The modern world has turned staying healthy into a fashionable statement, especially for those who can pay the high price of wellness. In places like Los Angeles, pricey health devices and retreats are sold as lifestyle upgrades, turning medicine into a public display of wealth. This trend is fuel
The south side of the city is getting a fresh mix of stores and restaurants. A popular fashion retailer just opened its first Reno outlet, taking over a former loft spot and drawing many visitors on opening day. A jewelry boutique that sells watches, bags and sunglasses will also open soon, mo
Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w
A large crowd gathered in Newark to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The demonstration started near a Lincoln statue on Springfield Avenue and moved up Broad Street, where participants held signs that said “Impeach Trump, ” “Health Care For All, ” and “Tax The Rich. ” The event was or
Many people with long‑term pain, like fibromyalgia, struggle to start or keep using digital health tools. Studies show that up to fifty percent of patients either never download the app their doctor recommends or stop using it early. Because these apps can help track symptoms and improve treatment,
The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama
A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h
A recent survey found that many workers think about quitting because of stress. The study looked at full‑time employees in big companies across the country. It asked about mental health at work and home. The results are clear: 25 percent of people have thought about leaving their job. They say the
The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us
Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.
