Exclusive: Oura Ring and Hormone Tracker Mira Collaborate to Bring Hormonal Health to Wellness Tracking
CNET
With this new Mira partnership, Oura Ring users can see how their hormones affect their day-to-day health. more…
Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
NPR
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account. more…
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.
Business Insider
A Stage 3 breast cancer patient explains the financial toll of treatment, even with insurance, and why many families turn to GoFundMe. more…
Driver's licenses aren't a rite of passage anymore
Business Insider
Driving is too scary, expensive, and exhausting for Gen Z. So they're waiting to get a license and making their parents ferry them around. more…
Swedish pet insurtech Lassie raises $75M Series C after hitting $100M ARR
The Next Web
Imagine the moment you bring a new dog or cat into your life. That mix of excitement and responsibility. Vet visits, vaccines, learning what food suits them, managing check-ups, and always wondering how to keep them healthy as they grow. Most pet insurance on… more…
15 Warning Signs of a Looming Retirement Financial Crisis
Backyardgardenlover.com
Retirement, that divine phase of life filled with leisure and freedom, might end up just being a mirage for many. A comfortable retirement necessitates... more…
5 Signs You're An 'Upper-Class' Retiree
Moneydigest.com
As an upper-class retiree, you have a more comfortable lifestyle than your middle- and lower-class peers. Here are five signs that you belong to this group. more…
I'm A College Professor In Trump's America. I Never Expected To Be Doing The Things I'm Now Doing.
HuffPost
"The classroom is heavy with rumor and ominous unease." more…
GLP-1 Envy Was Just the Beginning
The Atlantic
A Super Bowl ad by Hims & Hers sells the idea that everyone should want to be billionaire-healthy. more…
Trump’s Affordability Ideas Would Probably All Backfire
The Atlantic
How not to solve the cost-of-living crisis more…
How a year of RFK, Jr., has changed American science
Scientific American
After a year of RFK, Jr., heading the Department of Health and Human Services, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement has upended science and medicine more…
The ‘astounding’ rise of semaglutide — and what’s next for weight-loss drugs
Nature.com
A single class of drugs is changing how people think about weight, health and medicine. more…
Daily briefing: The centre of our Galaxy might not be a black hole
Nature.com
Our Galaxy’s heart might actually be a huge blob of dark matter, astrophysicists suggest. Plus, how to play a stone Roman board game and a call for the aid industry to shift to a ‘peace first’ approach. more…
China’s biotech boom: why the nation must collaborate to stay ahead
Nature.com
Increased geopolitical tensions are prompting some in China to argue that the country should go it alone in biotechnology. That would be a backwards step — for China and the rest of the world. more…
How to Reduce Taxes and Build Real Wealth
Ducttapemarketing.com
How to Reduce Taxes and Build Real Wealth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing
Catch The Full Episode: Episode Overview What if the biggest professional disappointment of your life was actually the foundation for your long-term wealth stra… more…
“Should Have Hired A Money Manager”: GoFundMe For James Van Der Beek’s Family Sparks Fiery Debate
Boredpanda.com
James Van Der Beek’s passing led to a GoFundMe page for his wife Kimberly, making critics ask why a former Hollywood leading man needed crowdfunding. more…
The 2-pronged GOP plot to make it harder to get an abortion
Salon
Anti-abortion officials want to shutter Planned Parenthood — and make it harder to get abortion medication. more…
‘Sunny Dancer’ Actor Neil Patrick Harris Latest Star To Avoid Political Talk At Berlin Film Festival
Deadline
The Berlinale has always been viewed as a deeply political forum, possibly the most politically charged of all major film festivals. This year, despite the event taking place against a backdrop of deadly protests in the U.S. and the Epstein scandal, conflict … more…
What Is The Pitt Trying to Tell America About Health Care?
