Starting soon, Americans won't have to worry about medical bills hurting their credit scores. The Biden administration is updating the rules so that medical debt can't be included in credit reports. This change will help about 15 million people by removing around $49 billion in medical bills from th
Ever thought about how unfair it is that medical bills can ruin your chances of getting a mortgage or a car loan? The Biden administration has just made a big change to fix that. They've banned unpaid medical bills from showing up on your credit report. This is huge! It means around 15 million Ameri
Voters around the globe are saying "no" to current leaders. From the U. S. to Germany, people are tired of the status quo. The Republican win in Washington is part of a bigger pattern. Inflation, cultural clashes, and frustration with political elites are driving this change. Key figures like Olaf S
Meet Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), a common virus that can sometimes cause brain inflammation, or encephalitis. In a recent case, EBV managed to trick doctors by mimicking another brain infection caused by the herpes virus. This isn't as uncommon as you might think, but it sure is interesting! When a y
In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different pl
The new year has kicked off, and investors are eager to see how things shape up. With Donald Trump becoming the 47th U. S. President, the financial scene is expected to shift. Both stock and crypto markets might feel the impact. First, let's talk about the markets. The New York Stock Exchange and N
During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.
Abdominal hernia repair is a common surgery where a mesh is often used to hold back damaged tissues and stop the hernia from coming back. The problem? Over half of patients face complications like adhesions and infections, leading to pain and further surgeries. So, what's the solution? A new kind of
Fixing a heart after a heart attack is no easy task. There's this substance called ginsenoside Rb1 that can safeguard heart cells and encourage their regrowth, but it doesn't do a stellar job on its own. So, scientists decided to give it a helping hand - they paired it with teeny-tiny, sponge-like m
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol
