For Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston, passing a resolution last year urging an increase in black lung disability benefits was a matter of principle.  The last major coal mine in Ohio County, a part of the Western Kentucky Coal Field region, closed years ago. But he said the former miners who have coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, […]

A new Rutgers University study published in the journal Health Affairs shows use of a long-acting injectable form of opioid treatment has increased nationwide and in New Jersey, but lags other versions of the medication.

It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that it was entering a “joint venture” with Compassus, a private equity-backed home health company. The deal was billed as a 50/50 partnership between Compassus and Providence, Palmer’s employer. But […]

Extreme heat waves, which are becoming more common, are considered to be one of the most deadliest weather events in the United States.

(Feature Impact) If you're planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. These Super Moist Boneless Pork Chops might just make you the favorite grill master in the neighborhood.

(Feature Impact) For more than 50 years, traditional universal product codes (UPCs), better known as barcodes, have automated checkout. Now it's time for the next chapter.

(Feature Impact) Relationships and plumbing have something in common: they can both benefit from practicing smarter bathroom habits. Whether you're sharing a household with your family, a partner or roommates, good etiquette in these frequently shared spaces can save everyone's sanity - just like rethinking your flushing routines can save your pipes.

(Feature Impact) In an era when machines can generate ideas in seconds, hands-on learning and creativity may be more important for today's children than ever. In fact, due to the rise of artificial intelligence, many parents believe creativity is an essential trait for their children to develop.

(Feature Impact) These Sweetpotato Meal Prep Jars offer an easy way to give your brain a break.

(Feature Impact) When life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress - and that includes your kitchen. In seasons like this, rather than waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant or standing in line for takeout, turn to quick, easy recipes like this Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet or Egg Roll in a Bowl.

(Feature Impact) Young or old, all can benefit from giving the brain a healthy boost.

South Dakota House Bill 1313 is a coyote in sheep’s clothing. The legislation requires public schools to show students “age-appropriate and research-based” videos about prenatal development. But it gives off an odor of mendacity, of deceit. In the movie version of Tennessee Williams’ iconic 1955 play about a dysfunctional mid-century Southern planter family, “Cat on […]

(BPT) - Key takeawaysThe U.S. aerospace and defense industry needs a skilled workforce, supply chain resilience and continual innovation to remain competitive on the global stage.A new white paper …

Arkansas’ brief experiment with Medicaid work requirements several years ago showed health policy researchers the real-world implications of an idea long championed by conservatives. Researchers’ findings were strikingly consistent. The requirements didn’t boost employment as promised and led to an uptick in the state’s uninsured. Now state leaders are about to try the requirements again, […]