The New Republic
In the fourth episode of the second season of The Pitt, HBO’s smash-hit medical drama set in a Pittsburgh emergency room, we see an otherwise highly educated doctor learn for the first time about one of the most basic—and to many, familiar—gaps in the America… more…
How Companies Profit by Annoying the Hell Out of You
The New Republic
Several months ago, I looked at my bank account and saw that it was awash in charges from newspapers and websites charging $5.99, $13.99, $7.99 at regular intervals for subscriptions I barely remembered signing up for. They added up to a lot of money wasted e… more…
What the Democrats Need to Do Now
The New Republic
I. Past and Present: The Democrats’ Four Core Problems1. Why Don’t the Democrats Fight More?Last July, I attended one of those Washington salon dinner-discussions. A private room at a restaurant, about two dozen invitees, discussion focused on some policy iss… more…
Rs 25 lakh life insurance claim rejected: Why NCDRC ruled against widow of Maharashtra liver cancer patient
The Indian Express
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was hearing an appeal by HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company against an order of the Maharashtra consumer forum. more…
With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients
Nakedcapitalism.com
ICE access to Medicaid data is forcing hospitals and states to consider alerting immigrant patients that information from emergency medical coverage applications could be used in efforts to remove them from the country. more…
'Dizzy' author recounts a decade of being marooned by chronic illness
NPR
Rachel Weaver worked for the Forest Service in Alaska where she scaled towering trees to study nature. But in 2006, she woke up and felt like she was being spun in a hurricane. Her memoir is Dizzy. more…
Help! My Girlfriend Overreacts to … Everything. There’s No Delicate Way to Put This.
Slate Magazine
This is too much. more…
Employers Celebrated PBM Reform. The Reality Is More Complicated.
MedCity News
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and the Department of Labor’s proposed rule implement major PBM reforms for employers, but don’t include everything they want, including a ban on spread pricing.
The post Employers Celebrated PBM Reform. The Reality… more…
A Therapist Asked Boomer Parents A Big Question About How They Deal With Their Adult Children
Twistedsifter.com
She definitely makes some interesting points... more…
Relationships Can Be Difficult, But These Women Discuss How Being Single In Their 30’s Means They Value Themselves
Twistedsifter.com
Why is dating so much like going to war? more…
Man’s Wife Keeps Calling In Sick To Work Every Monday, But Since They Have A Mortgage To Pay, He’s Begging Her To Hold Onto Her Job
Twistedsifter.com
She sounds burned out. more…
Globe Life Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
Barchart.com
Despite Globe Life’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s... more…
JPMorgan Raises Price Target on Globe Life Inc. (GL) to $181 and Reiterates an Overweight Rating
Yahoo Entertainment
Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) is included among the 10 Most Profitable Undervalued Stocks to Buy On February 6, 2026, JPMorgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar raised his... more…
Preparing To Spend $10,000 a Month in Retirement? Here's What That Looks Like
Yahoo Entertainment
Quick Summary Spending $10,000 a month in retirement is achievable, but retiring at 55, 62, or 65 can change your required savings by more than $1 million... more…
How everyone and anyone can use AI for good
Stackoverflow.blog
There are big hitters in the AI space that use this tech for humanitarian and environmental good—from start-ups fighting climate change to voice recognition experts diagnosing diseases. But you don't need to be backed by AWS or Microsoft to do good. In part t… more…
How the Far Right Won the Food Wars
Thenation.com
Annie Levin
RFK’s MAHA spectacle offers an object lesson in how the left cedes fertile political territory.
The post How the Far Right Won the Food Wars appeared first on The Nation. more…
New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
CBS News
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults. more…
What does One Nation stand for?
ABC News (AU)
One Nation questions if man-made climate change is real, wants to wind back access to abortion care, and plans to pay the HECS debts of doctors working in the regions. more…
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions
Science Daily
Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) can lead to substantial weight loss in peopl… more…
Ultra-Processed Foods, GLP-1s, and Blood Tests: The Super Bowl Ads Go All in on Health and Longevity
menshealth.com
Super Bowl LX featured a number of health and longevity-focused commercials. Doctors react to the products and claims made from MAHA, Hims, and more. more…
How Nnamdi Asomugha Tackled His Second Act
menshealth.com
The former NFL cornerback turned actor and director initially struggled to find his post-retirement passion—until he learned to embrace being a student again. more…
These drugs are not going down to $25 under PBS script price changes
ABC News (AU)
Painkillers, HRT therapies and incontinence medicines are among the drugs that will not benefit from the new maximum $25 script price. more…
Dzulkefly: Prevention beats treatment
The Star Online
HULU LANGAT: With tens of billions of ringgit spent on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) annually, the Health Ministry is shifting its focus towards prevention through healthcare programmes aimed at keeping Malaysians healthy before they fall ill. Read full st… more…
What Else Can We Do? The Thirteen Intentions of Philanthropy
Ssir.org
A year of turbulence has exposed the dangers of philanthropic monocultures
and upended assumptions about impact, effectiveness, and scale. Embracing the
varied intentions that motivate people to give offers a more resilient,
pluralistic path forward. more…
Landmark study reveals AI’s dangerous shortcomings in medical advice
Naturalnews.com
A major Oxford study found that people using AI for medical guidance correctly identified conditions less than 34.5% of the time, performing no better—and sometimes worse—than traditional methods. While AI models correctly identified conditions 94.9% of the t… more…
What No One Tells You About the Days After a Car Crash
Incrediblethings.com
Immediately after a car accident, there seems to be a sudden pause as the whole world stops before your eyes. There is a screeching noise of metal scraping against metal, a sudden stop, and breaking glass. There is complete silence. You check yourself to make… more…
Bananas for All
The American Prospect
The Savannah Bananas are a national phenomenon. They have succeeded by putting fans first.
