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Understanding Parts of Medicare: A Through N Explained 12/09/2025 07:00pm • The alphabet soup of Medicare -- multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N -- can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break down each part of Medicare to help you find the best health insurance fit for your needs. Medicare What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines? 12/09/2025 05:29pm • It’s normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations -- but what happens if your pediatrician urges a shot that’s under attack by the Trump administration? That’s getting more likely: The nation’s leading doctors groups are in an unprecedented standoff with federal health Iain Douglas-Hamilton, British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder, dies at 83 12/09/2025 04:41pm • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a British-born zoologist and conservationist who dedicated much of his life to protecting elephants, has died, his Save the Elephants group said Tuesday. He was 83. Douglas-Hamilton was known for decades of conservation work, which included pioneering t Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules 12/09/2025 04:03pm • BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention. The arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk, a PhD student studying Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges 12/09/2025 03:28pm • SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Immigrants living in Illinois, among the states hit hardest by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, are now shielded from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses and day cares under a law Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesda Why those who have aggressive relationships with parents, friends as teenagers are aging faster 12/09/2025 04:26am • Teenagers who have conflictual, hostile or aggressive relationships with parents or friends are more likely to show early signs of premature aging and look older by the time they’re 30, according to a University of Virginia study. The study, which monitored a group of over 100 people in Virgini What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Appointment 12/08/2025 07:00pm • At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was through the roof," Westlake says. She wondered whether her high blood pressure was cause for alarm. Thankful How Much Does Independent Living Cost? 12/08/2025 07:00pm • As retirement nears, even healthy, active seniors start thinking about their next move. In some cases, that may mean entering an independent living community. This senior living option may be particularly appealing for those wanting to downsize, remove the burden of looking after a property and live Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You? 12/08/2025 07:00pm • Choosing between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage can feel complicated, especially with the number of options available. In the end, the best choice depends on your health needs, budget and how much risk you're comfortable taking on for unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses. Carefully re Worst Medicare Advantage Plans: How to Find a Good One 12/08/2025 07:00pm • Medicare beneficiaries have a wide selection of Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, but the quality and coverage can vary significantly. For 2026, 97% of beneficiaries have 10 or more Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), m Psychiatrists disagree on Catherine Hoggle’s ability to stand trial in 2014 disappearance of her two children 12/08/2025 05:37pm • A two-day competency hearing began Monday morning, in Rockville, Maryland, to determine whether Catherine Hoggle can stand trial for murder charges in the 2014 disappearance of her two children. Nicole Johnson, a forensic psychiatrist with the state psychiatric hospital Clifton T. Perkins, is tes Supreme Court seems likely to back Trump's power to fire independent agency board members 12/08/2025 04:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members. The court’s conservative majority suggested it would overturn a unanimous 90-year-old decision t Jets find familiar themes as their playoff drought hits 15 seasons and QB uncertainty continues 12/08/2025 02:44pm • The New York Jets will be sitting home for the playoffs — again — and trying to figure out their future at quarterback — again. They're both recurring, frustrating themes for the struggling franchise, which extended the NFL's longest active postseason drought to 15 seasons with a 34-10 loss to Does Medicare Cover Botox? 12/07/2025 07:00pm • Botox first became a household name for its ability to turn back the clock on facial aging. However, if you are considering Botox for cosmetic reasons and expecting Medicare coverage, you'll be disappointed. Medicare only covers Botox if your doctor considers it to be medically necessary treatment f 15 Common Medicare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 12/07/2025 07:00pm • Medicare insures millions of older Americans, but it's a complex program that requires seniors to research their options during their initial enrollment and subsequent renewal periods. Because this task can be so daunting, beneficiaries might be tempted to put it off for as long as possible. Procras