Every year before sports season starts, students in the Bureau Valley area have one more thing to add to their to-do list: getting a sports physical. This year’s clinic is happening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Bureau Valley High School. Local doctors will be on hand to do the checks, but there ar
A well-known human rights figure in Iran is facing serious health problems while behind bars. The 50-year-old activist, recognized internationally for her work on women's rights and opposition to capital punishment, reportedly suffered a heart-related emergency in late March. Her condition took a dr
Before someone goes under the knife for a worn-out lower back, many things can shape how they feel about life. A study looked at patients in Asia with different backgrounds. These patients were about to get surgery for long-term back problems. Researchers checked three big areas. First came social
Researchers looked at whether tough childhoods could show up in gum disease later in life. They focused on young adults in China who had faced hardships like neglect, abuse, or unstable homes—what experts call adverse childhood experiences. The study also checked for signs of depression and general
Around age 35, many women notice their body and moods starting to shift in ways that aren’t always easy to explain. Hormones begin their slow transition toward what’s called perimenopause, which can bring hot flashes, restless nights, and sudden mood swings. These aren’t just small annoyances—they c
Making a lot of tiny decisions can drain the mind and make even simple tasks feel hard. When people face many choices, their brains get tired, leading to rushed picks, mood swings, and sometimes eating too much or putting everything off. This mental weariness can push even the most driven people tow
A surge of salmonella cases has been traced back to people keeping chickens, ducks, and other small fowl at home. The illness has touched 34 individuals in 13 different states, and some infections show resistance to common antibiotics. The problem started between late February and the end of Marc
In Norway, three pain clinics that bring together doctors, therapists and psychologists looked at people who come in with long‑term aches. One group had pain deep inside the pelvis, while another had pain elsewhere in the body. The researchers wanted to see how these two groups compare when they fir
A mother named Aline has a history of sudden mood changes. She can be kind one moment and harsh the next, often shouting sharp words. People come into her life and leave quickly because of these shifts. Aline has three children: 11, 17 and 25. She promises them a lot but then says they are
The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors
