Imagine having to pay double for your health insurance. That's what could happen to millions of Americans if federal subsidies don't get extended. Andrea Deutsch, the mayor of a small Pennsylvania town, is one of those who could be hit hard. She already pays $638. 38 a month, which is half of what s
Ever heard of using mouthwash to treat nail fungus? Believe it or not, Listerine might just be the low-cost trick you need. Roughly one in ten people will deal with nail fungus in their lifetime, and it's not easy to get rid of. Nails, especially toenails, grow slowly, making treatment a long and ex
For the ninth year in a row, a lawmaker in Charleston, South Carolina, has submitted a hate crime bill to the statehouse. This bill aims to make South Carolina the 49th state to pass such a law. The bill is named after Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, who was killed in the Mother Emanuel Church shootin
Imagine you're a caregiver for someone with a rare genetic condition like telomere biology disorders (TBDs). These aren't your everyday illnesses; they take a long time to diagnose and have uncertain outcomes, including a higher cancer risk. In such situations, face-to-face support can be hard to fi
Did you know that a simple organic compound called 2, 5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid (H4dhta) can be used to create super conductive materials? Scientists have been using H4dhta to build metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for a while now. But there's something special about the coordination polymers (CPs
Eating disorders can cause a lot of trouble for families and friends. They can lead to stress, relationship problems, and financial strain. But, not much is known about how these disorders affect the people who care for those struggling with them, especially when the treatment is done in a residenti
You might have seen a meme comparing old Ford Pinto fires to modern Tesla fires. But is it a fair comparison? Let's break it down. The meme, posted by a political page, says 27 people died in Pinto fires, making it a "joke. " But hold on, that's not the whole story. In reality, Pinto's reputation as
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors dropped a fun fact on his podcast, Advantage Connors. A photo from the 1980s Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend sparked the conversation. This event was a big deal, bringing together sports stars like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, and even celebrities like Woody Harrelson. Som
Imagine this: kids who are great at talking and listening often shine at math too. Scientists in Hong Kong discovered that understanding key words like 'more', 'less', and 'count' can make a big difference. It’s not about having a huge vocab, but knowing the right words that link to numbers. This wa
Let's talk about a recent study that looked into something really interesting. Researchers checked if people with binge eating disorder (BED) still struggle with food addiction (FA) two years after they had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) surgery. You might be wondering what LSG is? It's a typ
