Did you know that gripping too hard or too fast can put a lot of stress on your median nerve? This nerve runs through your wrist and hand, and it's crucial for your hand's movement and sensation. Scientists wanted to find out how repeating these grips over time might change the shape and position of
Have you ever thought about what your gut is up to when you're dealing with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? These nasty inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) really mess with your metabolism. Scientists are now using a cool tool called MALDI-mass spectrometry imaging to get a closer look at what's happe
Do you know that Tourette Syndrome (TS) might be linked to changes in a specific part of the brain called the basal ganglia? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a while now. The problem is, there aren't many studies on this, and the ones that exist often don't agree with each other. T
Did you know that tethered cord syndrome (TCS) isn't always about urologic symptoms? There are patients out there who have a normal-looking conus medullaris and filum terminale on an MRI, but still, doctors suspect they might have TCS. This research dives into the outcomes of surgical treatments for
Did you know that the fat in your body, especially the kind under your skin, plays a big role in your heart health? Scientists have found that how quickly this fat is made and broken down can affect your risk of heart problems and a condition called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is like a
Have you ever heard of shingles, the painful rash that sometimes affects the eye? Well, sometimes, it can lead to a condition called Orbital Apex Syndrome (OAS). This isn't your usual eye problem, and it can get serious fast. When someone with shingles on their face starts to experience symptoms lik
Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move
Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is
You might not expect the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, to influence bitcoin's value. But during a recent talk with CNBC, Powell’s comments gave bitcoin a boost. He revealed he doesn't own any crypto and noted that the Fed can't control it. But when he compared bitcoin to gold, people took no
Did you know that the tiny particles in the air we breathe, called PM2. 5, can team up with cold temperatures to increase the risk of heart attacks? A recent study in China looked into this and found some surprising results. Researchers examined data from over a million heart attack patients across
