Fluoride is a man-made element that derives from fluorine. According to the declassified documents of the Manhattan Project, the U.S. military group which built the atomic bomb, fluoride was the main chemical utilized during the atomic bomb production. Tremendous quantities of the element were necessary for manufacturing bomb-grade uranium as well as plutonium for nuclear weapons throughout the Cold War.… Read More
Sciatica specifically refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg, along the distribution of the the sciatic nerve down the back of the leg. Most commonly however, people will refer to any condition that causes back pain in association with leg symptoms as sciatica. Read More
Female soccer players suffer the highest rate of concussions among all high school athletes in the United States, a new study finds. "While American football has been both scientifically and colloquially associated with the highest concussion rates, our study found that girls, and especially those who play soccer, may face a higher risk," said study author Dr. Wellington Hsu. He… Read More
Related Articles Both UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull and Women�s Basketball Coach Keitha Adams released statements Wednesday night regarding Adams leaving UTEP for Wichita�State University. UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull: �Keitha was one of my first hires and has been with us for 16 years. She has done an absolutely unbelievable job. We hate to see her leave, but… Read More
Parkinson's disease can cause tremors, stiffness and trouble with walking. But a new study suggests that regular exercise can slow the progression of the disease. Even those with advanced Parkinson's can benefit from activity, the study authors said. The research included more than 3,400 patients in North America, the Netherlands and Israel who were followed for more than two years.… Read More
Related Articles It was a battle of far-east versus west, as the Horizon Scorpions traveled from the High Desert to Northwest El Paso to take on the surging Canutillo Eagles. �The Eagles took the game 48 to 0, and our Andres Acosta captured the competition and shares it with you via this Story in Many Pics. Horizon Scorpions vs Canutillo… Read More
Parkinson's disease can cause tremors, stiffness and trouble with walking. But a new study suggests that regular exercise can slow the progression of the disease. Even those with advanced Parkinson's can benefit from activity, the study authors said. The research included more than 3,400 patients in North America, the Netherlands and Israel who were followed for more than two years.… Read More
It may be tempting to latch on to the latest diet fad like juicing or going gluten-free to lose weight or achieve other health goals. But when it comes to heart health, doctors say sticking with old standbys like fruits, veggies and olive oil is still the best approach. To see what kind of diet patterns might be the most… Read More
This article originally appeared on Time.com.� Running is a great workout, and it comes with all of the heart-strengthening benefits of aerobic exercise. But doing it for long distances�like in a marathon�may come with unintended health consequences. A small new study finds that marathon runners can experience short-term kidney injury after the race. In the study, published in the American… Read More
Our very own Andres Acosta made his way across the Borderland this week, taking in the most interesting games and shooting the action. Check out his work in this week�s �Story in Many Pics� Austin Vs El Paso- EPHS Centennial Celebration Chapin Huskies vs Bowie Bears, Chapin Huskies vs Bowie Bears, Austin Vs El Paso- EPHS Centennial Celebration Chapin Huskies… Read More