Health

An Arm and a Leg: Personal Finance Guru Faces Down an Insurance Denial

Less than 36 hours before his wife was scheduled to undergo major surgery, New York Times personal finance columnist Ron Lieber got an unwelcome letter from his family’s insurance plan: It was deny...

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Harwich man admits laundering $12K in romance fraud fueling gambling spiral

A Harwich man has admitted laundering more than £9,000 in a romance fraud that not only drained his victim’s savings but also pushed him into compulsive gambling and a spiral of depression. ...

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Regular Exercise Can Help Reduce Anxiety and Make You More Resilient

A recent study suggests that higher fitness levels may help reduce anxiety and build resilience to stress. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images Recent research has shown that people...

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Zuckerberg's Day in Court

“We call Mark Zuckerberg to the stand.” Thus began Wednesday’s nearly six hours of testimony from the Meta Platforms CEO in a trial of a lawsuit brought by a young woman against several tech compan...

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The mainstream view

Multiple studies have either shown that smartphone and social media use among teens has minimal effects on their mental health or none at all. As a 2024 review published by an American Psychologica...

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'Quad God' Ilia Malinin on the 'Invisible Battles' That Cost Him a Medal

Figure skater Ilia Malinin has opened up about the invisible battles he faced during his Olympic performance. Image Credit: Joosep Martinson/Getty Images Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” fini...

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Regular Exercise Lowers Death Risk Across 7 Cancer Types, Study Finds

Moderate to vigorous physical activity after a cancer diagnosis may help improve survival rates. Olga Pankova/Getty Images Researchers say engaging in regular physical activity may help im...

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Can we predict domestic homicide? New research suggests we can’t

In 2024, 38 Australian women were murdered by a partner or ex-partner. Thankfully, new data show the number of women killed by intimate partners has reduced to 32 over the most recent reporting per...

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Wyoming Wants To Make Its Five-Year Federal Rural Health Funding Last ‘Forever’

Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.” The state could tackle ru...

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Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.

It’s the rare policy question that unites Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and the Democratic-led Maryland government against President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California: How ...

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Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

A diet high in fiber can diversify your gut microbiome – and potentially improve your health and longevity. Mint Images/Mint Images RF via Getty ImagesPeople have long given up on the search for th...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Parkinson’s Misdiagnosis Changed to PSP

Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 after living with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder often misidentified as Parkinson’s. Chicago Tribune/Getty Images Rev....

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An Olympic Trend That Defies Tradition

Olympic skimo is a spectacle. Appearing at the Games for the first time, skimo, short for ski mountaineering, grew from a long tradition of scaling mountains on skis—sometimes for hours on end—for ...

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Why mass shootings can’t be reduced to a mental illness diagnosis

In the aftermath of violent tragedies like the recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., a common panic-fueled and grief-stricken reaction is to rush to simple, tidy explanations. Mental illness...

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Changing the way we talk about mental illness | Steph Ng | TEDxDBSHK Youth

We view the way of battling mental health problems like a fairytale — flowers, rainbows; a story with an easy resolution. Steph Ng tells us the opposite, how the way we approach mental health stori...

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Insulin Resistance May Be Driving 12 Types of Cancer, Researchers Say

A new study found a strong association between insulin sensitivity and cancer risk. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy Researchers linked insulin resistance to 12 types of cancer, with uterine cancer s...

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Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.

Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices. The party has long pushed to give patients money and let consumers do the work of reducing costs. After some GOP lawmake...

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Listen: Why Do I Need Prior Authorization?

Listen in as “Life Kit” host Marielle Segarra and health reporter Sarah Boden untangle the red tape that can make the prior authorization process frustrating. ...

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Fury to have no coach or nutritionist for comeback

Tyson Fury retired in January 2025 with 34 wins in 37 fights [Getty Images]Tyson Fury claims he will have no trainer for his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.The two-time heavyweight wor...

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Despite Side Effects, People Continue Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss

People who lose weight with GLP-1 drugs are likely to continue using the medication despite the side effects. Image Credit: geckophotos/Getty Images A recent study found that many people u...

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Wearable Trackers May Help Detect Depression Relapse Before It Occurs

Wearable trackers may help detect depression relapse before it occurs by tracking sleep, a study shows. Image Credit: Oliver Rossi/Getty Images A recent study has found that using a wearab...

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