Injuries Stories
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Smoking Weed And Driving Is Never A Good Idea
Marijuana users thinks it's safe to drive under the influence. -
Brain Implant Allows Quadriplegic Man To Move His Arm
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Virtual Reality Is Not Just For Entertainment Anymore
Virtual reality might soon revolutionize health care, treating everything from burns to amputations. -
When Fear Is A Weapon: How Terror Attacks Influence Mental Health
It is probably not a surprise that a terror attack can have a major impact on people's mental health. But what sort of effects are common, and how long do they last? -
5-Year-Old Gymnast Paralyzed After Performing A Routine Move
After a routine backbend, a 5-year-old girl is now paralyzed from the waist down. -
FDA Approves Robotic Exoskelton For People With Lower Limb Paralysis
The FDA has cleared the Indego exoskeleton for personal and clinical use, making it the second such device to receive approval. -
World Cup Champ Brandi Chastain Is Donating Her Brain For CTE Research
World Cup champ Brandi Chastain has pledged to donate her brain to someday further research on how C.T.E develops in soccer players. -
This Is Why Americans Aren’t Living As Long As They Should Be
Injury deaths are a big part of why the United States can't compete with other high-income countries' life expectancy rates. -
This Is What Happens When Clinical Trials Go Wrong
An estimated 19 million people participate in American research studies each year, yet it is impossible to calculate how many are harmed. -
Identity Of California Man Living On Life Support Finally Solved After 16 Years
The true identity of an unresponsive man living on life support called "Garage 66" by hospital staff has finally been uncovered. -
Paramedics May Be More Vulnerable To Violent Assault
Paramedics cite inadequate training as one reason they face an increased risk of violent assaults. -
Less Physically Mature Hockey Players Have The Worst Concussions
Physically immature teen hockey players took 21 days longer to recover from a concussion than their more mature peers.
