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Health Care

Sari-Sari Stores and the Informal Landscape of Community Healthcare

3 October 2026

Medicine should never feel out of reach. Yet for many Filipinos, reaching a pharmacy can require travelling long distances at considerable cost. In a remote sitio in Barangay Kalawakan, Bulacan, for example, the nearest pharmacy…

For Millions of Americans, Work and Health Insurance Are a Roller-Coaster Ride

21 September 2026

In the 46 years since Dolly Parton wrote the workers’ anthem “9 to 5,” American jobs — and access to…

Nearly 1 in 5 Medicaid-Eligible Adults May Lose Health Coverage Due to Unstable Work Hours

4 September 2026

A new study suggests that nearly one in five Medicaid-eligible adults in expansion states could be at risk of losing…

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Workplace

You Don’t Have to Talk Politics for It to Affect Your Workday

27 September 2026

Most employees aren’t debating political polls in meetings or discussing contentious issues around the coffee maker. But politics can still make its way into the workplace. A study from Texas A&M University suggests that political…

People Who Recognize Mutual Benefits Are More Likely to Seek Advice

10 June 2026

Many people hesitate to ask others for advice because they fear being a burden or taking up unnecessary time. This…

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Economics

Poverty Declines Across the EU, Yet Uneven Progress Remains

4 October 2026

Poverty declined across the European Union between 2015 and 2023, although substantial differences persisted among member states, according to a study published September 30, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS One. The research was conducted…

Luck or Merit? Not All Inequality Is Viewed the Same Way

13 September 2026

Imagine two people ending up equally wealthy—but one built their fortune through years of hard work, while the other won…

Parkinson’s Disease Could Have a CNY 473 Billion Economic Impact on China by 2040

10 September 2026

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, cognition, and daily functioning. As China’s population ages, the number of…

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Technology

Overreliance on AI Could Undermine Managers’ Decision-Making, Study Finds

9 September 2026

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) has become a routine part of working life. Still, overreliance on the technology could weaken managers’ ability to develop moral insight, contextual understanding and practical know-how, according to a new study…