Injuries

Neurobridge Technology Helps Paralyzed People Move Again [VIDEO]

Neurobridge is a new technology that bypasses the spinal cord to transmit electrical signals from the brain to the paralyzed person's limb. It's revolutionary, to say the least.

Teen's Pinky Ripped Off At Rave, But Music Was So Good He Kept Dancing

A 16-year-old partied so hard at a rave in South London that he accidentally ripped off his smallest finger, but kept dancing anyway.

Zoo Vet Accidentally Shoots Man In Gorilla Suit With Tranquilizer

During a zoo drill, a veterinarian accidentally shot a man dressed up in a gorilla suit with a tranquilizer, mistaking him for a real monkey.

Doctor, Will I Live? Survival After A Trauma Linked To Age And Race

Survival after a trauma, including burns and injuries, may depend on your age and race.

'Miracle Baby' Survives 11-Story Fall [VIDEO]

Doctors say it’s a miracle that the 1-year-old survived the fall, though they’re still uncertain whether he will have any long-term complications.

The Dangers Of Jumping: Trampolines Lead To 1 Million ER Visits

A new study found that trampoline injuries are actually incredibly common; medical experts advise parents to avoid buying these toys for their kids.

Strength Training Prevents ACL Injuries In Girls, One Knee At A Time

Girls are more likely than boys to sustain ACL injuries — the bane of athletes everywhere — but a simple training regimen may be able to help avoid them.

3D-Printed Cast Promises To Heal Broken Bones Faster

As 3D-printing technology advances, researchers are finding new ways to apply it to health care. One of the latest advances includes a cast that uses ultrasound to stimulate bone healing.

If You Get Drunk While Hurt, Your Wounds Will Take Longer To Heal

Binge drinking decreases the body's ability to fight infection by lowering the amount of infection fighting white blood cells, making it harder for the cells to reach the infection, and reducing bacteria-fighting proteins on the outer skin.

Gummy Bear Sex Sends Couple To ER [VIDEO]

A Tennessee woman thought it would be sexy to let her boyfriend melt a giant gummy bear on her chest during sex, but instead it led to a trip to the ER.

Terrible Things Happen To The Poor, And These Are The Effects

People living in low-income areas are more likely to suffer serious illness and fall victim to negative life events like losing a child or being assaulted, a new study finds.