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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Cognitive Tasks Affect Landing Mechanics in ACL-reconstructed Athletes

When athletes come back from ankle surgery, they need to do certain tests to see if they're ready to play sports again. One important test is the drop vertical jump (DVJ). Scientists wanted to know if adding mental tasks while doing this jump could help find athletes at risk of hurting their ankle a

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

SARMs: A Dangerous Trend Among Athletes

Selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs, are substances that can either boost or block androgen receptors in specific tissues. Despite not being approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration, athletes are increasingly turning to SARMs to enhance their performance. However, recent stu

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers Injured: Will He Miss Playoff Game?

Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver Zay Flowers might not be on the field for their upcoming wild-card playoff game. He injured his knee during a game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. Reports suggest he could be out, as he's scheduled for an MRI to confirm the extent of his injury. Early in the

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Intestinal Injury: Can a Simple Protein Help?

Intestinal injuries are tough to spot. They happen rarely and often go unnoticed in people with multiple injuries. Delayed detection can lead to serious problems like infections, organ failure, and even death. Doctors are looking for better ways to measure intestinal permeability, which is how easil

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Jan 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Denise Richards' Breast Implant Surprise on 'Special Forces'

Actress and reality TV star Denise Richards shared an unexpected health issue she faced during her time on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. " During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the 53-year-old revealed that she ruptured both of her breast implants while participating in

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Safer Streets: Ideas from Ontario Health Experts

Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Fixing Meniscal Injuries: A New Twist on Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic surgery has been a game-changer for treating meniscal injuries. But what if we tweak the way we access the knee joint? Researchers are exploring a new approach called arthroscopic channel modification. Instead of using the usual path, surgeons create a different way to reach the affecte

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

A War Hero's Unspoken Struggle: From Afghanistan to Suicide

War hero Matthew Livelsberger, 37, ended his life in an intentional explosion. He was a respected Special Forces soldier who served in Afghanistan and helped save lives. But after witnessing death up close, he struggled with mental and physical pain. He even reached out to an ex-girlfriend, an Army

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Dolphins' QB Huntley Gets Another Start: Tagovailoa's Hip Injury Keeps Him Out

Tyler Huntley will start for the Miami Dolphins again this week. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa won't play due to a hip injury. It's not a simple bruise, but a "unique muscle issue" that's keeping Tagovailoa sidelined. The coach wanted to be sure Tagovailoa doesn't risk a ser

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Ivey's Leg Injury Marrs Pistons' Win Over Magic

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, just 22 years old, was injured during a game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. A collision with Orlando's Cole Anthony resulted in a severe lower leg injury for Ivey. Anthony slipped and fell into Ivey's planted leg, causing both players to fall. Ivey wa

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