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‘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 relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Solar panels are powering through US West wildfire smoke: Study
The wildfire smoke that often wafts across the U.S. West may only be causing minimal disturbance to the output of photovoltaic solar panels, a new study has found. Smoke-linked losses of ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuriesABC News - Jan. 6 -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - 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 -
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 look at Jimmy Carter's work in global health, how he helped destigmatize hospice care
One of former President Jimmy Carter's top accomplishments is his contribution to global health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Carter's legacy and how the former ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Over 100 killed in Gaza Strip in first 3 days of 2025, Hamas-run Health Ministry says
The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Green Beret behind Cybertruck attack wrote letter signaling mental health crisis
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.CBS News - 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 -
I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik
A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...The Guardian - 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 -
As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer
The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
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 -
Death toll in New Orleans truck attack up to 15, law enforcement still at driver's Airbnb
The death toll from Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15 as investigators learn more about the driver who plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd. Officials believe the driver was not ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - 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 -
Hawaiian Electric Agrees to Sell Bank Unit After Wildfire Settlement
The deal could help the company as it resolves a nearly $2 billion settlement related to the Maui wildfires.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
