Health insurance costs are going up again, and it's hitting people's wallets hard. Workers, those on Obamacare, and Medicare users are all seeing bigger price hikes this year. Employers are facing a 9% increase in health benefit costs, the biggest jump in years. Meanwhile, the benchmark Affordable C
Ever wondered how being watched during a video call affects your work? A recent study dug into this, focusing on how our performance changes when others see us on screen. It's all about the idea that having an audience can either boost or hinder our performance, depending on the task's difficulty.
PV High School's basketball team pulled off a thrilling win against the Blue Devils. The final score was 49-48. It was a nail-biting game. Both teams fought hard. PV's senior players showed great skill and teamwork. They managed to secure the win with a single point. The game was intense from the s
People often wonder if drinking alcohol can affect Parkinson's disease. Unlike smoking, which is known to lower the risk, the connection with alcohol is not so clear. A recent study looked at 16 research papers from 2014 to 2024. They wanted to see how different amounts of alcohol, types of drinks,
Albert Bourla, the head of Pfizer, recently shared his thoughts on vaccines and global health research. He had some strong words for Robert F. Kennedy's stance on vaccines, calling it anti-science. Bourla mentioned that while they can talk about other health topics, vaccines are a tough subject. He
Climate change is a complex topic. It's not just about hotter summers. It's about shifts in weather patterns over time. Yet, every winter, some people point to cold snaps and say, "See, the world isn't warming! " This is like judging a whole baseball season based on just one inning. Experts explain
Virginia might soon rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a group of states working together to cut down on carbon emissions. This change comes after the previous administration, led by Glenn Youngkin, decided to pull Virginia out of the program. Now, the new Attorney General, Jay Jo
Hand pain from osteoarthritis is a common issue. But what if the problem isn't just the joints? Research suggests that muscle weakness might play a bigger role than we thought. This idea comes from a study that looked at old health data. The study aimed to see if weaker muscles make hand pain and mo
The Traitors Season 4 brought together a bunch of reality TV stars and celebrities to play a high-stakes game. The show is based on a Dutch series and has players figuring out who among them is a traitor. The prize? A whopping $250, 000. The host, Alan Cumming, mentioned that he gets lots of people
The 2026 Oscar nominations are out, and they've got everyone buzzing. While the horror genre is finally getting its due, one movie's absence is making waves. Sorry, Baby, directed by Eva Victor, has been a critical darling all year, but the Academy didn't give it a single nod. This is a big deal bec
