The government shutdown might make things tricky for Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7. Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says updates will keep going, getting quick answers might be harder. Experts suggest taking your time with big decision
Diabetes in moms can make the time after birth more challenging. This is not just about physical health but also mental well-being. A recent study looked into how diabetes might affect moms and their babies after birth. It compared two groups: moms with diabetes and those without. The focus was on p
Your toothbrush is a tiny world teeming with life. It's not just a tool for cleaning your teeth; it's a cozy home for millions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Every time you brush, you're introducing these tiny creatures to your mouth. But don't panic just yet. Most of these microbes are harmless,
Cancer research has taken a big step forward with a new approach to tackling tumors. Scientists have found a way to stop cancer cells from growing without hurting healthy ones. This is a big deal because many treatments today affect both healthy and cancerous cells, causing nasty side effects. The
When the world of fame and politics collide, it's not just about power and glamour. It's about real people trying to make relationships work despite their busy lives. Take Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, for example. They kept their romance under wraps for a while, but eventually, they were caught sm
China is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) world with some serious battery tech advancements. Picture this: a battery that can go over 600 miles on a single charge and weighs less than a quarter of what Tesla's current batteries do. That's the kind of progress we're talking about here. So,
Mutuum Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on Ethereum, is making steady progress toward its Version 1 (V1) protocol launch on the Sepolia testnet, expected in the last quarter of 2025. The platform, which focuses on non-custodial lending and borrowing, has already raised over $17.
Kenya came to a standstill as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Raila Odinga, a prominent opposition leader. The nation mourned the loss of a man often called "Baba" or "father" in Swahili. His passing at 80 sparked an outpouring of grief, with crowds overwhelming authorities during public viewi
Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has decided to change the constitution. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in office until 2030. The party made this decision during a conference on Saturday. Mnangagwa is currently 83 years old. His second five-year term was supposed to end in
The Chornobyl disaster in 1986 changed the forests around it forever. Even now, wood from these forests is still being used. Scientists wanted to find out what makes some trees hold more radiation than others. They looked at different types of trees and soils to see how much strontium-90 and cesium-
