A Minnesota judge has stirred up a lot of debate. She threw out a $7. 2 million fraud conviction against a couple. They were found guilty of stealing Medicaid money to fund their fancy lifestyle. The couple, Abdifatah Yusuf and his wife Lul Ahmed, were running a healthcare business from home. They u
In the early 20th century, a big collection of old Irish folk remedies was put together. These remedies were used to treat all sorts of illnesses. The people who used them were mostly from the countryside and were born between 1850 and 1925. Some of these remedies were pretty unusual. They involved
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a big deal. They happen when diabetes causes wounds on the feet that don't heal well. These ulcers can lead to serious problems, like amputations. But what if there was a way to predict or monitor these ulcers better? Researchers looked into a substance called ischem
Indiana's political landscape is set for a major shake-up. The state's House Republicans have revealed a new plan for congressional districts. This plan aims to strengthen the Republican hold on the state's political representation. Currently, Republicans control seven out of nine congressional seat
Eli Lilly has decided to lower the prices of its weight loss drug, Zepbound, for people who pay out of pocket. This change is part of a bigger effort to make the medication more accessible to those who need it. The company announced that starting this week, the initial dose of Zepbound vials will co
A federal appeals court made a big decision. They said Alina Habba can't be the acting U. S. attorney in New Jersey. She used to be President Trump's personal lawyer. The court said her appointment was not right. They think she broke a law called the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Three men facing c
Two recent studies have brought new hope in the fight against HIV. These studies, published in the journal Nature, show promising results for long-term treatments. The research involved over 40 experts from around the world, including scientists from Seattle. The first study focused on a new treatm
The rivalry between 50 Cent and Diddy is no secret. It's been brewing for years, fueled by music, allegations, and social media trolling. Recently, 50 Cent took it up a notch with a Netflix docuseries about Diddy, titled "Sean Combs: The Reckoning. " The project was inspired by Cassie Ventura, Didd
People often wonder if combining medication with lifestyle changes is the best way to manage health conditions. One area of interest is the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists along with lifestyle modifications. These medications are commonly used to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity. They work by mimic
In 2025, the Cambridge Dictionary named \'parasocial\' its Word of the Year. This term describes the bond people feel with celebrities, influencers, or even AI, despite never meeting them. It’s like having a friendship with someone who doesn’t know you exist. The idea of parasocial relationships is
