Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the CDC....
We compared Trader Joe's ultra-processed foods with similar items from larger grocery stores. Here's how they stacked up. Liam Kraker/Business Insider Trader Joe's has a reputation for being a "he...
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 ...
Hong Kong mother Amy Chan* often feels overwhelmed caring for her nine-year-old son, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The 39-year-old said her son, diagnosed with the condition...
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least 4 million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the ...
Indonesia’s ambitious free nutritious meals programme has fed more than 55 million people in its first year, a scale-up President Prabowo Subianto has hailed as a major step in tackling childhood maln...
Every week, more than 230 million people ask ChatGPT for health and wellness advice, according to OpenAI. The company says that many see the chatbot as an "ally" to help navigate the maze of insurance...
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images A Democratic congressional report criticizes the Department of Veterans Affairs for major healthcare cuts. The VA lost over 40,000 workers in 202...
Hi I’m Chris, one of the co-founders of Shimmer ( https://www.shimmer.care ), and today we’re launching our new app called Indy ( https://www.shimmer.care/indy ). Indy is an ADHD app for structured pl...
Millions are at risk of losing health insurance without Affordable Care Act subsidies. The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Images 1.4 million fewer Americans enrolled in ACA marketplace ...
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 ...
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...
I got burned out on running after my first marathon. Walking and taking more strength-training classes helped me keep in shape. Julia Pugachevsky For nearly a decade, I've run most days. Then, out of ...
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...
Jerry Clark overhauled his diet: he started eating more vegetables and having his chicken roasted instead of fried. Courtesy of Jerry Clark A man gained 50 pounds after he quit the army and started dr...
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...
America's hospitals are dropping their labor and delivery services. skaman306/Getty Images 60% of rural counties offered no labor and delivery services in 2023, a new report found. Many pregnant patie...
Rural hospital closures limit healthcare for millions of Americans. Thomas Northcut/Getty Images Over `100 rural hospitals have closed since 2005, making it hard for millions to access healthcare. ERs...
Despite being acquired by Google five years ago, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. While its products aren’t designed with hardcore athletes, Fitbit makes excellent de...
Tina Woods is the CEO and founder of Collider Health, and she DJs as "Tina Technotic." Jon Tonks for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Tina Woods, the CEO an...