Therapy involving animals has been a hot topic in recent years, especially when it comes to helping kids with special needs. But does it really make a difference if the animal is real or robotic? A recent study dove into this question, focusing on children aged 7 to 16 with autism or Down syndrome.
A Minnesota state senator found himself in hot water after being arrested for trying to arrange a meeting with someone he thought was a 17-year-old girl. Justin Eichorn, a 40-year-old Republican, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He was under the impression he was chatting with a minor, but it turn
The Federal Reserve is in the middle of a two-day meeting. This gathering is crucial because it sets the stage for future economic decisions. The Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, is the group in charge. They will wrap up their discussions on Wednesday with a big announcement. This announcemen
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissues, making patients prone to aortic aneurysms and dissections. This condition can be life-threatening, as it was for Sara Adair. She knew the risks because her father and sister had also been diagnosed with it. D
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition where a nerve in the wrist gets pinched. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. It's like when you hit your funny bone, but it doesn't go away as quickly. There are several ways to treat this condition. Three traditiona
People spend a lot of time sitting around these days. But what if we swapped some of that sitting time for light activities? Like walking or casual movement? Researchers wanted to know if this would make a difference in our health. Especially when it comes to things like heart health and metabolism.
Spinal column shortening is a new way to treat a condition called secondary tethered cord syndrome. This condition happens when the spinal cord gets stuck and can't move properly. Doctors have been using this method on adults for a while. But recently, they've started using it on kids too. This is a
Chromecast devices, particularly the 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio models, have been causing headaches for users. Over the weekend, many users encountered an "untrusted device" error. This error prevented them from casting their favorite shows and music. The issue seems to have affected a larg
VEXAS syndrome is a rare disease that mostly affects adult men. It is caused by a specific genetic mutation in blood-forming cells. This mutation leads to a range of inflammatory issues, often impacting the skin and blood. The skin problems in VEXAS are due to abnormal cells that have infiltrated th
In recent hours, users of Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices have been facing a frustrating issue. They can't cast any audio or video content. This problem is widespread, affecting all users of these two models. The error message "Untrusted device" pops up in apps like YouTube, preven
