Medicaid payment portals in all 50 U. S. states were unexpectedly down on Tuesday, after the federal government froze grants and loans. This temporary halt raised concerns among lawmakers and health providers. Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon shared on a social media platform that the portals were down
Did you know that most women feel their sleep affects their mental health? A survey found that 70% of women think their sleep is not good enough, and it makes them feel bad mentally. This is a big deal because sleep is crucial for our well-being. Without enough sleep, we can get depressed or anxious
In the heart of Texas, Anna Gleaton runs a small farm with her husband. They have nine kids, ages 2 to 16, and she homeschools them all. Being a conservative Christian, Anna voted for Donald Trump multiple times. But this time, she wasn't sure if he'd focus on her main concerns: soil and water conta
President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of t
In 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) under the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a significant update to the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. This is the first major revision in almost 20 years, and it’s sparking conversations about its imp
Did you know that Aboriginal communities have a unique perspective on how to support their elders as they age? In a remote part of New South Wales, Australia, research was done in partnership with the Dharriwaa Elders Group. This group is part of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organization. The
You might think that dentists are only about teeth, but they can also play a big role in helping people quit smoking. A recent online survey in North India checked how private dental practitioners feel about giving tobacco cessation counseling and using nicotine replacement therapy. They wanted to f
Kids who were born with health issues and needed surgery are now growing up and living longer than ever. That's great news, but it also means they might need special care as adults. We talked to surgeons who handle adults to see what they think about this shift. Some of these surgeons specialize in
Ever heard of the Texas Rangers? Well, they're not just a baseball team anymore. They've just started their own sports network called Rangers Sports Network. This new venture will produce and distribute the team's games, and maybe even other content. The team is expecting big deals with major cable
In the chilly morning of Wednesday, an Irmo family found themselves in a real-life nightmare when their home caught fire. The blaze, believed to have started in a small crawlspace underneath the house, spread rapidly. Brady Davis, who was home at the time, recalled the terrifying moment. "I thought
