Politicians often say things that sound serious but are not true. Let's look at some recent examples. Senator Raphael Warnock said Republicans voted to double health care premiums 13 times. That's not true. Republicans just didn't extend some subsidies that Democrats had set to expire. Most subsidi
Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for
The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati
In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,
The recent U. S. decision to expand travel restrictions to include Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Dominica, has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean. This move, effective January 1, targets countries with citizenship-by-investment programs and weak passport security, according to the White House.
Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half
Playboy is stepping into the energy drink game with a new line called Playboy Energy. This isn't just any energy drink. It's made for Gen Z. The drinks come in five fun flavors: Sexy Peaches, Razz Bunny, Lovely Melons, Naughty Berry, and Tropic Passion. Each can has the classic Playboy bunny logo. T
Prediabetes is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a stage before type 2 diabetes where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. A recent study found that controlling blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes can greatly reduce th
PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven
In Kashmir, faith plays a big role in how people deal with HIV. A recent study looked at how Islamic beliefs affect those living with the virus. It found that stigma and secrecy are big issues. People often struggle with how to share their status. They worry about how others will react. Religious l