The post Bananas for All appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
Over 10,000 NYC Nurses Expected to End Strike After Reaching Tentative Agreement
Prismreports.org
However, 4,200 nurses are still at the strike line at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, aiming to reach a new contract. more…
자비스앤빌런즈, 세금 환급을 넘어 고객의 숨은 돈을 찾아주는 비서로
Venturesquare.net
세금 환급 서비스 '삼쩜삼'을 운영하는 자비스앤빌런즈가 생활밀착형 플랫폼으로의 전환을 본격화하고 있다. 2025년 행운테크 플랫폼 '럭키즈' 설립, 재테크 교육 플랫폼 '삼쩜삼캠퍼스' 론칭, 중고폰 서비스 '비엘큐'와 인슈어테크 기업 '마이크로프로텍트' 인수 등 사업 다각화에 속도를 냈다. 2026년에는 삼쩜삼과 신규 사업의 매출 비중을 5대 5로 맞추는 것이 목표다. 병원비·보험·통신·대출·상조 등으로 서비스를 확장하며 비정형 근로자의 경제적 사각지대를 해소… more…
How Jelly Roll Saved His Life by Losing 275 Lbs Without Weight-Loss Drugs
Us Weekly
Jelly Roll has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent celebrity history, losing nearly 300 pounds — and, by his own account, saving his life. “I felt like I was gonna die,” the country star has said of his health at his heaviest. When he… more…
25 Times Women Felt Gaslit By Their Doctors While Trying To Describe Symptoms
Demilked.com
Stories from women who experienced some form of medical misogyny.
The post 25 Times Women Felt Gaslit By Their Doctors While Trying To Describe Symptoms appeared first on DeMilked. more…
Medicaid Undone
The New York Review of Books
One year ago President Donald Trump promised to “love and cherish” Medicaid. Alas, his affection for the public insurance program was short-lived. The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) he signed into law on July 4—the most sweeping health care legis… more…
#689 Your Brain Is Your Most Important Asset, with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD
Affordanything.com
In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi to explore one of the biggest forces quietly reshaping our economy: healthcare, longevity, and the role of AI in medicine. We talk about the tension between automation and humanity, the real risks of devi… more…
#688: Q&A: I’m Burned Out But Not Quite Ready to Retire
Affordanything.com
In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions that touch on career transitions, portfolio evaluation, and giving your kids a head start on retirement savings. We start with a burned-out teacher in New Zealand who’s paid off her mortgage and i… more…
GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s Family Surpasses $1 Million, Sparks Questions About US Healthcare System
TheWrap
"Tragically, even a beloved actor’s fight left his young family drowning in medical debt," Rep. Ro Khanna writes
The post GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s Family Surpasses $1 Million, Sparks Questions About US Healthcare System appeared first on TheWrap. more…
SelectQuote, Inc. (SLQT) Implements Strategic and Financial Initiatives to Support Expansion
Yahoo Entertainment
SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE:SLQT) is one of the best NYSE penny stocks to buy now. On January 15, SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE:SLQT) announced that its SelectRx... more…
Here are the top 3 retirement regrets for Americans in their 70s and 80s. How to stop yourself making the same mistakes
Yahoo Entertainment
With a little planning, you can avoid falling into the same traps. more…
Menopause, hormones and the brain: how hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s
The Conversation Africa
As dementia rises, scientists are exploring whether menopause hormone therapy could support brain health as well as relieve symptoms. more…
EPA set to finalize illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite outcry
Electrek
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient, deadlier and more costly. Public comments widely oppos… more…
EPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry
Electrek
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient, deadlier and more costly. Public comments widely oppos… more…
Part 2: The Kind of Schools We Need Right Now!
Dianeravitch.net
Once in a while, I make a big technical error while writing and/or posting on this blog. I made one yesterday. I wrote the first part of the blog, then accidentally posted it before it was finished. So I’m going to summarize yesterday’s post and finish it her… more…
John Thompson: Is It “Silly Season” or “Cruel Season” in Oklahoma as Legislature Reconvenes?
