President Donald Trump has stirred controversy—and possibly shaken up the beverage and farming industries—by urging Coca-Cola to replace high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with cane sugar in its U.S. products. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Coca-Cola agreed to reintroduce cane sugar in its American beverages, aligning them with versions sold overseas. While Coca-Cola has
Medicare is set to make major changes to hospital outpatient payments in 2026 that could send an additional $8 billion to hospitals but also shake up how and what gets reimbursed. The updated rule, proposed this week, is designed to encourage fairness and boost price transparency—a move some hope will curb costs, but which hospitals
Texas has achieved a major milestone in healthcare enrollment—but it may be short-lived. In 2024, nearly 4 million Texans signed up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the highest number since the healthcare marketplace was introduced 12 years ago. However, policy changes in a newly passed federal tax and spending bill could lead to as many as 1.7 million Texans losing their insurance—a potential healthcare crisis. 📉 Why Are So Many Texans at Risk? ACA Premium Subsidies Are Set to Expire
Health insurers on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces are gearing up for the largest premium increases in nearly a decade. Proposed hikes for the 2026 plan year could reach record levels, with some insurers suggesting double-digit increases that are making headlines across the country. If you’re enrolled in an ACA plan or considering coverage during the next open enrollment, it’s important to understand what’s driving these increases—and what it could mean for your health insurance costs. Why Are ACA Premiums Rising So Much?
For the first time in history, eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three different people to prevent life-threatening mitochondrial diseases. This revolutionary technique is giving families hope after years of fearing genetic disorders they once believed were unavoidable. The scientific innovation, developed in the UK more than a decade ago, uses DNA from a mother and father, plus a small amount of genetic material from a donor woman. The goal? To eliminate faulty mitochondria—the tiny, energy-producing structures in cells—that
If you scroll TikTok or Instagram, you might have seen the “cortisol cocktail” trending as the latest wellness drink. Promoters say this fizzy nighttime mocktail calms the mind, balances hormones, and leads to deeper sleep. But does science support these claims—or is it just another overhyped health fad? Here’s a user-friendly, research-backed review of what
improve gut health: Did you know that 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? Or that your gut produces 90% of your serotonin (the “happy hormone”)? Modern science reveals that gut health impacts everything from your energy levels and mental health to your skin clarity and disease resistance. After analyzing 58 clinical studies and consulting with top functional medicine doctors, I’ve compiled the most effective, research-backed