Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on: March 22,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on:March 22,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on: March 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on:March 21,2026

Plant-based food is not 'safer,' researcher argues

byLund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCurrent knowledge of food safety is based on traditional foods that include animal products. Corresponding knowledge of plant-based foods lags behind

Updated on: March 20,2026

Plant-based food is not 'safer,' researcher argues

byLund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCurrent knowledge of food safety is based on traditional foods that include animal products. Corresponding knowledge of plant-based foods lags behind

Updated on:March 20,2026

Menstrual health education and programs must reach all young adolescents

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenstrual health remains critically underprioritized in global research and programming, according to a new

Updated on: March 17,2026

Menstrual health education and programs must reach all young adolescents

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenstrual health remains critically underprioritized in global research and programming, according to a new

Updated on:March 17,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on: March 18,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on:March 18,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on: March 18,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on:March 18,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on: March 13,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on:March 13,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on: March 14,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on:March 14,2026

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on: March 16,2026

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on:March 16,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on: March 15,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on:March 15,2026