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How AI can help (or hurt) your mental health: 5 prompts experts recommend

Thriveworks taps experts to explore the pros and cons of therapy provided by AI chatbots, plus five ways AI truly can support your mental health.

How Plato and Kylie Jenner are shaping modern marketing—and have more in common than you might think

LinkBuilder set out to discover how the celebrities of the ancient world still impact lives today.

The dark side of slimming down: A 100-year journey of weight loss drugs

SaveHealth explores the historical trajectory of weight loss drugs, examining their scientific basis, regulatory battles, public reception, and what lies ahead for pharmacotherapy in obesity management.

Here's why caring for an aging parent is taking a toll on women in the 'sandwich' generation

QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.

The most popular junk food by state

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.

A Virtual Second Opinion Can Be A First-Rate Option

Mike Pressler worried he would lose the active lifestyle he enjoys with his wife, Kathy, when he was told he needed an ostomy bag. A virtual second opinion would make all the difference.

(NAPSI)—A little research led to a big relief for one 70-year-old and his family—and it could help you or someone you care about as well. One Man’s Story His physicians told Mike Pressler he …

How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles

Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.

The boom In WNBA popularity
OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.
What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion
The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.
Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?
Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.
5 shocking eating disorder statistics
Charlie Health explores shocking eating disorder statistics—including early age of onset, rising youth cases, and treatment outcomes.
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
(NewsUSA) - Parenting is among life’s most rewarding experiences, yet it can also be one of the most mentally and emotionally taxing. From managing child care and household responsibilities to …

Data Shows Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets and Insurance

(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …

The best burger in America, according to a health expert

Hims research determined which fast food burgers have the healthiest nutritional content and which ones to save for a special splurge.

From bright lights to backyards: Ex-pro and college athletes embrace private coaching

Athletes Untapped reveals that as more ex-athletes seek out meaningful second careers and families look for fresh approaches to training, the future of sports coaching is shaping up to be deeply personal—and increasingly decentralized.

Critical Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets, and Rising Insurance Costs

(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …

Tracking personal health data is the new midlife flex for men

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.

Form, Function, Frames: Eyewear in Motion

Form, Function, Frames: Eyewear in Motion

(NewsUSA) - Historically, athletic eyewear was mostly relegated to high-impact sports—goggles for the slopes, wraparounds and shields for cycling, or protective frames for basketball. In today’s …

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Support among young people for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply.

Americans across all generations still value free speech. But for younger Americans, especially, that support is less strong and seems increasingly conditional.

5 tips to make your DIY projects easier this summer

Dremel shares five tips for summer DIY projects: Plan carefully, gather the right tools, choose durable materials, break down tasks, and double-check measurements.

Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know

The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.

Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say
The Trace reports how the Trump administration's push to cut federal grants has domestic violence groups considering layoffs, reduced hours, and shelter closures.
Earth's orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse.
Grist reports that by the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.
Learn about what service dogs can do, and what it takes to certify and protect them
Ollie used data from the Animal Legal and Historical Center to examine requirements for certifying a service dog and how they vary by state.
Many people are working on ways to put an end to human trafficking—and you can, too.
How One Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Fight Human Trafficking
(NAPSI)—An estimated 49.6 million people are experiencing forced labor or forced marriage on any given day worldwide. (Source: International Labour Organization, Walk Free, and IOM, 2022) Human …
How much does the average wedding cost?
Experian explains that average wedding costs vary significantly based on region and guest count, with an average cost of about $280 per guest.
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Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district

The Hechinger Report reveals that by pairing an expansion of extracurriculars with its cellphone ban, a Washington state district has seen a drop in absenteeism and more student engagement.

10 melatonin alternatives for sleep

Life Extension shares that melatonin supplements are often recommended as the first choice to support healthy sleep, but since melatonin supplementation may not be appropriate for everyone, alternative sleep supplements may offer the support needed for healthy rest.

Tick bites are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions where they are reported.

Higher ed's dubious deal with prison health care

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Chronicle of Higher Education investigate university-run prison health care systems in Texas, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Tributes being paid to Pope Francis at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 22, 2025.

Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes

Francis’ approach to Christian-Muslim dialogue differed notably from his predecessors, writes a scholar who studies interfaith dialogue.

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula details how you can improve your emotional well being with the right support.

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment
The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.
This public college was taken over by the far-right—a warning for the future of higher ed
Economic Hardship Reporting Project, Teen Vogue and Lux Magazine report that North Idaho College, a two-year community college, might go under because issues with the board of trustees threaten its accreditation.
Rewilding death in the Appalachian mountains
Reasons to be Cheerful reveals a growing conservation burial movement that is challenging the funeral industry's environmental footprint while healing the land.
What makes middle school even worse? Climate anxiety.
Grist explains the serious feelings students have about climate change and that most teachers don't know how to help.
Spring = yard work. When gearing up for spring yard work, remember to give your mower, trimmer, and other tools a quick safety check first. Use fresh fuel, clean it up, and keep kids and pets clear.
Spring Yard Work? Remember Safety First
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, spring is the time to get out your lawn equipment to shape up your yard. But before you fire up your lawn mower, trimmer, and other yard gear, the Outdoor …