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New York is preparing to pass the Fair Pricing Act, which could make history by establishing the state’s first cap on hospital outpatient costs. This law is expected to directly affect patients who currently face some of the highest out-of-pocket medical bills in the country. According to the New York State Department of Health, outpatient … Read more
Illinois enacted the WOPR Act (Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources) in 2025 due to rising fears about the unchecked practice of artificial intelligence in mental health. It was triggered by the tragic suicide of 16-year-old Adam Raine after prolonged interactions with an AI therapy chatbot. Illinois was the initial state that outright banned AI … Read more
For years, food ingredient labels have been the last stop for anyone trying to figure out what’s actually in their snacks. Now the Food and Drug Administration is cracking that door open even wider. From colour additives to food contact materials, the agency’s latest moves signal a new era of public visibility. Below is a … Read more
Healthcare is a field that has experienced a lot of advancements that push medical care closer to: Technology such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and portable diagnostics has moved from experimental concepts into real-world clinical applications. These shifts are changing not only how diseases are diagnosed but also how care is delivered in: Today, we will … Read more
Academic achievement, measured by grade point average (GPA) and standardized test performance like the MCAT, plays a major role in medical school selection. Rising numbers of applicants with high GPAs and polished MCAT scores push competitiveness upward. Recent data for 2025 reveals that averages among successful matriculants are higher than in past cycles. Applicants tracking … Read more
Over 280 million people across the globe experience depression, while anxiety disorders impact more than 301 million, according to the World Health Organization. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most evidence-based approaches for treating these conditions, offering effective results with minimal side effects. With success rates reported between 50 and 75 … Read more
The most common preventable diseases affecting older adults in the United States are hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, falls and related injuries, chronic lower respiratory diseases like COPD, type 2 diabetes, cancers tied to lifestyle choices, unintentional injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, and vaccine-preventable infections. To this list, experts often add oral health issues, since tooth loss, … Read more
As of December 2024, foreign investors held $8.5 trillion of U.S. national debt, equal to almost one-quarter of the country’s $36.2 trillion total debt. The largest single foreign creditor is Japan with $1 trillion, followed by China with $759 billion and the United Kingdom with $723 billion, according to the Pew Research Center. Together, these … Read more
The U.S. job market, once remarkably resilient through years of economic swings, is entering a more cautious phase. Roughly 20% of American companies say they plan to slow hiring in the second half of 2025, according to a Conference Board survey of 100 chief HR officers. That figure is nearly double the level seen a … Read more
Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) quickly became one of the most debated proposals of 2025. Lawmakers, educators, businesses, and advocacy groups all saw it as a decisive moment for cannabis regulation and classroom governance. Supporters framed it as a matter of safety and cultural preservation, while opponents accused it of government overreach, censorship, and … Read more