Scientists went deep to discover the cause of low back pain in runners, exploring the role of deep core muscles in back support. Donald Trump makes major change to fishing New developments in the ...

SINGAPORE - Front-line police officers may soon get a cooling vest that redistributes weight from their utility belts and reduces back strain. The new load-bearing vest (LBV) being developed by the ...

LOS ANGELES -- The 17-time NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers are working with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on their basketball affairs. Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' president ...

The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right. By Dan Barry and Sonia A. Rao Late last month, a woman ...

A recent study that shows how cows can use tools recalls the controversial 1982 cartoon from "The Far Side" comic strip called "Cow Tools." In case you haven't heard, cows are using tools now. Well, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Lower back pain in women often results from hormone changes, pregnancy, or gynecological conditions. Fever, unexplained weight loss, and pain that lasts longer than a few weeks warrant a doctor's ...