August 25, 2025 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage BY Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That … Continue reading 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage
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When AI summarizes health data, small errors become big risks
A credible health stat didn’t hold up. This real-world example reveals how AI search can mislead and how healthcare brands can respond. Alicia Arnold on July 17, 2025 Zero-click search is becoming the norm — AI delivers instant answers, and users rarely look beyond them. However, when the topic is health, overlooking original sources … Continue reading When AI summarizes health data, small errors become big risks
‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products
June 13, 2025 ‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products BY Anna-Louise Jackson Megababe and Evvy make personal care and health-related products that, at some point, will be needed by at least half the population. But these companies have had to overcome one hurdle after another … Continue reading ‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products
Health is not a matter of instant gratification
June 12, 2025 Health is not a matter of instant gratification BY Giorgos Tsetis In a time where almost anything you could want is just a tap away—AI-powered answers in seconds, groceries delivered within the hour, endless content streamed instantly, and real-time validation through likes and shares—it’s no surprise that we’ve come to expect that same … Continue reading Health is not a matter of instant gratification
Why mental health support matters for all workers
June 03, 2025 Why mental health support matters for all workers BY David Ko The old adage “the only thing constant is change” seems to ring true in workplaces today. Workplaces are rife with challenges, from navigating economic uncertainty to rapidly adapting to technological change. Workplace mental health support plays a pivotal role in helping employees … Continue reading Why mental health support matters for all workers
Prioritize mental health as a business imperative
May 29, 2025 Prioritize mental health as a business imperative BY Bryony Winn and Corbin Petro If you break your arm, you get a cast. If your cholesterol is high, you get a prescription. But what happens when what ails you is mental, behavioral, or emotional in nature? Too often, the answer is: nothing. For far too … Continue reading Prioritize mental health as a business imperative
How time zones impact your work and mental health
February 03, 2025 How time zones impact your work and mental health For better productivity and wellness, nearshore roles to a similar time zone. BY Nacho De Marco Imagine this: A team meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. in California. For software developers in Mumbai, it’s 5:30 a.m. the next day—prime sleeping hours or, at … Continue reading How time zones impact your work and mental health
How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers
Health insurers’ tactics can adversely affect patients’ health and their trust in the healthcare system, which leaves patients in unthinkably difficult circumstances. BY The Conversation The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell from … Continue reading How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers
New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues
November 22, 2024 New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues Generic versions are still prescribed to millions annually. BY Reuters U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a … Continue reading New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues
The Surgeon General’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor
August 28, 2024 The surgeon general’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor Two-thirds of two-parent families have both parents working jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Managing that balance is no small task. BY Sarah Bregel Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, just issued a major warning about the … Continue reading The Surgeon General’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor