ACL surgeries are common, but does the choice of medical equipment supplier really make a difference in the results? A recent study suggests it might not be as crucial as previously thought. The research focused on high-volume surgical centers, looking at surgery time, the need for follow-up procedu
Heart problems are serious, and everyone should have the same chance to get help. But does where you live and how much money you have change that? A study looked into this by checking how often family doctors send patients to heart specialists in different areas. The idea was to see if money and loc
Researchers wanted to know how sperm quality affects the chances of getting pregnant. They studied couples trying to have a baby. The study looked at the quality of sperm and how likely the couple was to conceive each month. The study found that sperm quality matters. Couples with better sperm qual
Sexual assault investigations often face a tricky situation. There are usually more female cells than male cells in the evidence. This makes it hard to get clear DNA results. Scientists have been testing different ways to separate these cells. They want to find the best method to identify the attack
Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes
Strength training is all about understanding how different exercises work your muscles. A recent study dug into how two common exercises, the isometric squat and the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), compare in terms of force and muscle activation. The study involved 15 people, mostly men, who were
Giovanni Ferrero, the man behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has been on a shopping spree. Over the past decade, he's snapped up 21 companies across nine countries, turning his family's Italian candy business into a global food giant. The latest addition to his empire? WK Kellogg, the company behind
Boston is getting a new sports bar, but it's not your typical spot. The Sports Bra is a place where women's sports take center stage. It's not just about watching games; it's about celebrating and supporting women's athletics. The idea behind The Sports Bra is simple yet powerful. It's a bar that s
Breast cancer can really take a toll on the body. It often leads to lower cardiorespiratory fitness, changes in body composition, and increased fatigue. All of these can make life feel harder and less enjoyable. But here's some good news: a recent study looked at how exercise can help. The study fo
Medical devices are tricky. They're not like drugs. They have learning curves, affect how hospitals work, and their prices change over time. Plus, there's often not much data on them. This makes it hard to figure out if they're worth the money. People study these things to help decide where to spen
