The U. S. government has decided to pause its plan to exclude healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to children from Medicare and Medicaid. This decision came after a group of states led by Democrats sued the government over the proposed rules. Last month, the government suggested ne
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe
In Chicago, a man named Hector Gomez is in hot water, but not for the reason you might think. He's facing new federal charges, but not for the shooting that first got him in trouble. Instead, he's accused of having a gun, which is a no-no for him because he's an undocumented immigrant with a felony
In a recent survey, it was found that more than half of Americans want to lose weight. But, only a small number are actually doing something about it. This gap between wanting and doing has stayed the same for almost 30 years. The survey also showed that 41% of people think they are overweight. Half
In a recent study, scientists dug deep into how a common environmental chemical, monoethyl phthalate, might be connected to thyroid cancer. This chemical is everywhere, and researchers wanted to figure out how it might be triggering cancer at a molecular level. First, they gathered a list of genes
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer, recently passed away at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a Maryland prison. He is infamous for selling U. S. secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia between 1985 and 1994. Ames revealed the identities of 11 spies working for the U. S. or Britain, lead
Plastic waste is a big problem. It's everywhere. In our homes, in our streets, and even in our oceans. By 2050, there could be 40 billion tons of plastic waste in the oceans. That's a huge amount! So, finding ways to recycle plastic is really important. Scientists have found a new way to recycle po
Women and men both feel stress, but a recent study shows that women can gain more from exercise to reduce stress. The study looked at almost 17, 000 adults in the U. S. and found that women who exercised for 30 minutes at least six days a week felt much less stress than those who didn't exercise. F
Skin aging is not just about time passing. It's a mix of what's inside you and what's happening around you. Think of it like a recipe. Some parts are written in your genes. Other parts come from your daily life. Things like sun exposure, pollution, smoking, food, and stress can speed up aging. They
In the world of celebrities, it turns out that some stars are more connected than others. The show Finding Your Roots has revealed some surprising family ties among famous figures. For instance, America Ferrera was thrilled to learn that director Ava DuVernay is her cousin. Ferrera's reaction was he
