In the world of disability, movement is often seen as a problem. People with disabilities are often seen as having a deficit. They are seen as lacking something that others have. This way of thinking can be harmful. It can make people feel like they need to be fixed. It can make them feel like they
A recent study looked at how people react after a big disaster. It focused on the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6th, 2023. The research explored how shared pain can bring people together. It also looked at how this shared pain can make people want to help others. The study involved 120 people w
The United States Postal Service is about to see some big changes. The person in charge, Louis DeJoy, has decided to step down after serving during a tough time. The pandemic hit the postal service hard, and DeJoy, a businessman and supporter of former President Trump, had to navigate these challen
Tongue spasms might sound like a joke, but for some people, it is a serious issue. This condition is called hemilingual spasm. It is very rare and causes one side of the tongue to spasm. This can make it hard to talk and even cause pain. Doctors think it might be due to a nerve being squeezed by a b
Northern Ireland stands as a unique example of a region grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the consequences of Brexit. The focus here is on how Brexit has affected women in Northern Ireland, highlighting the broader issues of social justice and gender equality. Brexit has brought about si
Surgery to remove nonfunctional pituitary adenomas can lead to temporary or lasting hormone issues. This means patients might need hormone replacement therapy afterwards. The big question is: how can doctors and patients guess the risk of these hormone problems? A recent study looked into this by ex
A patient experienced long-term bleeding in the eye after a specific type of eye surgery. This surgery, known as pars plana vitrectomy, is often used to treat a serious eye condition called proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The bleeding happened because of new blood vessels forming at the spot whe
A dramatic weekend unfolded, centered around the use of an old law to deport immigrants. The Alien Enemies Act, a law from the 18th century, was suddenly brought into the spotlight. This law was used to deport hundreds of immigrants, mainly from Venezuela, to a prison in El Salvador. The events that
In a recent study, researchers looked at how back pain affects the way people sit at work. They focused on 10 office workers who deal with chronic spinal pain. The goal was to see if there's a connection between how much pain someone feels and how they sit. This was done using special sensors that t
Kanye West is upset. He feels that he is being limited in his role as a parent to his four children with Kim Kardashian. He believes that he is being controlled by Kim and her family, Disney and Hulu. He wants to be more involved in his children's lives. He wants to have a say in where they go to sc
