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Back to SearchJust how much of a problem is obesity in America? Health policy expert Dara Lieberman looks at the ripple effects of obesity, from physical health to economic impact.
Chronic heart disease. Arthritis. Diabetes. Physical disabilities. These are just some of the problems caused by obesity, which, in and of itself, is…
4 years ago
'Serial' started the trend of true crime. Was that good or bad?
'Serial' is arguably the original true crime podcast. It recently came back into the news when Adnan Syed, the man convicted of murdering of Hae Min …
4 years ago
Are therapy apps helping or hurting the mental health crisis?
Mental health care is in high demand right now, and there aren’t enough therapists to meet the need. A lot of people have turned to mental health app…
4 years ago
Fighting inflation: are interest rate hikes the only answer?
Inflation is proving pesky, and the Federal Reserve is having a tough time getting it under control. What's been the Fed's primary tactic to date? Ra…
4 years ago
Vladimir Putin is scrambling; here's the evidence
Vladimir Putin bet against Ukraine's resilience. He also bet against the West's ability to stay united. Now, nearly seven months since Russia invaded…
4 years, 1 month ago
Can recent legislative achievements help Democrats hold onto power?
President Biden and Democrats in Congress have had some major legislative wins lately. The Inflation Reduction Act, the infrastructure bill, gun cont…
4 years, 1 month ago
On the ground in Puerto Rico: Fiona's destruction
Over the last several days, Hurricane Fiona has pummeled Puerto Rico. Despite the storm's destruction, the island remains resilient, and, according t…
4 years, 1 month ago
Most Americans agree: democracy is in jeopardy. So, why is the nation so divided?
Guess what? For as divided as the United States has become, polls show that most Americans agree: our democracy is at risk. So why do we have such a …
4 years, 1 month ago
What to expect from the Fed's next meeting: Weekly economy update
The Fed is coming! The Fed is coming! At least its next meeting is. What should we expect? In his weekly check-in, Philadelphia economist David Fiore…
4 years, 1 month ago
Artemis: NASA's bold mission to establish a permanent foothold on the moon
NASA wants to go back to the moon. We are still waiting for the launch of Artemis I, which had to be scrubbed a couple of times, but they are going t…
4 years, 1 month ago