A tornado swept through Pico Rivera early Thursday morning, causing a brief but intense disruption. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which was an EF0, hit around 3:15 a. m. and lasted about two minutes. The winds reached up to 85 miles per hour, leaving a path of damage across fou
Medicaid is a big deal in the United States. It covers a huge chunk of people who need help with alcohol use disorder. The majority of Medicaid enrollees are managed by Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MCPs). These MCPs are responsible for providing health services to nearly 80% of Medicaid enrollees.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels, often leading to poor blood flow in the legs. Doctors have clear guidelines for treating PAD, including medicines like antiplatelet, lipid-lowering, and antihypertensive drugs, as well as lifestyle changes like qu
A federal judge recently made a big decision. He told the government to give their jobs back to thousands of workers who were fired. These workers were on probation and worked for different government agencies. The judge said the government didn't follow the rules when they fired these workers. This
The weather is heating up this week in the Capital Area. Expect a warm-up through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. Winds from the south will pick up, reaching up to 25 mph, and clouds will increase. Don't worry about any major interruptions to outdoor plans, though; the real exci
Diaryl ureas (DU) are like the superheroes of medicinal chemistry. They have a special structure that makes them super useful in treating diseases. They can do more than just stop cancer cells from growing. They can also change how genes are read, mess with how cells grow, and calm down inflammation
In Japan, COPD patients are making a big change. They are switching from using multiple inhalers to a single, once-daily inhaler. This new inhaler combines three medicines: fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. The goal is to make treatment easier and more effective. This switch is a g
The US Department of Education recently cut its workforce by nearly half. This move, which affected 1, 315 employees, has sparked concern about the future of educational funding. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) relies heavily on federal funds. The district receives over $750 million
The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu
Michelle Bowman, a well-known figure in the banking world, has been chosen for a big role at the Federal Reserve. She's now the vice-chair for supervision, a position that's crucial for overseeing banks and financial institutions. This move by Donald Trump is seen as a shift towards lighter regulati
