A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.
When a baby arrives at 22, 23 or 24 weeks old, doctors and parents face tough choices. Some families hope the child can survive and grow healthy; others worry about pain, long‑term problems and money. Studies show that more babies are living after these early births, but many still face serious heal
The market has been rattled by wars, rising energy costs and tech buzz. Despite the chaos, a few defensive names have stayed solid and even grown. One standout is Ventas, which has added about $5 billion in acquisitions this year. Its earnings beat expectations and the company is now tradin
The Sports Bra is set to open its second location in Portland, Maine, a city known for food and sports. The move follows the brand’s first launch in Portland, Oregon, where it started in 2022. The Maine spot will show WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL matches along with big events like the Boston Marathon, the O
The Eagles kicked off the NFL’s new league year with a big announcement: star defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a hefty contract extension. The ceremony took place in the Jefferson Training Complex auditorium, where Davis talked about the future of the defense. He noted that some key players had
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman, has taken his lifelong curiosity into a bold theatrical experiment called “Theater of the Mind. ” Rather than revealing his personal history in a traditional biography, Byrne turns his life’s memories into an interactive experience. The show invites sm
The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas
In child care, teachers often decide when a child should eat, even if the child is already full or hungry. This study looked at whether coaching could help teachers better notice and respond to kids’ real hunger cues. The program, called CELEBRATE Feeding, ran for six months in eight centers locat
Jerry Gray has signed on with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing a wealth of defensive knowledge to the team. The announcement comes after Gray spent three seasons as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. His exact duties with the 49ers are still being fina
The Baltimore Ravens had a tough 2025 season. Many fans are hoping for a big turnaround in 2026. One big reason for this hope is Lamar Jackson. He is their star quarterback. He missed some games last year. Even when he played, he was not fully healthy. This made a big difference in how the team perf
