When faced with tricky colon operations, doctors have a choice: hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALS) or starting with keyhole surgery and possibly switching to open (LCOS). Each method has its pros and cons. HALS uses a small incision for a hand, aiding the laparoscope's cameras. LCOS begins
Picture this: you're a government employee and the powers that be offer you a tough choice – take a break or leave your job for good. Seems like a dream come true, doesn't it? Hold on a second. Some workers are fretting about their retirement benefits and job security with new bosses in town. Others
Ever wondered how weight-loss surgery influences family planning? In Switzerland, bariatric healthcare pros were quizzed about their views on reproductive health after these surgeries. The big question: how does morbid obesity and the weight loss journey affect fertility, pregnancy results, and birt
Want to know how top ice hockey players stay at the top of their game? A recent study looked into the brain activity of elite Junior-A hockey players to understand their cognitive performance better. Instead of just looking at physical skills, scientists used neurophysiological measures to see how t
Did you know that dining out can significantly impact our planet? One way to reduce this impact is by eating less meat and more plant-based alternatives. However, despite the benefits, plant-based meats aren't very popular in restaurants. Why is that? A recent study dug into this question using the
Lady Gaga's fiancé, Michael Polansky, recently opened up about what it's like to date a famous person. In an interview with Elle, the venture capitalist admitted that the lack of privacy was the toughest part to accept. But he praised his fiancée, Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga), for being comfortabl
The Steelers' scouts were out in full force at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, kicking off the week with a close eye on the draft prospects. The team is looking to bolster their roster, particularly at wide receiver, cornerback, and defensive line positions. The quarterbacks didn't impress too
US President Donald Trump has a new idea: move people from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. He thinks this will stop violence and improve lives. Some Israeli politicians like this idea, but Jordan and Egypt are not happy. They worry it could cause another big problem, like the one in 1948. Plus, it might b
In Germany, the number of people donating organs after death has been worryingly low. This has sparked political debates and even led to changes in laws. One recent change was strengthening the role of transplant coordinators and creating a registry to track people's wishes to donate organs. The ide
Meet Bibi Bugatti, a social media influencer who has spent a whopping $333, 000 on plastic surgery in just three years. Her journey started at 17 with lip fillers and Botox, and since then, she's had multiple procedures. Unfortunately, one of these procedures almost cost her life; she couldn't breat
