The Medicaid program, a lifeline for many low-income Americans, finds itself in a political tug-of-war. President Trump recently made a bold statement, assuring viewers on Fox News that he would not allow cuts to Medicaid. He confidently declared, "Medicare, Medicaid — none of that stuff is going to
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is saying goodbye to its president, Gina Duncan. She will be leaving her post when her contract ends in June, after spending three years at the helm. The news came out on a Wednesday evening, but no specific reason was given for her departure. The institution did, howev
A recent decision by a federal appeals court has sparked a potential showdown at the Supreme Court over birthright citizenship. The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals chose to uphold a temporary block on an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain immigrant children. This o
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious health issue, and it's made worse when people use substances like alcohol and drugs. In Kampala, Uganda, a study looked into how common substance use is among TB patients and what factors might be linked to it. The study included 144 people with TB who were being treat
Imagine this: a scientist in 1925 dropped some mind-blowing ideas that would later rock the world of evolutionary biology. This scientist was George Yule. His work was like a secret stash of tools that helped explain how different groups of organisms change over time. It took nearly two decades for
When a cow gives birth, things can go wrong. One serious problem is uterine prolapse, where the uterus comes out of the cow's body. This can cause major issues like tissue damage, infections, and even death if not treated. Traditionally, teaching veterinary students to fix this problem has relied on
Measles is spreading across the country. The CDC has reported cases in five different states so far this year. Texas is seeing the biggest problem, with 58 cases in just the last three weeks. This is a big deal because, in 2000, measles was considered gone from the U. S. But, it's been coming back.
Metacarpal neck fractures are common injuries, especially among young, active individuals. These breaks often occur during sports, fights, or accidents. When these fractures need surgery, doctors have two main options: retrograde intramedullary screw (IMS) fixation and closed reduction percutaneous
Ever heard of Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM)? It's a skin condition that makes you itch like nothing else. It's common in tropical areas and spreads from animals to humans. This condition is tricky to spot, but doctors have a secret weapon: dermoscopy. Dermoscopy is like a magnifying glass for the s
In South Korea, a new player has entered the scene of the invasive hornet, Vespa velutina. This hornet, first spotted in 2003, has been causing trouble for beekeepers, ecosystems, and even human health. Until 2020, no one had found any parasites or parasitoids on these hornets. Then, in Andong City,
