A chiropractor has revealed the most common aches and pains you’ll get from working at a desk all day and the simple stretches – and tools – to melt away the pain from home. Founder and chief wellness pfficer of Therabody, Dr Jason Wersland, created the celebrity-approved Theragun massage tool after a motorcycle accident in … Read more
Police officer is airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after his patrol car crashed into a brick wall and overturned at 70mph while ‘responding to an incident’ Police officer had been driving along London Road in St Albans, Hertfordshire His police car slammed into a brick wall and overturned at around 1.35pm today The officer … Read more
Medieval arrows caused injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds, according to archaeologists analysing newly-discovered human remains. The bones, recovered from a Dominican friary in Exeter, show arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull, creating small entry and large exit wounds. The human skeletons examined as part of the study, who had … Read more
Boy, 11, feared to have ‘life-changing injuries’ after being shot at home by burglars posing as deliverymen A gang forced entry into an Upminster home by posing as deliverymen on Friday Ray Hawkins, 45, opened the door believing it was a parcel delivery at 9.30pm Mr Hawkins and his son, 11, were rushed to hospital … Read more
Hospitals record a significant rise in serious eye injuries caused by DIY mishaps during the coronavirus lockdown period Oxford Eye Hospital saw significant increase in the number of trauma operations The hospital said it usually expects to treat one serious injury every two weeks But recently it saw six patients needing attention in just seven days … Read more
Scientists develop a ‘window to the brain’: 3D-printed ‘skull’ allows experts to peer inside a mouse’s head in real-time and could one day help disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s The implant can be used to surgically replace part of the animal’s head Mouse brains are similar to humans’ so are useful for medical research Scientists … Read more
People who suffer catastrophic brain injuries may recover their social skills quicker by stroking guinea pigs, research suggests. Traumatic brain injuries often affect a patient’s ability to feel empathy and express their emotions. But a study found allowing patients to stroke ‘cute animals’ – such as micro pigs, rabbits and donkeys – during rehabilitation sessions … Read more
Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzedczyk were left bloody, bruised and swollen after the strawweights staged one of the most spectacular title fights in recent mixed martial arts history. Horrifying photos show how Polish mixed martial arts star Joanna Jedrzejczyk was left disfigured after her epic fight against Weili Zhang at UFC 248 on Saturday night. Both Jedrzejczyk, 32, … Read more
Nurse, in her 30s, is being ‘treated for self-inflicted injuries’ after toddler is stabbed to death and baby seriously hurt at rural farmhouse in Northern Ireland Woman has been named locally as Fiona McGowan who is thought to be a nurse Police said a woman in her 30s and a baby are currently receiving treatment … Read more