The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u
Imagine popping a pill to shed pounds and ending up drinking less. That's what a recent study found out. Researchers discovered that weight loss medications like Ozempic (known for its generic name, semaglutide) and even the older drug metformin reduced alcohol intake in people participating in a We
Soho's famous Groucho Club, a private members' club with a long history and notable members, has been closed temporarily. The closure comes after a serious crime was reported to have happened on the premises. The Metropolitan Police applied to Westminster City Council to suspend the club's license d
In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier B
In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s
Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee
Have you heard about "Ozempic face"? It's a side effect that some people taking certain diabetes and obesity drugs experience. These drugs, like Ozempic, mimic a hormone that helps with weight loss. However, the rapid weight loss can lead to saggy skin and a deflated look. This is because the skin l
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has some clear ideas about why he believes his party is struggling to connect with working-class voters. In a recent interview, Brown highlighted two main factors: the influence of Donald Trump and harsh attacks from the Republican Party. He also criticized his own party
The Wisconsin Badgers faced a rough defeat against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, losing 44-25 and ending a 10-game winning streak in the rivalry. This loss dropped the Badgers to 5-6 on the season, making their chance to become bowl-eligible slim. Let's dive into what went wrong. First off,
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious problem worldwide, but it's not just a health issue—it's a political and financial challenge too. We need countries to step up and take charge. Let's start by understanding TB. It's an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, caused by bacteria. The World Heal
