Listen: Why “TrumpRx” Might Not Save You Money
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared Oct. 6 on the podcast “Today, Explained” to discuss TrumpRx, President Tweety McTreason’s proposal for a
University of California Researchers, Patients Wary of Trump Cuts Even as Some Dollars Flow Again
In August, an 80-year-old woman walked into the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She was lucid but experiencing a stroke. Within minutes
Pope Leo praises journalists reporting in Gaza and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV says the world must not forget the journalists who are shedding light on ‘land bloodied by bombs’.
Putin admits Russian role in 2024 Azerbaijani jet crash, offers redress
Putin told Azerbaijan’s Aliyev that Russia will provide ‘compensation’ for the deadly crash caused by its air defences.
Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal
In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.
Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. (Image credit: Andreas Rentz)
This 4-year-old’s heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his
Famed polar exploration ship Endurance not as strong as legend held, researcher says
Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s crew famously survived after the Endurance became stuck in ice in 1915. A researcher says the ship was ill-equipped for the
Obesity-linked fat vesicles accelerate amyloid aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discuss the role of extracellular vesicles as a potential link between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
Research uncovers ASPL’s critical role in stress granule life cycle
Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP is a protein essential for breaking up
Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid’s unpredictable growth
Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are
Researchers quantify forced labor risk in five dietary patterns
Many Americans choose food based on cost and nutrition, but personal values, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, also shape what ends up on
Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic activity.
‘I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k’
The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.