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
The city of Damascus was hit by a tragic event. A man armed with a gun and explosives targeted the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias. The attack happened during an evening service on a Sunday. The explosion and gunfire left 22 people dead and 63 others injured. The churc
Ukraine's military has been holding onto a piece of Russian territory in the Kursk region for nearly a year. This area, roughly 90 square kilometers, was seized during a surprise attack in August 2024. The commander-in-chief of Ukraine's forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, confirmed that despite Russia's clai
Space enthusiasts and families with loved ones who have passed away have a new option for memorializing their dearly departed. A European company is teaming up with a space burial service. The Exploration Company (TEC) is collaborating with Celestis, a firm that has been sending human remains and
Minnesota is in the grip of a heatwave that started on Friday, and it's not letting go anytime soon. The southeastern part of the state is under a heat advisory until Monday morning, while the rest of the state is under an extreme heat warning until tonight. The National Weather Service has been kee
