Health

Where there’s smoke, there’s a massive increase in costs for health care, commerce, and productivity.

Some pandemic-related tools get a second life, while investors look at more high-tech solutions.

Texas is poised to be the next state to eliminate the sales tax on tampons, pads and liners. It's currently the most populous state taxing these products.

The USDA says kids' health is at stake with the proposed nutrition standards. But some manufacturers say making food with less salt and sugar will cost more, while nutrition directors are worried students won’t eat the meals.

Lee Hawkins, host of an upcoming podcast from APM Studios, talks about how racism can affect victims' health outcomes.

Social media platforms that bring people together IRL can help. Those that privilege one-way communication from influencers to followers may make matters worse.

An 'epidemic of loneliness' in recent decades causes stress-related absenteeism, job turnover, and lost productivity.

The FTC says health-related claims need to be backed by relevant, peer-reviewed scientific research. "It's long overdue," said one marketer.

The vehicles have struggled to gain traction, but school districts are being swayed by new funding options, as well as environmental and health concerns.

The money was a one-time gift for infrastructure, but to stay running, the clinic is on its own.