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At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.

The New York Times - 19h

Panasonic Z95A OLED TV Review: Searing Brightness and Colors

Panasonic makes a fiery return with one of the best TVs right now.

Wired - 2d

Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping

Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine skepticism is causing those bright spots to dim.

NBC News - 23h

Watch: Eagles wide receiver spotted reading in between plays

Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown went viral for the wholesome moment he was spotted reading in between plays during NFL’s Wildcard Weekend. Check out what he had to say about the page-turner. Jenna ...

NBC News - 1d

How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.

The New York Times - 2d

Thousands of Providence Health Workers Strike in Oregon

This is a MedPage Today story. Nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health began a strike Friday morning, picketing all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, after months of contract ...

ABC News - 3d

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Glasgow beat Racing to seal Champions Cup knockout spot

Glasgow Warriors book their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a clinical destruction of Racing 92 at Scotstoun.

BBC News - 4d

NASCAR guarantees Helio Castroneves a spot in Daytona 500 through a new provisional

Starting in 2025, star drivers who haven't competed in NASCAR are eligible to automatically qualify for a Cup Series race.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

DeSantis rebuffs idea he could take Rubio's Senate spot: 'Absolutely not'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) threw cold water on the idea that he could appoint himself to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) seat, which he is vacating to become President-elect Trump's secretary ...

The Hill - 4d

Two more lynx spotted in the Highlands, a day after others recaptured

The sighting follows the capture of two lynx in the same area on Thursday.

BBC News - 4d

A Glimpse Inside the Nastiest Spot on an N.H.L. Ice Rink

Life in front of the crease is “scary.” But the reward is worth it.

The New York Times - 5d

How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

CBS News - 6d

Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women

Research finds hypertrophic cardiomyopathy testing that overlooks sex differences and body size is inadequate. Doctors are failing to diagnose women with a potentially deadly heart condition ...

The Guardian - 6d

The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?

Wired - Jan. 7

Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy

From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy

A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Withings unveils health mirror and advanced blood pressure monitor

Withings, a connected health company, has expanded its cardiovascular products with BPM Vision, an advanced blood pressure monitor.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

The Bright Side by Sumit Paul-Choudhury review – harnessing the power of positive thinking

A witty and empathetic examination of the merits and limitations of optimism is a helpful guide with a hopeful message for uncertain times. In the final episode of Welcome to Wrexham ’s third ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - Jan. 7

‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds

Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relatives

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Dynasty Fantasy Football Superflex TE Premium Mock Draft Results: The future is bright for Brock Bowers, more

Results from our first Dynasty mock draft of 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Eli Health introduces Hormometer to test your hormones on a smartphone

This is how smart your smartphone is getting. Now it will be able to analyze your saliva and do a real-time hormone test.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot

Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024

The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

A couple young Eagles corners remain positive about bright futures

Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks have been buried on the Eagles' depth chart this season but have stayed positive about their bright futures in the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Oregon's season ended in Rose Bowl stunner, but Ducks made instant mark on Big Ten with bright future ahead

Coach Dan Lanning has all the tools at his disposal to keep Oregon at the top of the college football heap

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes

While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025

Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Bereaved whale spotted pushing another dead calf

A whale that famously pushed its calf's dead body for 17 days in 2018 appears to be grieving again.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections

Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.

The Hill - Jan. 2

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - Jan. 2

As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot

Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up

Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...

NBC News - Dec. 31

How tariffs could affect health care costs

{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

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