At a recent T-ball game, I was talking with another father who mentioned that his son had never played before. As we watched our children falling over trying to scoop up a ground ball, we laughed about how they were still figuring everything out. There was something refreshing about seeing kids learn a game without worrying about how well they were playing.
A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División game between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. Although no official statement has confirmed the cause of his death, some reports suggest it could have been commotio cordis. This is a rare but well-known medical condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest after a blow to the chest.
Nail salon workers in New York City face greater health risks on the job than previously understood, according to a new study published in the journal Risk Analysis. Researchers found that chemical concentrations spiked repeatedly throughout the workday, revealing short-term exposure peaks that traditional full-shift averages may overlook. These peaks could have important implications for worker health.
Eight malaria cases around Frankfurt airport this summer—three of them fatal—were likely caused by parasites originating in West Africa, the city authorities said Wednesday.
People love to watch violent things. From slasher films to boxing, there's some intrinsic appeal to watching people get pummeled. The dystopian thriller "Squid Game," for instance, debuted in 2021 and in three years racked up 330 million streams totaling more than 2.8 billion hours viewed. Even monkeys pay more attention to videos of other monkeys fighting.
Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old, died while running the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. Her father spoke to NBC News about the condition that led to her death.
Artificial intelligence (AI) measurements of heart function from MRI scans are more strongly linked to how long patients live after their scan than measurements made by clinicians, suggesting that AI could provide a useful first-line approach to measuring heart function. This is according to research led by City St George's, University of London and University College London, and published in The Lancet Digital Health.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., is recovering after having a stroke on Saturday. According to his chief of staff, Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son's hockey game. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar explains what causes strokes, typical warning signs and treatment.
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and City of Hope have identified a new strategy for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues. By targeting an imbalance in receptors for the hormone prolactin in disease-causing immune cells, the team reduced inflammatory molecules and harmful immune cells while preserving their normal counterparts.
BBC News NI health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly watched a new robot perform surgery at Belfast City Hospital.
A New York City trainer shares the twice-weekly arm workout and high protein diet strategy behind sculpted "trophy arms" — no $20,000 needed.
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
