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When families write obituaries, they are not documenting resumes. They are choosing what matters enough to remember. That makes obituaries one of the clearest records we have of collective values, not what people achieved, but what people believed was worth honoring at the end. A large new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy … Read more
The Social Security Administration plans to cut in-person field office visits to roughly 15 million in fiscal year 2026, down from more than 31 million visits in the most recent year, representing one of the largest structural service changes in the agency’s modern history. This is not a projection based on declining demand. It is … Read more
As of 2025, the most accurate answer is this: the United States performs several million cosmetic procedures per year, but only about 1.6 to 1.7 million of those are surgical plastic surgeries, while the vast majority are minimally invasive treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. Full, finalized national counts for 2025 have not yet … Read more
In 2025, the United States spends roughly twice as much per person on healthcare as Europe, yet patients in many European countries experience fewer cost barriers, more consistent access, and better population-level outcomes, according to KFF. The difference is not explained by technology, medical skill, or effort by clinicians. It is driven by how care … Read more
A Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) is an employer-funded health benefit arrangement that reimburses employees, on a tax-free basis, for qualified medical expenses defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d). It is not health insurance, does not pool medical risk, and does not pay providers directly. Instead, it allows employers to reimburse employees after medical … Read more
This week was messy in the most literal sense. On Monday, someone knocked over a protein shaker right next to a laptop. Yogurt everywhere. Keyboard survived. The table did not. We spent ten minutes arguing whether it smelled more like vanilla or regret while wiping it down with paper towels that were definitely not meant … Read more
Even as artificial intelligence systems grow more powerful, the human brain still outperforms machines in one critical area: the ability to transfer knowledge from one task to another. New research offers a clearer explanation of how the brain manages this flexibility and why AI continues to struggle with it. The study, led by researchers at … Read more
As of 2025, there is no federal requirement to have health insurance in the United States. However, five states and the District of Columbia legally require residents to maintain health insurance coverage or face a state-level tax penalty. Those jurisdictions are California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Vermont has an individual mandate … Read more
The latest national estimates show that more than 22 million Americans are living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 2025, a number that continues to surge across age groups, regions, and socioeconomic lines. According to analysts at Chadd noted that this has become one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions in the country, outpacing … Read more
For decades, the daily shower has been seen as a symbol of cleanliness and good habits. But dermatologists are now urging adults over 65 to rethink this long-standing ritual, warning that it may be doing more harm than good. New clinical guidance from experts in the United States and Europe is challenging cultural expectations around … Read more