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Knee Surgery Showdown: Which Side Wins?

January 4, 2025

Ever wondered which side of the knee fares better when it comes to treating worn-out cartilage? Scientists are asking the same question, pitting lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) against medial UKA. These operations replace damaged cartilage on one side of the knee, but they target di

health

Is Wrist Inflammation Really Linked to Anxiety?

January 4, 2025

You might think that constant wrist pain and swelling from synovitis would make anyone anxious. But does it really? Let's dive into a study that looked into this using clinical data and a fancy technique called Mendelian randomization. First off, wrist synovitis can be a real pain. It affects how y

sports

Charles Barkley Fires Back at JJ Redick's Media Criticism

January 4, 2025

Charles Barkley, a legendary basketball analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA, " recently clapped back at Lakers coach JJ Redick. Redick had suggested the media might be partly to blame for the drop in NBA ratings this season. During a show, Barkley playfully accused Redick of targeting him and fired bac

health

Comparing Two Cancers: Fallopian Tube vs. Ovarian

January 4, 2025

Let's talk about two types of cancers that affect women: primary fallopian tubal carcinoma (PFTC) and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). A study from a single healthcare center looked into how these cancers are different from each other and what factors might affect a person's chances of reco

entertainment

The Long Divorce Battle Ends: Jolie Scores $80 Million

January 4, 2025

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's eight-year divorce battle finally comes to a close. Their split, initiated in 2016 following years of marriage, was no easy task. Despite a prenuptial agreement, Jolie's finances got a significant boost. The main boost came from the sale of her share in their shared Fr

weather

Illinois Gears Up for Big Winter Storm: Expect Up to a Foot of Snow

January 4, 2025

This weekend, Illinois is bracing for a heavy snowstorm. The National Weather Service predicts up to 12 inches of snow, as a major winter storm moves from the Central Plains towards the Midwest. Meteorologists say the heavy snow could cover the region by Monday, with icy conditions likely to persist

celebrities

Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Show: Love, Laughter, and Lifestyle

January 4, 2025

Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, has just announced a new Netflix series called "With Love, Meghan. " A sneak peek showed her doing everything from making fancy ice cubes to chatting with celebrity pals like Mindy Kaling and her husband, Prince Harry. The show is all about mixing fun c

sports

Meet JJ Jakovac: The Unsung Hero Behind Collin Morikawa’s Golf Success

January 4, 2025

Collin Morikawa is a name synonymous with tremendous golf achievements, including the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship. But behind every great golfer is a steadfast caddie - in Morikawa's case, it's Jonathan "JJ" Jakovac. Born and raised in Napa, California, Jakovac was no strang

politics

Jimmy Carter's Legacy, New Laws, and Chicago's Mixed Bag

January 4, 2025

Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p

health

Improving Cancer Care: A New Tool for German Patients

January 4, 2025

Cancer treatment often needs a team of specialists across different areas of medicine. The Care Coordination Instrument (CCI) is designed to gather feedback from cancer patients about how well their care is coordinated. Researchers set out to create a German version of the CCI (CCI-DE). This involve