USA Today had an interesting article about a recent study finding that most Americans are uninformed about the reality of Medicare and long-term care, causing them to be unprepared to deal with the tremendous costs of their future needs. Long-term care refers to various services that exist to assist people in their everyday activities, such
“Vaccines save lives — this is an indisputable, well-established, scientific fact.” –CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry. She soon resigned, and wrote in a separate email: “I am committed to protecting the public’s health, but the ongoing changes prevent me from continuing in my job as a leader of the agency.” At least four
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump will reclassify marijuana after the cannabis industry donated millions to his political groups. Right now it is a Schedule I drug grouped alongside heroin and LSD as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug would allow research
Christopher Kachouroff and Jennifer DeMaster were charged $3,000 each after they used artificial intelligence when filing their motion. This court filing was filled with errors, including citations to nonexistent cases and misquotation of case law—Judge Nina Y. Wang of the U.S. The District Court in Denver ruled. “Notwithstanding any suggestion to the contrary, this Court
Prices for electricity are up and projected to keep rising in 2026. The nationwide average retail residential price for electricity is about 7% higher than this time last year, according to Energy Department data. Time for a distraction….flag burning! Although in 1989 the Supreme Court ruled that burning a flag is a form of speech protected
A recent study featured in NeurologyLive highlights serious gaps in dementia care that often lead to unnecessary nursing home placement. Researchers interviewed individuals with dementia, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals in New York City and identified seven key unmet needs: help with daily activities, access to services, treatment-related care, social interaction, respect for personal preferences,
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