WELLNESS

As Online Sports Betting Opportunities Rise, So Does Gambling Addiction

The rise of online betting has created a spike in searches on gambling addiction. Clearly it's a problem for some. What be done about it? >

Narcissists Feel Left Out

People who are narcissistic demand to be the center of attention. If they don't get it, they feel ostracized and can become aggressive. >

Payments to Investors Add $Trillions to Healthcare Costs

Healthcare sector companies bent on maximizing shareholder wealth engage in policies that add big costs to the price of health coverage. >

Hate Speech on X Rises after Musk's Purchase

Hate speech and fraudulent bot-run accounts have proliferated since Elon Musk bought the platform. Fewer moderators is a likely source. >

The Educational Costs of Teens' Smartphone Use in School

Kids spend as much as 25 percent of their school day on their phones, missing out on much of what education offers. Policies are needed. >

Give Your Resolutions Time

It takes much longer to build a new habit than most of us think. But there's a lot you can do to move the process along. >

Bariatric Surgery Tightens Belts Two Ways

When overweight diabetics had bariatric surgery, not only did they lose weight, they cut their health care and medication costs in half. >

Compounded Diet Drugs Save Money, But...

Compounded versions of GLP-1 RAs like Ozempic and Wegovy are available online, but the ingredients listed may not tell the whole story. >

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Deliver?

Medicare Advantage plans offer things like hearing, eye, and dental coverage that Medicare doesn't. Researchers looked at how they stack up. >

The Up — and Down — Sides of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic offer benefits that make them seem miraculous. But long-term risks are starting to show up. What to consider. >

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