The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. will lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and…
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Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment
Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread…
Study highlights hidden risk for older adults
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Inappropriate polypharmacy—the excessive or unnecessary use of multiple medications—is a major driver of emergency hospital admissions among adults aged 65 and over, according to a new…
Bicycling? Orthopedic surgeon shares tips to protect your hands, wrists and head
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it’s important to protect your…
Cache of Roman footwear unearthed at Magna Roman Fort
Magna, also known as Carvoran, is a Roman fort situated at the edge of the Whin Sill in Northumberland, England. The fort predates the construction of Hadrian’s Wall, strategically located…
Ancient mortuary cave found hidden within desert mountains
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a pre-Hispanic mortuary cave within the Ocampo Natural Protected Area (ANP) in Coahuila, Mexico. Upon reports of bone…
Socially prescribed creative play sessions reduce postnatal depression and boost parental well-being
Credit: Theatre Hullabaloo. A creative play program has significantly improved new parents’ and caregivers’ mental health, according to research by the universities of Leeds and Huddersfield. Parents and caregivers who…
The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 ruling that preserves free preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, a popular benefit that helps approximately 150…