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Health
Women pay more than men for health care. That's leading some of them to declare bankruptcy.
Apr 8, 2024
Even when pregnancy-related costs are stripped out, women still pay more than men.
The hidden costs of wildfires go beyond putting them out
Jun 9, 2023
Where there’s smoke, there’s a massive increase in costs for health care, commerce, and productivity.
More wildfires mean worsening air quality. How do we adapt?
Jun 8, 2023
Some pandemic-related tools get a second life, while investors look at more high-tech solutions.
Texas may be the next state to end the sales tax on period products
Apr 27, 2023
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.
Everyone's got an opinion on proposed USDA nutrition standards for schools — especially the students
Apr 7, 2023
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.
Health and civil rights: an iconic family counts the costs
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Apr 4, 2023
Lee Hawkins, host of an upcoming podcast from APM Studios, talks about how racism can affect victims' health outcomes.
Loneliness is an epidemic — social media may not always help
Mar 2, 2023
Social media platforms that bring people together IRL can help. Those that privilege one-way communication from influencers to followers may make matters worse.
For public good, not for profit.
The cost of loneliness: Social isolation holds back workers and costs employers billions
Mar 1, 2023
An 'epidemic of loneliness' in recent decades causes stress-related absenteeism, job turnover, and lost productivity.
While the wellness industry booms, the FTC is cracking down on its marketing tactics
Feb 9, 2023
The FTC says health-related claims need to be backed by relevant, peer-reviewed scientific research. "It's long overdue," said one marketer.
Steadily (and quietly), more electric school buses are getting on the road
by
Carrie Jung
Jan 20, 2023
The vehicles have struggled to gain traction, but school districts are being swayed by new funding options, as well as environmental and health concerns.