Cervical spinal cord injuries can lead to various complications, one of which is pressure ulcers, or bed sores. These sores are not only common but also trigger an increase in body-wide inflammation. This heightened inflammation can disrupt the natural healing process of the nervous system, which is
Moral injury can happen when someone faces tough, ethically challenging events. This can affect mental health in a big way, but figuring out how to treat it is tough because we're still learning about what causes it. Scientists think that keeping a solid sense of self while adjusting to new realitie
The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber
Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight
Eating disorders and self-harm without suicidal intent often start during teenage years. When these issues happen together, it can lead to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of suicide. This study looks into how common self-harm is among young people who have eating disorders. Researchers combi
You might think that after recovering from a sports concussion, everything goes back to normal. But recent findings say something different. Even after clinical recovery, people with a history of sports-related concussions (SRC) are at a higher risk for future injuries. Scientists suspect that the b
Get ready for the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears! The Lions, with a record of 10-1, are hosting the Bears, who are 4-7. We've got an updated depth chart for you, listing all the players and their statuses. The Lions' quarterback lineup includes Jared Goff and Hendon H
The UConn Huskies men's basketball team faced a challenging week at the Maui Invitational. They ended their trip with a third straight loss, this time to Dayton, with a final score of 85-67. Senior player Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points but unfortunately had to go to the hospital after a
Scientists are curious about how the front part of our brain, known as the prefrontal cortex, influences our grasp of other people's feelings and thoughts. This ability is called "theory of mind" (ToM). Some studies have different results about how crucial the prefrontal cortex is for this skill. Re
The Milwaukee Bucks are on a roll, winning their last four games. Tonight, they face the Miami Heat, and injuries are a concern. Giannis Antetokounmpo, their star player, is listed as probable with a calf strain. He's been dealing with knee issues too, but he's still been scoring an average of 32 po
