The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options t
Many people assume Medicare covers long-term care, but that's not the case. This mix-up could lead to big financial problems for seniors. Long-term care includes help with daily tasks like bathing or dressing. Over 80% of people will need this help at some point. The confusion is clear: 58% of adul
Scientists have come up with a clever way to fight cancer using a special molecule. This molecule can find and attack cancer cells in the body. The tricky part about cancer is that it can hide from the body’s defense system. But this new treatment helps the body recognize and fight cancer cells. Th
South Carolina saw a brief encounter with Tropical Depression Chantal on Sunday. The storm, which had been a tropical storm, weakened as it moved inland. It brought some wind and rain but did not cause significant issues. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach early Sunday morning. By midday,
Teeth aren't just for chewing. They have a living part inside called pulp. As people get older, this pulp changes. It's not as lively as it used to be. There are fewer cells and blood vessels. This makes it harder for teeth to heal when they get damaged. The pulp also gets tougher. It makes more co
Lab-grown meat is getting better, but it's not quite ready to replace the real thing. Scientists have been working hard to make it taste and feel like traditional meat. They've looked at lots of studies to see how close they've gotten. One big problem is the texture. Lab-grown meat is often softer
The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher. The heat is on, and it's going to feel even worse because of the humidity. The heat index, which combines the temperature and humidity, could make it feel like it's in the mid-90s. This has led to a Heat Advisory for most of the area on Sunday and Monday.
Scientists have been exploring the use of tiny magnetic particles mixed with blood to improve heat transfer and potentially revolutionize medical treatments. These nanofluids, specifically Fe3O4/blood and CoFe2O4/blood, are being studied for their ability to enhance thermal conductivity and efficien
Diagnosing a condition called primary aldosteronism (PA) can be tricky. Right now, doctors use methods that are either not very accurate or involve invasive procedures. This is where a new idea comes in: creating special tracers for imaging that can target a specific protein, CYP11B2, which is more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a tough condition to manage. Even though there are treatments available, there's still a lot of room for improvement. Researchers have been working hard to find better ways to prevent and treat RA. One big step forward came from a study that looked at the genes of many p