Dianeravitch.net
John Thompson, historian and retired teacher in Oklahoma, reviews the big concerns that will preoccupy the Republican Governor and Legislature in 2026. He writes: As Oklahoma’s legislative session begins, commentators are reminding us of the absurdities that … more…
In vitro and in silico antiglycation antihyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties of chemically profiled fruit extracts of Solanum obtusifolium Dunal
Nature.com
This study investigated the phytochemical profile of Solanum Obtusifolium Dunal extract and explored its biological activities, such as antihyperglycemic, antiglycation, and anti-inflammatory properties. Also, it conducted computational analyses, such as mole… more…
Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
Boston Herald
The amendment was approved Thursday without public hearings and amid concerns from opponents. more…
As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight
Boston Herald
He'll be leading the group as it begins contract talks with studios. more…
America marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
Fortune
There is no other country that has quite the equivalent of the American Dream. It's worth fighting for. more…
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #7 2026
Skepticalscience.com
Open access notables
Shifting baselines alter trends and emergence of climate extremes across Africa, Taguela & Akinsanola, Atmospheric Research
World Meteorological Organization baselines used to identify climate extremes are routinely updated to reflect r… more…
I used Claude to negotiate $163,000 off a hospital bill. In a complex healthcare system, AI is giving patients power.
Business Insider
Matt Rosenberg negotiated a $163,000 discount on a hospital bill using Claude for help — and says AI is giving patients more power. more…
What Is Affordability?
Washington Monthly
Affordability is a lot more than just prices. Beyond lowering prices, an affordability agenda needs to reckon with how the economy feels. more…
This Simple Trick Could Save You Hundreds on Life Insurance
NerdWallet
Backdating your life insurance policy could help you lock in a lower rate for decades. more…
2019 American Household Credit Card Debt Study
NerdWallet
Income growth has caught up to the cost of living — except when it comes to health costs. That's one reason parenthood has become such an engine for debt. more…
2018 American Household Credit Card Debt Study
NerdWallet
Debt in 2018: Larger revolving balances on credit cards, higher interest rates and overuse of student loan forbearance are proving costly to Americans. more…
Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova
Globalsecurity.org
The President had a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. more…
The Power of Giving Your Disabled Characters a Happily-Ever-After
Lithub.com
The day I limped into a seven-month chronic pain rehab program, the first thing they told me was: we don’t talk about pain here. We were not allowed to exhibit “pain behaviors” either, which were physical responses that would alert more…
Why Most Therapists Lose Clients To Google – And How SEO Fixes It
Bitrebels.com
A 2026 Playbook for Mental Health Professionals Who Want a Full Caseload Without Paying for Ads – Over 60 million American adults experienced a mental illness in 2024, according to Mental Health America. The American Psychiatric Association reported in Decemb… more…
Do chinchillas need regular vet visits?
Lifesciencesworld.com
Do Chinchillas Need Regular Vet Visits? Yes, chinchillas need regular vet visits. These check-ups are crucial for early detection of health issues, preventative care, and ensuring your chinchilla lives a long, healthy, and happy life. Introduction: The Import… more…
Is it worth it to live by the ocean?
Lifesciencesworld.com
Is It Worth It To Live By The Ocean? A Comprehensive Guide Living by the ocean offers numerous benefits, but also presents unique challenges; deciding is it worth it to live by the ocean? depends heavily on individual priorities, financial considerations, and… more…
Has anyone ever cured toenail fungus?
Lifesciencesworld.com
Has Anyone Ever Cured Toenail Fungus? Unveiling the Truth Behind Treatment Success While a completely one-time cure for toenail fungus is rare, it is absolutely possible to achieve a sustained cure through diligent treatment and preventative measures, effecti… more…
Will Your Retirement Go as Planned?
Whitecoatinvestor.com
When fantasizing about your retirement, you should know that it probably won't go as you expect—monetarily and in every other way.
The post Will Your Retirement Go as Planned? appeared first on The White Coat Investor - Investing & Personal Finance for Doctor… more…
Dublin bus crash victim was a man whose ‘stress-free rhythms’ defined his life, funeral told
The Irish Times
Former Irish Times employee Frank Daly (85) was killed when he was hit by a bus on North Earl Street last week more…
Xi's Beijing inspection; Li on rare earths; Hong Kong white paper; Taiwan Affairs Work Conference; PBoC report
Sinocism.com
Wang Huning stated that it is necessary to adhere to the one-China principle and the “1992 Consensus,” unite the vast number of Taiwan compatriots, firmly support patriotic reunification forces on the island, resolutely crack down on “Taiwan independence” sep… more…
Do You Get The Medicare You Paid For?
