When it comes to health, our genes mean a lot: They carry our families' history of diabetes or cancer, make us more susceptible to certain diseases, and impact our blood type. While genetics play a large part in health outcomes, they are only one piece of a complex puzzle. Based on recent examination, it's clear that what public health experts ...Read more

The traditional baby shower, where family and friends gather and celebrate the mother-to-be and unborn baby with gifts, has evolved immensely since its 20th-century origins. What was once reserved for middle- and upper-class American families is now customary for anyone expecting a baby, and showers that include parents and guests of all ...Read more

Even in the dead of winter, American shoppers are treated to a cornucopia of choice in the grocery aisles. Peruvian grapes, Costa Rican pineapples, Mexican strawberries—many pantry staples begin their journeys to American tables thousands of miles away.

In 2022, more than half of the fruits and nuts consumed by Americans are imported, ...Read more

The "most unusual job market in modern American history." The "Great American Labor Shortage." That's how news reports were describing the massive disruption to the job market delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic by the latter half of 2021, when almost half of American companies were reporting a worker shortage.

Since then, the job market has ...Read more

"During a gold rush, sell shovels."

That saying—popular today among startups and investors—started after the California gold rush in the mid-1800s when those making the most money were the suppliers selling shovels and picks, not the gold-panners themselves. Today, it refers to profiting off the supplies, technology, or infrastructure ...Read more

It's no secret that golf has earned a reputation as an elitist sport, synonymous with a certain higher social and economic status. The "gentleman's game" is expensive to play with its costly equipment, apparel, and green fees. It is also a big time commitment, especially for those living in major cities where transportation and inflated prices ...Read more

Screech. Boom. Crash! In today's fast-paced world, car crashes feel like simply a fact of life. In 1913, before cars dominated the roads, there were only 1.3 million vehicles registered and 4,200 deaths associated with them, according to the National Safety Council. Fast-forward more than a century to 2022, when the latest data is available, ...Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on more than just our physical health. It revealed (and contributed to) a nation struggling with its mental health—and seeking treatment for it. The first and second years of the pandemic, 2020 and 2021, saw significant growth in the number of American adults receiving help with their mental health, ...Read more

Old-school soccer jerseys, bucket hats, tracksuits, and, most often, Adidas Sambas. Welcome to yet another core trend at the top of your FYP on TikTok: blokecore. Borrowing from the British colloquial term "bloke," meaning "guy," "man," or "friends," the fashion trend is built around turning football kits ("soccer uniforms" for those of us on ...Read more

Unlike hospital and outpatient care settings, where staffing has returned to or surpassed levels seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home staffing continues to experience shortages. A quarter of all nursing homes in the United States in recent years reported "critical" staff shortages amid growing demand from an aging population for ...Read more

More than 30 million school-aged children's menus will change in fall 2025 to reflect the latest dietary guidelines recommended by the U.S. government. Their new fare will limit added sugars in cereals and yogurts—increasingly over time—and reduce sodium in school breakfasts by 10% and lunches by 15% starting July 1, 2027.

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WhatsApp is already the most popular way to message friends and family outside the U.S.—and it's beginning to challenge iMessage's blue bubble supremacy within the States.

Collabstr analyzed data from Pew Research and DataReportal to illustrate WhatsApp's grip on internet users outside of the U.S. The analysis uses the World Bank's country...Read more

The U.S. beats out other countries in many categories—and, increasingly, obesity is one of them.

Live It Up used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to explore this public health problem and better understand long-term obesity trends in American children and adults. Rates were determined using the National Health and ...Read more

Strong sales talent can make or break a company in an economy where consumers have unlimited options.

Sales workers are among the most common in the country, with 8.8% of workers nationally employed in sales and related occupations. In six states, sales workers comprise more than 1 in 10 jobs. Sales jobs encompass a wide range of professions...Read more

Few daily frustrations are as annoying, expensive, and sometimes downright dangerous as vehicular traffic. And it's only getting worse.

Migration, population increases, development, and urban sprawl have increased traffic volume in nearly every state. In many areas, public transportation is underfunded or nonexistent, leaving residents ...Read more

When was the last time you took hotel bed height into account when making vacation plans? Or have you ever had to consider which hiking trails you could reach without climbing a curb?

Whether or not these factors cross your mind, accessibility has long posed significant questions within the travel industry. accessiBe researched the ...Read more

As a new school year begins, students are still struggling to achieve grade-level proficiency in reading and math, compounding the learning loss during school closures at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HeyTutor analyzed news reports and academic research to see how learning loss during the coronavirus pandemic might impact students ...Read more

New moms are trending older—and have been for decades.

Those giving birth in 2022 averaged older than 29, and those having their first child weren't far behind at about 27 years old. That's up five and six years, respectively, from 1970, according to National Center for Health Statistics data.

Using this data, Northwell Health partnered...Read more

Americans have been having fewer and fewer babies since 1957, with fertility rates dropping by more than half—and as a result, the country's population is quickly growing older.

In terms of reproductive rights, declining fertility rates are a sign of successful advocacy. From an economic perspective, however, a healthy birth rate is ...Read more

When the competition for talent is fierce, employers need to find ways to improve staff retention and be attractive to potential employees.

Professional development can be a win-win benefit—employees develop skills they need to achieve their career goals, while companies improve efficiency and stay on top of changes in technology and the ...Read more