Autism care advocates who supported tougher Medicaid fraud enforcement now warn that a 30% reimbursement cut could force clinics to close or stop serving Georgia foster children, threatening access to regular therapy and essential skill development.
McDonald's is handing out pickle brine during Chicago Marathon weekend, but sports dietitian Jena Brown says research on its cramp relieving potential is mixed and warns that it cannot replace proper hydration and fueling.
The FDA plans to complete its mifepristone safety study this year but does not expect to release a report until March 2027, drawing criticism as legal challenges and petitions over access to the medication continue.
Breakthrough medicines have transformed cystic fibrosis for about 90% of patients, but others remain dangerously underserved as Emily’s Entourage funds gene therapies, infection treatments and additional research after recent clinical trial setbacks.
Margaret Hamilton led the MIT team behind Apollo’s vital guidance software, pioneered safeguards that protected missions from errors and helped establish software engineering as a professional field. She died at 90.
Barrel Ventures founder Nate Cooper says GLP-1 drugs pose a greater threat to alcohol than snacks, while hemp THC beverages could capture 10% of store alcohol sales if the emerging category remains legal.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a federal vaccine injury research center and proposed reporting reforms, prompting public health experts to defend existing monitoring systems and warn that the initiative could deepen doubts about vaccines.
The Draconid meteor shower will peak Thursday evening, bringing up to 10 slow moving meteors per hour under favorable moonlight conditions and offering Northern Hemisphere viewers a rare celestial display that is best enjoyed before midnight.
Anthropic says 950 AI agents identified a previously uncharacterized viral system in 21 hours, but researchers say its function remains unknown, the work lacks peer review, and physical experiments must determine whether it has practical value.
AI offers schools a rare opportunity to establish strong safeguards before the technology becomes embedded in childhood, protecting teacher authority, parental rights, student privacy and the demanding intellectual work that produces judgment, resilience and character.
Robert Irvine’s foundation and USAA are launching Fuel to Serve at Fort Bragg and in Washington, D.C., using shared meals, nutrition education, financial resources and community support to help military families build stronger connections and practical skills.
New research suggests shoppers often mistake shorter shelf life for better nutrition and greater naturalness, even when packaging explains the difference. Experts recommend reading nutrition and ingredient labels instead of relying on expiration information alone.
Adults drinking diet beverages lost about as much weight as those drinking water during a two year trial, though a dietitian stressed that structured nutrition, behavior and activity support remained central to the results.
Two studies found substantially higher rates of nail detachment, discoloration, hair loss and scalp inflammation among GLP-1 users, although researchers cautioned that the patient reported findings do not prove the medications caused these conditions.
Dr. John La Puma warns that spending about 93% of life indoors may disrupt sleep, worsen burnout and contribute to mental fog. His prescription includes morning daylight and at least 17 minutes of intentional outdoor time each day.
As Pennsylvania confronts more than 1,000 measles cases, a clinic serving vulnerable Plain families is using trusted relationships, careful triage, vaccination events and home visits to protect patients while illness and fear disrupt care.
Seven expert recommended eye massagers offer features ranging from heat and compression to cooling, mist and audio, but specialists emphasize proper temperature, limited sessions and medical guidance for people with eye conditions or recent ocular surgery.