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/ 4 months agoDoctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront
While some policies have made the price of certain health care services more transparent, they don’t guarantee patients won’t be surprised...
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/ 4 months agoWhat would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the Education Department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for...
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/ 4 months agoFast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
The industry has a reputation for pollution and waste, but it has psychological effects as well.
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/ 4 months agoAtmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly...
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/ 4 months ago‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan
Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have...
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/ 4 months agoYoung families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters
Although many US cities have recovered from economic downturns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they still are losing young families in large...
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/ 4 months agoShould I worry about mold growing in my home?
Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful...
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/ 4 months agoTransplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement
Type 1 diabetes develops when the body destroys its own insulin-producing cells. Using stem cells to replace them could be a...
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/ 4 months ago3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide
People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.
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/ 4 months agoCompanies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look...
