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1 What’s the biggest trap you might face when starting prescription drugs for a chronic condition? They might fix your symptoms longer than usual You could end up relying on them forever Prescription drugs often lock you into a cycle of dependence, rarely addressing the root cause. This means you…
DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Dave Davies. If you live in the United States, chances are good that you either are or know a parent whose child is being treated for ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control reported that more…
For years, calorie storage was thought to be a simple equation — consume more than you burn, and the excess is stored as fat. However, emerging research shows that energy balance is far more complex. Your body’s ability to store or burn calories is not just about how much you…
Angeline Murimirwa of Zimbabwe has really racked up kudos for her work as head of CAMFED, a charity that has enabled millions of girls in five African countries to stay in school — and thrive with the help of mentors. Murimirwa is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people…
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered about those little marks on your skin? Maybe they’re freckles from your childhood, sunspots from sunny vacations or moles you’ve had forever. These spots are more than just part of your look — they’re clues to your health. The good news?…
For anyone in the tech industry, when we hear “transformation” our mind automatically places “digital” before it. However, in recent years, the traditional workplace has also been undergoing a significant transformation of its own. Technology has enabled our transition to remote and mobile work, but in doing so has introduced…
Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Andrea Hsu/NPR Danielle Waterfield was already…
Obesity places immense strain on the joints, making traditional weight-bearing exercises difficult and often painful for those who want to lose weight. Beyond physical-related ailments to obesity, many obese individuals avoid exercising in public because they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Here’s where water aerobics comes in. Research has found that…
The future of technology is bright, especially after the resounding success of the 7th annual Cisco Girls Power Tech, held at the Cisco campus in Richardson, Texas, on April 17, 2025! Girls Power Tech Leaders This impactful event connected 73 bright young students with the vast potential of STEM, supported…
President Donald Trump cranes his head to listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House in February. Also pictured, L-R, are Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary…