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Nancy Pelosi's Hospital Visit: A Setback While Abroad

December 14, 2024

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, aged 84, has been admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg due to an injury. This incident happened while she was on an official trip with a bipartisan congressional delegation. The group was there to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Sources have revealed that Pe

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How Hamstring Strength Changes in a Soccer Match

December 14, 2024

Hamstring injuries are very common in soccer. These injuries often happen at the end of each half or the match. Why? Some reasons could be low muscle strength, muscle tiredness, and differences in strength between the left and right legs. A team of scientists wanted to know more about this. They cho

crime

Back Injury Sparks Alleged Revenge on Health Boss

December 13, 2024

A serious back injury might have driven Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old data engineer, to shoot and kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Police believe this life-altering event could be linked to the motive behind the murder. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate

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Isaac Guerendo Gearing Up for Thursday Night Game

December 12, 2024

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo made a strong debut last week, scoring two touchdowns against the Bears. However, his impressive performance was cut short by a foot injury late in the game. Guerendo missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned on Wednesday with limited part

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Head Injuries in American Indian Elders: A Closer Look

December 12, 2024

Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde

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Quarterback Derek Carr's Season Halted by Injury

December 10, 2024

Quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints might not play again this season due to a broken left hand. Tests have shown a significant fracture in his non-throwing hand. This injury is likely to keep him out for several weeks, and with only four games remaining, his return isn't expected. The t

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Saving Brains: Helping Heart Arrest Survivors

December 9, 2024

Experiencing a heart arrest can be really scary. Even if you survive, your brain might get injured, which is one of the main reasons people die or face difficulties later. Doctors have found that taking care of patients in intensive care using special techniques, like cooling the body to a certain t

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Bed Sores After Spinal Cord Injury: Impact on Recovery

December 6, 2024

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

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Moral Injury and You: How Your Identity Style Impacts Your Response

December 6, 2024

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

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Who Will the Liberty Protect? Picking Players for the Expansion Draft

December 6, 2024

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