Experiencing three or more concussions is linked to worse brain function later in life, according to major new research. The study – the largest of its kind – also found that having just one moderate to severe concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a long-lasting impact on brain function, including memory. Led…
Today I got up early to go to the foot doctor again. She checked my foot and then sent me down for x-rays. This is my fourth set of x-rays in a month. It turned out that my right foot was not broken a second time. I must have just messed it up. She…
Evidence of ACL healing on MRI after ACL rupture treated with rehabilitation alone may be associated with better patient-reported outcomes: a secondary analysis from the KANON study. Filbay SR, Roemer FW, Lohmander LS, et. already. Br J Sports Med. Doi 2022:10.1136/bjsports-2022-105473. E-publishing prior to printing. Full text freely available Take home message Nearly one…
If you look at the ingredient list of almost any processed food, you’ll find a mysterious entry: natural flavors. This healthy-sounding phrase hides a not-so-healthy reality. Today we’ll take a closer look at this common ingredient and explore its nature, origins and effects on your well-being and bones. What are natural flavors? The Environmental…
Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to premature babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that when given in combination with statins, their positive effects persist, while the potential negative side effects ‘weeded out’. Cambridge scientists gave newborn rats, which are naturally born prematurely, a…
