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Why Medical Schools Need to Stay Out of Politics

September 28, 2024

In the field of medicine, facts and evidence should always take precedence over personal opinions and biases. Unfortunately, a growing trend of politicization is threatening the integrity of medical education. As a physician and a representative in Congress, I've witnessed firsthand how ideological

sports

The Achilles' Heel of Injuries: Christian McCaffrey's Journey to Recovery

September 24, 2024

In the world of professional sports, injuries can be a major setback for athletes and their teams. For Christian McCaffrey, a talented running back for the 49ers, a calf strain turned into a more serious Achilles issue, forcing him to seek expert advice from a specialist in Germany. The news of McC

health

Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health

September 17, 2024

In the medical world, there are instances where doctors and medical professionals have gotten it wrong, leading to unintended and often devastating consequences. These blind spots are often rooted in dogmatic thinking, groupthink, and a lack of critical evaluation of the evidence. In his book "Blind

science

The Ants' Surgical Skills: Can We Trust Them to Amputate Our Limbs?

September 16, 2024

The study of carpenter ants' lifesaving amputations has left scientists in awe. These tiny insects have evolved to perform surgery on their colony siblings to prevent the spread of infection. With a survival rate of over 90%, it's clear that these ants are skilled surgeons. But what makes them so ad

sports

Soft-Shell Helmet Covers: A Promising Solution or a False Sense of Security?

September 16, 2024

The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of s

technology

Biohealth Breakthrough: Wisconsin Secures $7.5 Million Grant to Fuel Innovation

September 15, 2024

The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub has just received a major boost in the form of a $7.5 million grant from the Joint Committee on Finance. This funding will support a contract between BioForward, the leader of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. But w

sports

The Agony of Defeat: Rangers' Corey Seager Sentenced to Season-Ending Surgery

September 13, 2024

As the Texas Rangers' season came to a close, fans were dealt a devastating blow: their star shortstop, Corey Seager, is done for the year. And to make matters worse, he won't be healing on his own this time around. Instead, he'll be undergoing sports hernia surgery, marking the second consecutive o

science

"SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Sets Sail for Space Exploration History"

September 12, 2024

The article discusses SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, a five-day private spacewalk that will conduct 36 different experiments from 31 institutions. The mission aims to better understand spaceflight's impacts on the human body, providing crucial insights for further crewed exploration efforts. The art

health

The Unseen Toll of Music: A Hidden Health Crisis

September 11, 2024

The world of music is often romanticized as a realm of creativity and passion, but the harsh reality is that performing arts health is a relatively new field, and musicians are often left to suffer in silence. UW-La Crosse assistant professor Kourtney Austin is working to change this narrative by

health

The Healthcare Evolution: Americans Open Up About Their Concerns

September 11, 2024

Are Americans finally feeling more comfortable talking to their doctors about their health concerns? A recent survey suggests yes, but not without some lingering anxieties. What if this comfort is just a facade, and there are still substantial concerns lurking beneath the surface? Take a closer look