When Shari Leid was a teenager heading off to college, she proudly opted for a vanity plate on her Mazda 323 hatchback that was a shortened version of one of…
Day: May 13, 2025
What to Do If You Get Diagnosed with an Ovarian Cyst
Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and…
What’s Behind Your Persistent Cough?
No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares from others in elevators, subway…
Commonly asked questions about heartworm in dogs
Heartworm is a serious health condition that can result in severe lung disease, heart failure, and sometimes, even death for dogs. It can be difficult and time-consuming to treat. In…
When Fighting with Your Insurance Company Becomes a Full-Time Job
Erin Massey is busy in her day job as a scientist at a biotech company. But recently, she’s had another job, too: trying to convince her insurer, Cigna, to pay…
Amid tariff uncertainty, US grid battery industry faces an uphill climb
Companies making and deploying lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., to ask the federal government for the policy support they say they need. Their request came…
How to talk to Republicans about offshore wind
There were boat rides to see an offshore wind farm — America’s largest — being constructed. An exhibit space greeted attendees with German beer, Danish cuisine, undersea robots, and free…
When Star Ratings Backfire: How CMS Could Better Support Health In Medicare Advantage
By EMMANUEL ANIMASHAUN The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings system represents a cornerstone of quality assessment in Medicare Advantage (MA), designed to empower consumers with transparent…
New Federal Environment Minister can define Labor’s legacy on nature and ocean protection
SYDNEY, Tuesday 13 May 2025 — In response to the appointment of Senator Murray Watt as the new Federal Federal Environment Minister, Dr Susie Byers, Head of Advocacy at Greenpeace…
‘Tinkering at the edges’: Woodside’s revised Browse plans fail to mitigate Scott Reef risk
SYDNEY/PERTH, Tuesday 13 May 2025 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the WA EPA’s rare decision to reopen public consultation for Woodside’s revised Browse offshore gas proposal submitted in March.…