The way governments decide which new medicines to fund usually looks only at the total health improvement they bring. Who gets those benefits and how that affects wealth gaps is rarely considered. In the Netherlands, researchers asked ordinary people to weigh in on this question. They used a techni
The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a
The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt
Some actors disappear from movies and music for reasons that go beyond just wanting a break. Personal struggles, unfair treatment, or serious health issues can push them to leave the industry temporarily or even forever. For example, one singer who won Grammys and BRIT Awards suddenly vanished from
Cooking with beef tallow sounds like a time machine to the Eisenhower era. Back then, heart disease was the top killer and doctors blamed fatty foods. Today, scientists still warn that tallow is packed with artery-clogging saturated fat—six times more per spoonful than canola oil. Yet some wellness
Many cat owners know the litter box is a daily chore, but it’s also a goldmine of health clues. A new smart litter box uses artificial intelligence to track how often cats use it, what kind of waste they leave, and even the weight of their output. Instead of guessing if your cat is feeling well, the
The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i
Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i
When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter
Ryan Day grew up with a quiet secret. When he was nine, his father ended his own life in front of him and his brothers. The family kept the pain hidden for many years because talking about mental illness was hard to do back then. Years later, Ryan became the head coach of Ohio State football.
