast-growing mutual-help group that's big on Christian values and is the largest of its kind in the US. But who exactly joins this group? Well, not much is known about its members, so let's dive in. You might think it's all about churchgoers, but that's not
Ever wondered how Alzheimer's disease affects the brains of people with Down syndrome? Scientists are exploring if changes in brain thickness and size can help figure out the disease's stages. It's like trying to solve a brain puzzle: do these changes look the same as in other inherited forms of Alz
Dude Perfect, the sports media group known for its wacky tricks and viral videos, has just moved into a massive new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The 36, 000-square-foot space is like a sports dream come true, featuring a basketball court, football field, and putting course. The grand opening was a
Ever wondered how deep someone should be asleep to best see their sleep troubles? This study dove into that question. It focused on patients with obstructive sleep apnea and used a clever mix of tools—a technique called bispectrometry and polysomnography. These tools helped the researchers figure ou
