Plants from other places often do better than local ones in the U. S. But why? Some say it's because they come from somewhere else. Others think it's because they grow quickly. A big study looked at over 11, 000 plant types in nearly 70, 000 spots across the country. It found that foreign plants usu
Psoriasis is a skin condition that many people deal with. It causes red, itchy patches on the skin. Scientists have been looking into how what we eat might make psoriasis better or worse. A recent study asked people with psoriasis about their eating habits. The goal was to see if certain foods coul
Big health insurance companies are making changes to speed up the process of getting approval for medical care. This process is called "prior authorization. " It's when doctors ask for permission from insurance companies before they can treat patients. Right now, this process is slow and frustratin
Health insurance companies in the U. S. are making big changes to how they handle approvals for medical treatments. This process, called prior authorization, can be a hassle for both patients and doctors. Doctors often have to wait for approval from insurance companies before they can provide certa
Big health insurers are taking steps to make it easier for people to get the care they need. UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna, and many others are working to cut down on the hassle of prior authorization. This is the process where insurers need to approve medical care, prescriptions, or services
Sexual orientation change efforts, or SOCE, have sparked intense discussions. But the reality is that the evidence is scattered and confusing. Some recent findings hint at minor changes in sexual attraction and behavior among a group of religious men. However, these results are not groundbreaking. T
Mpox is a viral infection that shares symptoms with smallpox. One crucial way to track how the disease is progressing is by counting the number of skin lesions that appear. This task is usually done by hand, which can be time-consuming and prone to mistakes. This is where technology steps in to offe
The United States is on high alert. A recent warning highlights a potential increase in cyber threats. This comes after the U. S. took military action against Iran's nuclear sites. The warning does not point to any specific threats but suggests that cyber attacks from pro-Iranian groups are possible
Cancer treatment is tricky. Doctors struggle with seeing deep into tissues. They also have trouble getting clear, real-time pictures of tumors as they change during treatment. Traditional imaging methods just don't cut it. They lack the detail and speed needed to track the dynamic tumor environm
A Florida politician, Kat Cammack, faced a scary situation in May 2024. She was in the emergency room with an ectopic pregnancy. This is when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. It can be life-threatening. Doctors knew she needed a drug called methotrexate to
