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Even if you’re not much of a sports fan, you’ve probably heard that concussions are a big problem in organized sports. The numbers show that this concern over traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is quite warranted; in the United States each ...

In the last few decades, much has been written about the subject of DNA, and for good reason. The DNA a person receives from his or her parents determines all of their physical characteristics, and may leave them vulnerable to ...

How’s this for a news story ‒ a team of scientists create a robot that can fold into a different shape, carry certain items, swim, walk and even destroy itself. As crazy as that may sound, an international team of ...

Getting tested for cancer is never a pleasant experience. For example, cancer of the esophagus is frequently diagnosed via a biopsy, a procedure in which tissue is extracted from the body. Needless to say, this hardly sounds like anyone’s idea ...

Swimmer’s ear occurs when bacteria infects the outer ear and/or ear canal, a tube-shaped passageway that allows sound to reach the ear drum. Many people develop this condition while swimming, particularly in contaminated water. Warm water can foster bacterial grown ...

Though the only flaw of legendary Greek hero Achilles was his heel, it would be unfair to characterize the Achilles tendon as some sort of brittle piece of tissue. On the contrary, the Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest ...

A fondness for digging is a trait that is usually associated with animals like gophers and groundhogs. Many first-time dog owners, however, are often surprised to learn that dogs also like to dig. Consequently, it is not uncommon for these ...

Whether we like it or not, anxiety is a part of life. This shouldn’t be taken to mean that excessive anxiety isn’t a serious problem; aside from making daily life much less enjoyable, there is reason to believe that an ...

There are a number of people who may have interest in buying a dog, but hold off on doing so for certain reasons. For apartment dwellers, a lack of space is an obvious concern. Fortunately, some smaller-sized dogs can successfully ...

Imagine for a moment that doctors had the capability to recreate human corneas within the confines of a laboratory. It may seem impossible, but a team of researchers has managed to accomplish this very feat. Their groundbreaking experiment may prove ...