The murder of a health care insurance executive has brought scrutiny to the ways that insurance companies can make it difficult for insured patients to get the care they need.
Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health Health – The Conversation
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season Health – The Conversation
Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children.
What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone Health – The Conversation
As the middlemen between drug companies and insurers, PBMs are shoo-ins as the villains behind high drug prices. But they do play a useful role in the health marketplace.
The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences Health – The Conversation
Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.
Wildfire smoke’s health risks can linger in homes that escape burning − as Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors discovered Health – The Conversation
A series of surveys in the months and years after the devastating blaze near Boulder revealed continuing health concerns in surviving buildings, and tips for how to clean up smoke-damaged homes.
What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains Health – The Conversation
An exercise science specialist defines this nutrition term you might hear tossed around by people who are focused on a particular diet.
What if you could rank food by ‘healthiness’ as you shopped? Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries Science + Tech – The Conversation
Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.
Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life Science + Tech – The Conversation
A shift in mindset as you go through your day-to-day can help you cultivate a psychologically rich life.
NASA’s micro-mission Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025 Science + Tech – The Conversation
Lunar Trailblazer is planned to launch on the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services mission of 2025.