Lightning strikes kill thousands globally each year, but for those who survive, the storm is far from over
Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning around the world, and many more are injured.
Aug 10, 2026
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MeSH tree: C10.900.300
Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning around the world, and many more are injured.
Aug 10, 2026
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E-scooter riders in England and Wales may face a higher risk of brain and internal organ injuries than motorcyclists and cyclists, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The authors recommend increasing e-scooter ...
Aug 6, 2026
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When people are first diagnosed with a brain condition, they may not consider joining a choir to improve their well-being and regain their voice.
Aug 5, 2026
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There is now widespread evidence that years of heading, tackling and collisions in football and rugby could increase the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases.
Jul 27, 2026
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Many U.S. schools aren't well prepared to help students who've suffered a concussion, a new study says. A quarter of public schools have no concussion policy at all, and those with such a policy aren't adequately training ...
Jul 24, 2026
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Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white people, a new study reports.
Jul 24, 2026
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For parents around the world, weekend mornings often look the same: standing on the sidelines of a soccer field, basketball court or American football field. In Australia's southern states, it's often an Australian rules ...
Jul 24, 2026
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In 2023, nearly 51 million people were injured and 1.34 million died from road injuries, making road injuries one of the leading global causes of premature death and disability, according to a new study published in The Lancet ...
Jul 20, 2026
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The skull heals its cracks, the bruises fade, the swelling subsides and the bleeding stops. From the outside, a traumatic blow to the head, whether from a battlefield blast, car crash or even a tackle gone wrong, may seem ...
Jul 16, 2026
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People with disabilities are diagnosed with alcohol use disorder at much higher rates than nondisabled people
Jul 14, 2026
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