Thefreedomfrequency.org
Hardly anyone pays more for his benefits than he receives. more…
Unstable Majorities
Hoover.org
Published: October 19, 2018
Political pundits make it seem like our country is more polarized than it has been since the Civil War, but they’re wrong. The American public does not look much different today than it did in the 1970s. Instead, what has happen… more…
The Silver Psychological Attack: How Friday’s Crash Was an Engineered Demolition
Activistpost.com
Introduction: A Stampede of Fear and an Opportunity to Stack On a recent Friday, the price of silver, the indispensable industrial metal and monetary asset, was violently taken to the slaughter. Headlines blared about a crash, and mainstream financial media q… more…
Experts demand universal sickle cell screening for all infants
The Punch
Experts demand universal sickle cell screening for infants in Nigeria to reduce high mortality rates. Early diagnosis improves quality of life and prevents
Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-demand-universal-sickle-cell-screening-for-all-infants/ more…
Nigeria’s financial system needs coherence, not just growth
The Punch
Nigeria’s financial system has grown, but its fragmentation is a weakness. Discover why coherence across pensions, insurance, and investment is crucial.
Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-financial-system-needs-coherence-not-just-growth/ more…
Over 75 million informal workers face retirement without pensions — PenCom DG
The Punch
Over 75 million Nigerian informal workers lack retirement savings. PenCom is now using accredited agents to extend pension coverage to this vital sector.
Read More: https://punchng.com/over-75-million-informal-workers-face-retirement-without-pensions-pencom-… more…
Over 75m Nigerians face retirement without pensions – PenCom
The Punch
More than 75 million Nigerians working in the informal sector are likely to retire without any form of pension or retirement savings, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, has said. The PenCom DG stated this on Monday in… more…
Kentucky school district settles $3 million coach sex abuse lawsuit
Courier Journal
Rowan County Schools' settlement, connected to abuse by a former soccer coach, may be the largest of its kind in Kentucky. more…
Inside Japan’s Secretive Executions
Newsonjapan.com
The death penalty and life imprisonment, often described as shrouded in secrecy when it comes to the details of executions, continue to provoke debate in Japan, where roughly 1,700 inmates are serving life sentences and many live with the knowledge that they … more…
'There Was Never a Wall': Man Beaten Nearly to Death by ICE Refutes Self-Harm Claim
Common Dreams
A Mexican man beaten within an inch of his life last month by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is on the mend and on Saturday spoke out to refute what one nurse called the agency's "laughable" claim that his injuries—which include a skull shatter… more…
Cartel Chaos Threatens Miners
Dailyreckoning.com
This post Cartel Chaos Threatens Miners appeared first on Daily Reckoning.
On the verge of war with the cartels…
The post Cartel Chaos Threatens Miners appeared first on Daily Reckoning. more…
Transform Your Small Business with a Custom Mobile Business Van from Vanlife Customs
Tinyhousetalk.com
Discover how Vanlife Customs transforms vans, buses, and trailers into custom mobile business solutions for healthcare, creative services, beauty, education, and more. more…
W’Bank flags digital job risks amid weak regulation
The Punch
The World Bank flags significant digital job risks in developing nations due to weak regulation, exposing workers to unstable pay and poor labor protection
Read More: https://punchng.com/wbank-flags-digital-job-risks-amid-weak-regulation/ more…
Money Diaries: A medical administrator working part-time and living in Co Kildare
TheJournal.ie
This week, our reader uses Revolut to separate her savings while working hard and looking after her little girl. more…
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ On Paramount+, Where A Son Has To Deal With His Parents’ Poorly-Planned Scheme To Collect On Life Insurance
Decider
The comedy stars Dawn French, Craig Roberts, Mark Heap and Mandip Gill. more…
In ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ James Van Der Beek Carried Himself Like A Disney Prince Come To Life
Decider
As the seasons went on, Dawson started to feel less like the hero of his eponymous show than its villain. more…
California is broke — but Newsom finds money for abortion
New York Post
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill directing millions in public funds to Planned Parenthood. more…
Neutrinos Named a Technology Standout in Claims Administration by Celent
BusinessLine
Categorized for AI-enabled claims automation and decisioning in life insurance more…