Author: Michelle Korhonen
Immigrants wait to be processed after they crossed the border into the U.S. in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Dec. 22. Eleven states and D.C. offer taxpayer-funded health insurance to some immigrants without legal status. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Immigrants wait to be processed after they crossed the border into the U.S. in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Dec. 22. Eleven states and D.C. offer taxpayer-funded health insurance to some immigrants without legal status. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images A growing number of states are opening taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to immigrants,…
Last month, Harvard announced that I would be teaching a class next semester called “Taylor Swift and Her World,” an open-enrollment lecture partly about Swift’s work and career and partly about literature (poems, novels, memoirs) that overlaps with, or speaks to, that work. When the news came out, my inbox blew up with dozens of requests, from as far away as New Zealand. Reporters wanted to know whether Swift would visit the course (not expecting her to), whether her online superfans were involved (some will be), whether Harvard approved (yes, at least so far), and, above all, why a Millennial…
A popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued. Although there is a generic version, the switch could lead to disruptions in care because not all insurance companies are covering it.
Determining the absolute “first sign” of tuberculosis (TB) can be tricky because the infection develops in two stages, each with different characteristics.Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, brain and spine. While commonly associated with lung complications, it’s important to remember that TB can be a diverse disease with signs and symptoms.The first sign of tuberculosis (TB) can vary depending on the type of infection. In most cases, the initial symptoms are mild and may include…
10 Reasons to Forget Animal-Based and Go Plant-Based for Low-Carb Weight Management. For years, the “carbs vs. no carbs” debate has dominated weight loss discussions. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers compelling evidence for opting for plant-based over animal-based low-carb diets for long-term weight management. Here are some key reasons to make the switch:Reason #1: Lower risk of weight gainThe study showed that animal-based (ALCD) and unhealthy (ULCD) low-carb diets were associated with increased weight gain over time. This might be due to higher intakes of calorie-dense animal proteins and unhealthy fats in these diets.Reason #2: Sustainable supportPlant-based low-carb diets…
For the holidays, Radio Atlantic is sharing the first episode of the Atlantic podcast How to Keep Time. Co-hosts Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost, an Atlantic contributing writer, examine our relationship with time and what we can do to reclaim it.In its first episode, they explore the idea of “wasting” time. But first, Radio Atlantic host Hanna Rosin has a question: Is teaching scheduling to a child a bad idea?The following is a transcript of the episode:Hanna Rosin: Becca.Becca Rashid: Yes, Hanna.Rosin: I have a story I want to tell you, and I don’t know if it’s excellent or terrible.Rashid:…
Which food is most likely to contain all essential amino acids? Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids are called complete proteins, which are the building blocks of protein that our bodies cannot produce on their own. Complete proteins also assist functions like tissue repair and nutrient absorption. While most plant-based foods are not complete sources of all essential amino acids, there are a few exceptions. These 10 plant-based foods contain all the essential amino acids:1. Nutritional yeastImage from depositphotosNutritional yeast is a plant-based food that contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein [1]. It…
Attorney General Merrick Garland accompanied by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram, looks at photographs of people who had died from drugs during the Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl at DEA Headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Attorney General Merrick Garland accompanied by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram, looks at photographs of people who had died from drugs during the Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl at DEA Headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Jose Luis…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.In the smartphone era, libraries might seem less central. But it turns out that young people actually use them.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:A Third PlaceSpending time at my local library branch in elementary school, I felt like a little grown-up. I’d march up to the desk and tell the librarian all about the chapter books I would be reading that summer.…
Find out the “5 genetic diseases more common In women base on statistics” – While there are numerous genetic diseases that affect both men and women, some do show a higher prevalence in women due to various biological and hormonal factors. Here are five genetic diseases more common in women, based on reputable medical sources:1. Autoimmune diseasesWomen are two to three times more likely than men to develop autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. These conditions involve the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissues, and the reasons for the sex disparity are still being researched. Research confirmed…