The Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance open enrollment is wrapping up today, but there's still time to get covered if you're quick! This year has seen a record number of people signing up, proving that health insurance is more important than ever. This open enrollment started all the way ba
Want to stay fit and healthy? There are tons of apps out there, but which ones are the best? Let's take a look at some standout fitness apps that can help you track your nutrition, runs, and even keep you from getting bored during workouts. First up, nutrition trackers. Cronometer is a great choice
Ever wondered why we sleep? It turns out, sleep might be a powerful tool to help us forget bad memories. A recent study from the University of Hong Kong found that certain techniques during sleep can help weaken unpleasant memories. Researchers paired nonsense words with different unpleasant images
Chronic low back pain can be a real pain, and how it's treated often depends on what's causing it. One common culprit is multifidus dysfunction. Enter restorative neurostimulation, a treatment designed to tackle this specific issue. A recent study, called RESTORE, compared this approach to the best
Imagine you're a kid growing up with scoliosis, a curve in your spine. Surgeons can use a method called vertebral body tethering (VBT) to fix it. This study looked into how well VBT works for boys and girls. The researchers thought that after two years, both genders would have similar results. Let's
Did you know that some tiny plants called microalgae can pack a big punch in chicken feed? These little guys are loaded with proteins, making up about half of their teeny bodies. They also have something special called EPA and DHA, which are healthy fats found in low amounts in regular chicken food.
You know how sometimes you have a tough day at school and it's harder to concentrate? Well, doctors have tough days too, especially surgeons. They face high-pressure situations all the time. But does their stress affect how well they do their job? And more importantly, does it impact their patients?
Ever had a little cut or scrape? It's like a welcoming sign for bad germs. Imagine if there was a tiny guard to keep these nasties out? Scientists have discovered just that: a tiny protein named TWPAL. Think of it as a bouncer for wounds. When combined with a special hybrid of hyaluronic acid and ge
Ever noticed how some masks seem to stop germs better than others? Scientists test masks with teeny-tiny salt particles that work like viruses and bacteria. But here's a curious thing: not all masks block germs the same way. Adding more layers or using different materials doesn't guarantee you'll ge
Neurosurgery trainees need to become experts in a delicate task called subpial corticectomy. This involves removing a brain lesion without damaging nearby healthy tissue. To help trainees practice, a new model was created using calf brains. The model allows for continuous tracking of surgical instru
