Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a
Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie
Even after some time apart, NBA star Joel Embiid still has nothing but praise for his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. After a challenging loss to the Miami Heat, Embiid acknowledged Butler's skill, calling him one of the best in the league. Butler, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury, retur
Jade Avedisian, a young dynamo in the world of sprint car racing, has taken the scene by storm. At just 18, she made history by becoming the first woman to win a national midget championship, showing speed and consistency that rivaled even the best. However, her journey has hit a speed bump. A recen
A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat
Last Monday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys was a night of comebacks and surprising performances. Nico Collins, the Texans' top receiver, made his return after a hamstring injury and quickly boosted the team's offense. Despite being on a snap count, Collins led the tea
The Phoenix Suns are in a bit of a pickle. After starting the season strong, they've hit a rough patch, losing their last three games. Why? Injuries! Kevin Durant has been out with a left calf strain, and now Bradley Beal has joined him, also dealing with a similar issue. As the Suns face the Orland
The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob
Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it trig
