A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
Imagine you're a young adult from Latin America, living in the US. You face a tough political scene where migrants of color aren't treated fairly. The government's immigration rules and talk can make you feel unsafe and powerless. A study in Virginia looked into how these young adults think about a
Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these
Once a shining example, Tennessee's high childhood vaccination rates are now slipping. Parents like Jen Fisher in Franklin, Tennessee, are feeling the heat. Her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, has a weak immune system due to a congenital heart condition. Vaccines are his best protection against serious il
You might be surprised to learn that wholesale prices didn't jump as high as expected in December. This is good news for those worried about inflation. The Producer Price Index, which tracks changes in what producers pay, only went up by 0. 2% month-to-month and 3. 3% over the year. However, expert
Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran and former Fox News host, is set to face the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Pentagon. His nomination comes with a trail of controversies, including allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in the workplace. Despite denyi
Tech giant Apple is asking its investors to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This comes as other businesses and organizations face pressure to roll back similar initiatives following the 2023 U. S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. A conservative t
In New Orleans, the health department has launched an online tool to help patients and doctors locate pharmacies stocking misoprostol. This effort follows a state law change that classified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, complicating access for reproductive healthcare. Misopr
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has decided to exit the "Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. " This group, backed by the UN, aims to combat climate change. The decision comes as the city of Los Angeles faces devastating wildfires. Are woke policies to blame? Let's rewind. A few years
