A spinal tumor refers to the growth of an abnormal mass of cells surrounding or within your spinal column or cord. For the majority of spinal tumor removals, the surgeons cut through the neck or back to gain access to the spine. However, a breakthrough spinal surgery has recently proven successful. The spinal tumor was...
The traditional career path is becoming less common. In the past, people could work hard, climb the ranks of their profession, and retire with a good pension. Today, careers are much more complicated. Between frozen salaries, a lack of quality jobs available, and fear of being replaced by AI, there’s the rising cost of living....
On December 20, 2025, Blue Origin made history by sending the first wheelchair bound person into space. Blue Origin completed the NS-37 mission successfully, launching a team of 6 crew members aboard their rocket, New Shepard. The crew included members: Joey Hyde, Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, Adonis Pourouslis, Jason Stansell, Neal Milc,h and Hans Koenigsmann. The...
A heartbreaking story of a dog in Wuhan who waited on the Yangtze Bridge, following its owner’s death, has captured the hearts of many people in China. The dog waited for 4 days on the Yangtze Bridge after the owner reportedly jumped from the bridge to his death. The incident occurred in late May and...
The latest cheese recall has drawn national attention after federal regulators warned that a popular dairy product may carry a potentially fatal bacteria. While recalls happen often, this one feels different. Officials moved fast and used strong language, which caused many shoppers to pause mid-grocery trip. As a result, people are now checking refrigerators, old...
Tattooing is often framed as an art form that reflects one’s identity or captures a certain memory, yet it is also a biological phenomenon. Each session creates thousands of tiny punctures that push pigment into the skin, where immune cells patrol continuously. Scientists have studied tattoo safety for years, but new research is finally mapping...
Doctors, throughout their tenure, will face moral dilemmas that may test their ethical and moral compasses. As doctors take an oath to aid and preserve life and undergo rigorous mental and ethical trials, they are trained to act and resolve moral and ethical challenges efficiently. However, a 2016 case involving Dr. David Barnes, who...
A viral headline claims a “bigger-looking butt” can reveal autism or ADHD traits. While that particular framing may be catchy, it can also mislead. A forward-tilting pelvis can change a side-view silhouette, and it can make glutes appear more prominent. Clinicians call that posture anterior pelvic tilt. Some research finds average gait differences in groups...
When it comes to longevity and health, we often focus on our waistlines or our heart health. However, neurologists, the doctors who specialize in the intricate workings of the brain, are increasingly warning that what we eat is the primary tool for protecting our cognitive future. While the brain represents only about 2% of our...
Success in our modern world is often determined by self-esteem: the high bank balance, the prestigious job title, or the picturesque life posted all over social media. Gen Zers are constantly exposed to a barrage of perceived success and to ongoing economic hurdles, which significantly affect their mental well-being. This fear of becoming poor is...
Today, a cell phone can do infinitely more than an old rotary. It’s a camera, calculator, photo album, TV, shopping mall, encyclopedia, and much more. The internet offers seemingly endless information about any topic you can think of. To an outsider, one small device seems to access an entire dimension that exists only on screens....
Kidneys do constant behind-the-scenes work. They clean the blood, balance water, and help control blood pressure. Most people only think about them during illness. Drug makers and doctors also worry about them during treatment. Many medicines pass through kidney tissue, so side effects can show up there. Researchers want lab models that warn earlier, using...
