Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital
Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and songwriter, passed away at the age of 84 in Nashville. He was a key figure in the Memphis soul music scene, particularly at Stax Records during the 1960s and 1970s. His wife, Angel Cropper, confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause. Cropper was a me
The Republican Party is in a bit of a mess. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing serious backlash from his own party. It seems like he is losing control, and not everyone is happy with how things are going. Some Republicans are openly criticizing Johnson. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York calle
A financial expert recently shared his thoughts on the Giving Pledge. He pointed out that it was born out of fear during the 2008 financial crisis. Wealthy individuals wanted to avoid public anger. But, he argues, the Giving Pledge hasn't made much progress. He believes a new idea, called Trump Acc
Kate, the Princess of Wales, shone brightly at the German state banquet. She wore a special tiara that hasn't been seen much. This tiara, called the Queen Victoria Oriental Circlet, is quite old. It was made in 1853 for Queen Victoria by her husband, Prince Albert. But it has a sad story. Prince Alb
New Orleans is now in the spotlight as federal authorities kick off a major immigration enforcement operation. The focus? Individuals with serious criminal records who are living in the city illegally. Think home invaders, armed robbers, car thieves, and those accused of rape. The U. S. Department o
People's health habits change as they age. But why do some folks stick to good habits while others don't? It turns out, money plays a big role. A recent study looked at how people's lifestyles change over time in the US, UK, and China. The focus was on middle-aged and older adults. The study found t
Semaglutide, the star ingredient in weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, just took a big hit. Two major trials showed it doesn't help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory issues. Thousands of people aged 55 to 85 took part, but the results were clear: no improvement in memory or daily funct
Europe is trying to build a new fighter jet. It's called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany, France, and Spain are working together on this project. They plan to talk about it on December 11. The goal is to have this new jet ready by 2040. It will be worth 100 billion euros. That's a lot o
AI is advancing fast, but not everyone is handling the risks well. That's what Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, shared at a recent event. He's optimistic about the tech but worried about the money side. Some companies are spending too much, too fast. This could lead to problems, even if the tech
