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Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before

The 19th reports that 214 Latinas hold seats in state legislatures nationwide, up from 192 in 2024, and they aren’t the only ones to set records.
Jennifer Gerson for The 19th
4 hours ago

The real impacts of mental health stigma, according to research

Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.
Kayla Levy for Charlie Health
4 hours ago

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.
Ashley Laderer for Thriveworks
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

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.

Erika Rykun for LinkBuilder
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

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.

Noah W Chung for SaveHealth
Yesterday at 10:30 AM

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.

Ali Hickerson
2 days ago

The most popular junk food by state

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

Melissa Lavigne-Delville for Hims
3 days ago
Health Alert
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.
A Virtual Second Opinion Can Be A First-Rate Option
(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 …
3 days ago
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.
Alexander Shur for Votebeat
Friday, May 16
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.
Dan Tracey for OLBG
Thursday, May 15
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.
Mariel Padilla for The 19th
Thursday, May 15
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.
Jonathan H. Stokes for Stokes Stemle, LLC
Thursday, May 15

5 shocking eating disorder statistics

Charlie Health explores shocking eating disorder statistics—including early age of onset, rising youth cases, and treatment outcomes.

Kayla Levy for Charlie Health
Thursday, May 15

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 …

NewsUSA
Thursday, May 15

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 …

NewsUSA
Thursday, May 15

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.

Lauren Ward for hims
Wednesday, May 14

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.

Gene Williams for Athletes Untapped
Wednesday, May 14

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 …

NewsUSA
Wednesday, May 14

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.

Tracy Middleton for Hone Health
Tuesday, May 13

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 …

NewsUSA
Tuesday, May 13

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.

Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University, The Conversation
Monday, May 12
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.
Eric Siegel for Dremel
Monday, May 12
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.
Meredith Kolodner for The Hechinger Report
Friday, May 9
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.
Alma Beauvais for The Trace
Thursday, May 8
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.
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey for Grist
Thursday, May 8
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.
Colleen Kilday
Thursday, May 8
More Lifestyle coverage
Many people are working on ways to put an end to human trafficking—and you can, too.
Community News And Notes

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 …

Thursday, May 8

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.

Evelyn Waugh for Experian
Wednesday, May 7

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.

Neal Morton for The Hechinger Report
Wednesday, May 7

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.

Jennifer Jhon for Life Extension
Wednesday, May 7

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.

Elena Cox
Monday, May 5

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.

Jordan Michael Smith for Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Tuesday, May 6
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.
Craig Considine, Rice University, The Conversation
Monday, May 5
Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for
Rula details how you can improve your emotional well being with the right support.
Linda Childers for Rula
Monday, May 5
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.
Mark Huffman for The Conversation
Friday, May 2
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.
Laura Jedeed for Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Friday, May 2
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.
Michaela Haas for Reasons to be Cheerful
Friday, May 2