Accredited Debt Relief reports that the average American household has $104,755 in debt, with total U.S. debt reaching $18.8 trillion, reflecting widespread financial strain.
CreditFresh reports that summer expenses are rising for many households, averaging an additional $143 weekly.
TOPEKA — Artist Sarah Fizell doesn’t need convincing that public art affects neighborhood pride, community perceptions and even residents’ physical health. But sometimes the real impact is conveyed in simple words from a little boy, who stopped by as she painted a mural on a Topeka bridge near Ripley Park. “There was a kid who […]
April Health reports millions of Americans live in mental health care deserts, with 137 million lacking access due to provider shortages, especially in rural areas.
Doctronic reports effective sunburn relief involves immediate cooling, proper topical treatments like aloe vera, hydration, and patience during peeling.
Finder reports that lawmakers are questioning the SEC on the safety of agentic trading and its impact on investor protections following Robinhood's recent AI trading tools.
The Narwhal reports that U.S. growers claim B.C. mushroom producers benefit from unfair subsidies, leading to new tariffs and a trade dispute.
(BPT) - As students return to the classroom, back-to-school planning extends beyond school supplies and class schedules. It's also an ideal time for families to create strong routines that support …
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said he supports banning social media for children under age 16, setting age verification and parental consent requirements on certain apps and providing more safeguards for minors online, according to a kids’ online safety policy platform released Monday. The plan, shared first with Iowa Capital Dispatch, is focused on restricting […]
Multi-billion-dollar grocers and retailers such as Walmart and Amazon were among the most listed employers on Oregonians’ applications for publicly-funded health insurance last year, according to a Capital Chronicle analysis of Oregon Health Authority data. The data, taken from Medicaid income verification forms, shows that dozens of major national and multinational corporations that often pay […]
CreditNinja reports that summer impulse buying greatly affects American budgets, leading to overspending, unmanageable debt, and reduced long-term financial potential.
Linktree reports a strong strategy for Instagram growth using hashtags, emphasizing the importance of relevant and niche tags, engagement, and effective tracking.
Ivím Health reports a federal panel has recommended BPC-157, a popular peptide, be available through licensed compounding pharmacies with a prescription.
247Bet reports that a survey indicates the 2026 World Cup significantly boosted American interest in soccer, with over 25% watching for the first time.
University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest. They originally set out to see how sleep loss worsened over the course of the disease, believing Alzheimer’s patients lost sleep because their neurons were dying or because of amyloid plaques, […]
(BPT) - Most students are focused on just getting through high school. However, some students finish high school with a diploma and a college degree thanks to dual enrollment programs.That's what …
For families across northern Nevada, fresh groceries can mean the difference between costly health outcomes and fewer trips to the emergency room. Poor nutrition remains one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and other health disparities in the U.S., according to health experts. Early research also indicates that “food as medicine” initiatives including […]
New Jersey's livestock farmers often travel hours for meat-processing, because of a statewide lack of USDA-approved slaughterhouses.
Parents of children with developmental disabilities fear the unexpected and potentially imminent elimination of a Washington state support program they’ve come to depend on. As the state deals with budget troubles, Washington officials say the Parent to Parent program’s future isn’t guaranteed past August. Parent to Parent provides support and resources for families of children […]
Reproductive Freedom for All, one of the largest reproductive rights nonprofits nationwide, announced Monday a six-figure investment in a Michigan canvassing effort in advance of the November midterm elections. The investment is part of the organization’s “My Body. My Ballot.” campaign — $23.5 million going to the group’s “largest-ever midterm electoral program and will focus […]
For Ann Kirkwood, doctor appointments sometimes come all at once. One week in mid-May, she had a big one coming up: To see if she had kidney cancer. Kirkwood, who uses a wheelchair, has tapped a free medical transportation program through Valley Regional Transit, a public transit agency in southwest Idaho. But when she went […]
Alabama’s infant mortality rate improved in 2024, but access to adequate healthcare impacts outcomes for babies in their first year of life. According to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, the state’s infant mortality rate was 7.1 babies per 1,000 live births in 2024, reflecting the rate of infants who died within their […]
Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series with Nebraska gubernatorial candidates about their pivot from the May 12 primary election to the Nov. 3 general election. LINCOLN — Rick Beard knows the uphill climb he faces to be elected Nebraska’s next governor but feels his third-party status and ideas for a state-run medical […]
It would be easy to blame Republicans — especially the present White House occupant — for the steady atrophying of healthcare that’s readily accessible to Virginians in rural areas. You wouldn’t be wrong. You wouldn’t be totally right either. Policies put in place during President Donald Trump’s second term contribute substantially to the declining availability […]
In 2022, when Dan McKee and Helena Buonanno Foulkes first squared off for the democratic gubernatorial nomination, opioids didn’t get a lot of airtime. Aside from a few high-profile moments — a jab in a debate by candidate Daniel Munoz, a controversial TV ad where the McKee campaign claimed Foulkes had made money “pumping opioids […]
