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Wisconsin poised to leave Arkansas as only state without expanded Medicaid for new moms
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (464+ words) February 19, 2026, 11:03 AM Wisconsin Democrats, and even most Republicans, have pushed for years to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers, only to be blocked by powerful Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos had argued that he opposed expanding welfare programs, but…...
25 Dangerous Drug Interactions: What You Should Never Mix (Plus Foods & Supplements)
16+ hour ago (1672+ words) February 19, 2026, 10:45 AM One of the scariest moments of my life happened in 2022 when my father, Tom Donvito, then 75 and unaware of any allergies, experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a hornet sting. After he passed out, my panicked mother called 911, but…...
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (356+ words) OLYMPICS UPDATE: Did American Mikaela Shiffrin end her medal drought in the women's slalom? February 18, 2026, 8:42 AM The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources…...
Presidential teeth: The truth about George Washington’s dentures
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (557+ words) OLYMPICS RECAP: Here's the latest on Day 12 of the Games in Milan Cortina Acacia James | [email protected] February 18, 2026, 12:33 PM As the'United States'marks its'250th anniversary, WTOP presents "250'Years of'America," a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped…...
Does Medicare Cover Speech Therapy?
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1047+ words) February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Many people might think that speech therapy is exclusively reserved for young kids who are struggling with lisps, stutters and speech delays. But speech therapy can be helpful at any stage of life, especially for older adults with…...
HSA and Medicare: Using HSA To Pay for Medicare Premiums
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1445+ words) February 16, 2026, 7:00 PM If you're interested in learning about a triple-tax benefit plan, then look no further than health savings accounts, also referred to as HSAs for short. " Your contributions reduce your taxable income. " Any investment growth within the account is…...
Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP’s report
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (427+ words) February 15, 2026, 7:40 AM As the definition of autism has widened, there's been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for those who need constant and lifelong care. The reason? To ensure that they get the support and…...
As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1322+ words) February 15, 2026, 7:28 AM His dad turned the 9-year-old's repetitive behavior into a chance to connect. "Want me to pick you up?" Matthew Murphy asked, lifting, tickling and spinning with his son. Such spontaneous moments are common in the Murphy household, which…...
Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (483+ words) February 12, 2026, 11:04 PM The initiative is part of efforts to address confrontations that can turn deadly. As farmers cut down forests to make more farmland, elephants are forced to venture out of their shrinking habitats in search of food. Last year,…...
What Is Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibility?
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (1277+ words) February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM If you're over 65, you qualify for Medicare, a federally funded program that also covers those under 65 with certain disabilities. Medicaid is a state-administered federal health insurance program for low-income individuals. For the millions of people who qualify for…...