An increasing number of mental health practitioners do not take insurance
About a third of psychologists don't accept any health insurance. That's according to a report by the American Psychological Association.
Health & Safety
A new program will look for bird flu in the milk supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off a new program looking for highly pathogenic bird flu in the milk supply. Starting this week, they're testing samples of milk intended for pasteurization.
Winston-Salem church looks to buy and forgive $2M in medical debt
The church has forgiven more than $18 million in medical debt for families since first launching its relief initiative in 2022.
These global stories were very, very, very popular in 2024
Our blog published hundreds of stories in 2024. These are the 11 that captured the most pageviews. If you look at the headlines, you'll understand why.
Life Kit's most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks
Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints.
A 50 thousand year-old love story between humans and Neanderthals
Tens of thousands of years ago, modern humans mated with Neanderthals. But exactly how and when that happened, and who those groups of humans were, was less known. New research adds some clues.
As a kid, I hated playing sports. As an adult, I fell in love with them
Want to start a new fitness activity? These older athletes have ideas.
A desert festival where robots are the headliner
Scientists are using the Mojave Desert to test robots for the next space age.
An FDA decision could come soon on whether to ban Red No. 3
The Food and Drug Administration is considering banning the food dye known as Red No. 3. It's used in candy, snacks and soda. An FDA spokesman says a decision could come "soon".
The dangers and health risks associated with black plastic
New research suggests that black plastic is associated with health risks. Researchers found toxic flame retardants in many black plastic household goods.