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Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream ... about health care

A doctor from Nigeria tells what Martin Luther King Jr. taught him about health, Justice and inequality. (Image credit: Stephen F. Somerstein)...

3dNPR NewsHealth

What public policy, health experts want consumers to know about ultra-processed foods

Public health experts agree that a clear definition of ultra-processed foods is needed to shape policy decisions for our food system....

Jan 14ABC NewsHealth

WATCH: White House unveils President Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan'

ABC News' Mary Bruce asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt how Trump's plan to "deliver money directly to the American people" — instead of health insurance companies — would work....

6dABC NewsPoliticsImpact

Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

Brian Chesky said no one was weight lifting when he came to Silicon Valley in the 2000s. Myunggu Han/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's been surprised to see the tech community ...

6dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today. Courtesy of Barbara Face Barbara Face began drinking at 14 ...

Jan 13Business InsiderHealthImpact

WATCH: Trump unveils long-awaited health care plan

President Donald Trump unveiled his “Great Health Care Plan,” but details remain scarce, raising questions about congressional support and its impact as premiums rise....

5dABC NewsPolitics

Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son sheds light on Nigeria's quality of care

An investigation has been ordered into the circumstance under which the toddler son of the award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie died at a leading hospital in Lagos. The writer has b...

Jan 13France 24HealthImpact

The near death -- and last-minute reprieve -- of a trial for an HIV vaccine

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started. (Image credit: Tommy Trenc...

5dNPR NewsScienceImpact

Germany news: More and more people turning away from alcohol

While a considerable majority of Germans drink alcohol, the proportion is on the wane with many citing health worries. Meanwhile, a debate about inheritance tax is brewing in the German government. DW...

1dDeutsche WelleHealth

Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

Steve Zeringue, Mfonsio Andrew, and Campbell Morrison don't subscribe to the "get offline" mentality. Steve Zeringue; Mfonsio Andrew; Campbell Morrison. Forget dumbphones and digital detoxes; ...

5dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

Singer and songwriter Anne-Marie says she felt that asking for help as a new mom would reflect poorly on her. Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage Anne-Marie says she didn't want to ask for help as a...

1dBusiness InsiderEntertainment

The eureka moment that drove Oprah to reframe weight loss and banish shame involved a Post-It

Oprah Winfrey at the American Ballet Theatre Gala on October 22, 2025. Lanna Apisukh/WWD via Getty Images Oprah Winfrey has been a weight-loss icon for decades and has always carried some shame &mdash...

1dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

Inside the women-only executive retreat that turns boxing into leadership training

Erin Renzas is a former marketing executive. Dina Litovsky for BI Erin Renzas spent nearly two decades dutifully climbing the career ladder before she hit a breaking point. She had achieved many of th...

2dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.

Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. Tim Brown Oncologist Sue Hwang was diagnosed with br...

6dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

Oprah has endured as a weight-loss icon. Not even GLP-1s can change that.

Oprah Winfrey has massively influenced wellness and diet culture for decades, now taking the spotlight to share her experience with GLP-1s. Don Arnold/Getty Images Oprah Winfrey has long been an influ...

5dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

Data Activation Thoughts

i've been working with healthcare/biobank data and keep thinking about what "data moats" mean now that llms can ingest anything. some a16z piece from 2019 said moats were eroding — now the question se...

4dHacker NewsTechnologyImpact

I'm a trauma surgeon turned longevity CEO. I get up at 5 a.m., avoid snacks, and keep my phone out of my bedroom.

Dr. Darshan Shah said doing the small things consistently had the biggest impact on his personal health journey. Madeline Tolle for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Darshan...

4dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling. Courtesy of Himal Mandalia Himal Mandalia took a six-month career break , which turned into 3 ½ years. He struggled to slow down during the...

Jan 15Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Whole milk is gross. I don't care what RFK says.

Whole milk, yuck. Getty Images; BI The government's latest dietary guidelines suggest people drink whole milk instead of low-fat. This matters a lot for school lunches, where whole milk will get top b...

4hBusiness InsiderPoliticsImpact

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

Jan 15Business InsiderHealthImpact
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