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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Young woman goes for blood test and ends up in emergency spine surgery in MS

A 22-year-old student in Brazil went for a blood test but was urgently referred for spine surgery after persistent pain following a car accident.

Mar 19 • 22:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

The Secret of Cats Has Been Revealed. Scientists Have Figured Out a Certain 'Trick'

Researchers have discovered that the flexibility of a cat's spine plays a crucial role in its ability to perform agile movements in the air.

Mar 19 • 04:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Always Landing on Its Feet and Possessing 7 Lives: Do Cats Defy Newton's Laws?

The article explores the phenomenon of cats landing on their feet after falling and links it to their unique spinal structure.

Mar 15 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Why do cats always seem to fall on their feet

A recent study sheds light on the unique ability of cats to right themselves during falls, highlighting the flexibility of their spinal columns.

Mar 13 • 16:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Secret of Cats' 'Four-Legged Landing' Lies in the 360-Degree Rotating Thoracic Spine

A recent study suggests that cats can always land on their feet due to the unique flexibility and structure of their thoracic spine, allowing for efficient body rotation during free fall.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Reader: I get chills down my spine when I see my friend's messages

An advice column discusses using artificial intelligence to communicate with a romantic partner.

Mar 12 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The special flexibility of the spine brings cats to their paws

Japanese researchers have examined the unique flexibility of cats' spines, which allows them to land on their feet during falls.

Mar 11 • 05:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Student found with throat slashed 'so deep it cut his spine' – then dark story emerged

A student was brutally murdered, suffering from a deep throat wound that cut through to his spine, following threats of revealing a secret.

Mar 11 • 03:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Teresa Bas, spine expert: "The first treatment for a hernia should always be conservative"

Teresa Bas, a spine surgeon, advocates for conservative treatment as the first approach for 90% of disc hernias, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention.

Mar 10 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Vernon Kay admits 'you can't do it anymore' as he shares painful injury at BBC studios

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay reveals he suffered a serious back and spine injury after jumping down steps at the BBC canteen.

Mar 10 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Young woman collapsed and died after nitrous oxide damaged her spine

Amy Louise Leonard, a young woman from Bolton, died at 20 due to complications arising from her recreational use of nitrous oxide, prompting her family to raise awareness about the dangers of the drug.

Mar 6 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 13 best pillows for side sleepers in 2026, tested for support and comfort

This article reviews the best pillows available for side sleepers in 2026, emphasizing their design and benefits for spine health.

Mar 3 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I died for 24 minutes - what I saw will send shivers down your spine'

Lauren Canaday shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 24 minutes, contradicting common beliefs about what happens after death.

Mar 1 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After four-hour surgery, Marquito remains in ICU in serious condition

Comedian Marquito is in serious condition in the ICU following a cervical spine surgery after a motorcycle accident in São Paulo.

Feb 28 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Comedian Marquito undergoes delicate spine surgery lasting about 4 hours, but is recovering well, says SBT

Brazilian comedian Marquito has successfully undergone a four-hour surgery on his spine following a motorcycle accident and is currently recovering in the hospital.

Feb 28 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stepfather of teenager with rare syndrome and 'S' shaped spine walks nearly 400 km to raise funds

Fabrício, the stepfather of Kevin Alex, a teenager with a rare genetic syndrome known as Hypomelanosis of Ito, is walking approximately 370 km to raise funds and awareness for families in similar situations.

Feb 26 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'I felt my spine vibrate': Perth student describes terrifying lightning strike

A Perth teenager recounts the horrifying experience of being hit by a lightning strike during a storm on a school tennis court, resulting in injuries for her and two others.

Feb 26 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The effect of age on the spine: how to maintain vitality

The article discusses the often-overlooked significance of the spine in relation to aging and offers advice on maintaining its health.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus company is ordered to pay R$ 35,000 to passenger who fractured spine after accident in Cuiabá

A bus company in Cuiabá has been ordered to pay R$ 35,000 in damages to a passenger who suffered a spinal fracture in an accident.

Feb 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sanna Stellan was hospitalized – 'It hurt and scared me'

Finnish actress Sanna Stellan was hospitalized due to a fracture in her lumbar spine after a skiing accident.

Feb 19 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Midnight, riverbank, and three beasts... The horrifying story of the 'Hampi incident' that sends chills down the spine

In a shocking incident in Hampi, Karnataka, three men were sentenced to death for the gang rape of two women and the murder of a male tourist.

Feb 17 • 02:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The film 'Assi' by Taapsee will send chills down your spine, forcing you to think about the story of a rape victim

The film 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha and featuring Taapsee Pannu, presents a gripping narrative based on the real-life accounts of rape victims in India, aiming to provoke societal reflection on masculinity and the pervasive issue of sexual violence.

Feb 14 • 10:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Double connotations in sports, history, and pop culture break Plenković's political spine

The article discusses the political turmoil surrounding the reception of the Croatian handball team, intertwining sports with national identity and political authority.

Feb 7 • 10:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Jesper Högström: Nothing is as flexible as a football politician's spine

Jesper Högström critiques the FIFA president's attempts to reinstate Russia in the football community, likening these moves to political fascism.

Feb 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo: Unprecedented spine surgeries performed in North Kurzeme Hospital

In late January, unique spine surgeries involving the implantation of movable intervertebral disc prostheses were performed at the North Kurzeme Regional Hospital in Ventspils, Latvia, allowing for improved mobility and reduced recovery time for patients.

Feb 4 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Accident with PAOK fans in Romania: The third injured person returns to Thessaloniki

A 20-year-old PAOK fan injured in a car accident in Romania is being transferred back to Thessaloniki after surgery to stabilize his spine.

Feb 4 • 07:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Tereza Kesovija (87): I want to say goodbye to the audience with a song, I hope I will gather the strength

Tereza Kesovija, at 87 years old, hopes to hold farewell concerts for her audience despite facing health challenges related to her knees and spine.

Jan 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

‘A jellyfish has more spine than Europeans’ – professor on Trump’s plans to annex Greenland

Journalism professor Greg Simons criticized Europe for its inability to counter US President Donald Trump's intention to annex Greenland, claiming that the continent is too weak to resist American control over the Danish island.

Jan 13 • 19:58 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

18-year-old paraglider set a world record. A broken spine confirmed that the air is his element

An 18-year-old paraglider has set a world record despite suffering a broken spine, reinforcing his passion for the sport.

Jan 10 • 21:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Deployment of the Mountain Rescue Service: 45-year-old seriously injured while tobogganing at Blomberg

A 45-year-old woman sustained serious injuries while tobogganing at Blomberg, suffering injuries to her cervical spine and shoulder, while her daughter remained unharmed.

Jan 7 • 09:23 UTC

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