Health

They’re in remission, but their medical bills aren’t: Cancer survivors navigate soaring costs

Renuka Rayasam KFF Health News

Surviving cancer is only part of the journey. For millions, the cost of care continues to shape daily life.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

Medora Lee USA Today

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

ANDREA RIQUIER USA Today

Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.

New COVID subvariant 'cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times

The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed "cicada," comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors — who are especially susceptible to the virus.

Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

Deborah Vankin Los Angeles Times

We are more connected than ever before, but we also are lonelier than ever — especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their devices.

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

Nancy Lapid Reuters

The strongest evidence for use of the drugs so far came from trials in patients with severe depression or post-traumatic stress disorder who have not responded to existing treatments.

The quiet way grocery brands charge you more for less

Marcia Greenwood Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The average family of four spends $741 more a year than in 2020 for the same groceries; $41 of that hike is due to package-size decreases.

The penny is already dead. Could the nickel be next to go?

The government lost about $18 million minting pennies in 2024. On nickels, it lost $85 million.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Republicans across the country are grappling with how to campaign amid high gas prices after weaponizing the issue during the Biden years.

Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

Meta said the purpose was to improve the company's AI models in areas where they struggle to replicate how humans interact with computers.

Most Americans Still Believe in the American Dream — But Optimism Isn’t Equal

The American Dream is still alive for many — but who believes in it most may surprise you. A new survey found 58% of Americans say it’s still achievable, with Hispanic respondents and Gen Z showing the highest levels of optimism. The research, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by…

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Americans Sit for 10 Hours a Day — Scientists Warn It Raises Cancer Risk by 82%

New scientific research links the average American's 10-plus hours of daily sitting to an 82% increase in cardiovascular death risk, as well as significantly elevated risks of colon, endometrial, and lung cancer — risks that apply even to people who exercise regularly. The biological mechani…