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
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The Tour de France 2025 has kicked off with some exciting action. On stage 2, Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck snatched the yellow jersey after a tough battle. He beat Tadej Pogačar, the world champion from UAE Emirates XRG, and Jonas Vingegaard from Visma-Lease a Bike. Van der Poel is n
Ever wondered how seals can swim so deep and for so long without passing out? Scientists wanted to know too. They thought it had something to do with carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the seals' bodies. After all, in humans, high CO2 levels trigger the urge to breathe. But seals don't seem to have this
Coffee is a popular drink, but it can have a negative impact on dental work. Specifically, it can cause color changes and make the surface rougher over time. This is especially true for resin composites, a material often used in fillings and other dental treatments. Preheating is a common technique
In Texas, a sudden and severe flood caught many off guard. The event, which happened near the Guadalupe River, resulted in many lives lost and people still missing. Among those unaccounted for are young girls from a summer camp. This tragedy has sparked questions about how well prepared authorities
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
Vitamin D is crucial for our well-being. It's not just about bones; it also supports our immune system and may help prevent serious illnesses. So, when levels drop, it's a red flag. But why are so many people deficient? It's not a simple answer. Factors like location, diet, and sun exposure all pla
In China's Chaoshan region, a big problem is hurting kids who are left behind when their parents move to cities for work. These kids face many types of harm, like being hit, ignored, or bullied. This is called poly-victimization, and it's a serious issue. A recent study looked into this problem. It
Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to
