We have seen a surge in respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. This surge has many seeking care, but deciding between virtual visits, primary care appointments, urgent care, or…
Day: March 12, 2025
Trump admin says it’s ‘terminated’ $20B green bank in latest escalation
The Trump administration has declared it is killing $20 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for solar power, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and other money-saving and carbon-cutting investments for U.S. companies…
Egg Prices Soar as Easter and Passover Approach
NEW YORK — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price…
Why Your Cortisol Levels Shouldn’t Stress You Out
Do you feel overwhelmed by daily tasks? Catch yourself thinking negative or pessimistic thoughts? Blame your high cortisol levels, influencers would have you believe. Online, cortisol—commonly called the “stress hormone”—is…
What to Know About Dave Weldon, Trump’s Pick to Lead the CDC
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), former Republican Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon, is set to face questioning by Senators on March…
How UTIs Became One of the Most Common Misdiagnoses in American Medicine
It’s one of the most common misdiagnoses in American medicine, and it usually happens like this: An old and frail person gets confused, tired, or a little dizzy. Maybe she…
Time-based rates convince Chicago-area residents to shift electricity use
As Illinois looks to prepare its electric grid for the future, a new voluntary program in the Chicago area promises to lower costs for both customers and the utility system…
California’s utility bill crisis is clear to all. The solution, not so much.
Everyone agrees that California’s major utilities are charging too much for electricity. But as in previous years, state lawmakers, regulators, and consumer advocates are at odds about what to do…
Linus Health–In-depth demo of cognitive health tool
The decline in cognitive health, especially that leading to Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, is one of the most feared conditions by patients and their families. It’s also one of…