President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea
Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,
Kaiser Permanente, a well-known health organization, has agreed to pay a massive $556 million to settle accusations of overcharging Medicare. This settlement involves two lawsuits that were filed over a decade ago, claiming that Kaiser exaggerated the health conditions of its patients to get more mo
A family's life changed forever when their son, Nick, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. At just 21 years old, Nick's battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was tough. The family's world turned upside down, not just from the emotional toll, but also from the overwhelmin
Medicine is not just about treating diseases. It's also about making tough choices. Doctors often face situations where they must decide what is right and wrong. This is called clinical ethics. It's a big part of being a doctor. But it's not always easy. Doctors have to think about many things. The
In the world of medicine, emojis are sneaking into places they aren't supposed to be. At Michigan Medicine, doctors aren't allowed to use symbols in medical records. Yet, a recent study found thousands of emojis hiding in patient messages, visit summaries, and post-visit instructions. Most of these
In 2011, a person faced a serious health scare with meningitis. This led to lasting heart damage, a reminder of the body's defense mechanisms. The experience left them grateful for medical science and the care provided by doctors. Their children, aged 5 and 18 months at the time, were protected by
Montana's health care marketplace is shutting down this week. This move comes as premiums remain high, leaving many people wondering what happens next. The state's senators, Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, back a Republican plan. They want federal money to go towards health savings accounts instead of
Maine's agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries are facing tough times. Workers in these fields are dealing with a lot of stress. This stress comes from money problems, logistics, and mental health issues. It's even harder for those in rural areas to get the help they need. Forestry workers u
The U. S. Senate has taken a big step to protect people from AI-generated explicit images. A new law, called the Defiance Act, lets victims sue those who create and share these images without permission. This comes after a surge of such content on platforms like X, owned by Elon Musk. The law builds
