Quick Q&A Q: Can past injuries increase sensitivity to future pain or stress?A: Yes — this study shows that old injuries can prime the brain to overreact to new stressors, leading to lasting pain and exaggerated fear. Q: What mechanism keeps the nervous system hypersensitive?A: A stress hormone called corticosterone interacts with the TRPA1 receptor to keep the nervous system …
Read More »NEW YORK (AP) — About 3.6 million hoses are under recall across the U.S. because hundreds have burst while being used, resulting in at least 29 injuries, including reports of temporarily impaired hearing. The recall covers a range of HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch “Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses” that were sold at major retailers — including, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and Target — for …
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As the Kansas City Chiefs opened their training camp at Missouri Western University on Tuesday morning, just three players were not participating in practice: right tackle Jawaan Taylor, cornerback Kristian Fulton and tight end Tre Watson. Looks like full attendance for the initial practice, other than those listed on PUP: CB Kristian Fulton, OL Jawaan Taylor and TE Tre Watson …
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Multiple people have died and several were injured in a fire at an assisted living complex in Fall River, Massachusetts, the city’s fire chief confirmed Monday.The fire department was called to the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence on Oliver Street at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in the main entrance of the complex, as well as …
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