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More concussions equal worse brain health 5 years after college sports
New concussion study deviates from the norm; most research in this space examines people in their 50s or 60s — decades after sport participation. Instead, this U-M study looks at college athletes in their 20s, and researchers already see the impact of concussion, which enables early intervention.
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal.
The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse
Amid the constant barrage of President Donald Trump’s often-unpopular actions, it can be easy to lose sight of what probably matters most politically: the sputtering economy.
Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests
A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.
Where There’s Wildfire Smoke, There’s Poor Mental Health
Research has increasingly connected wildfire and smoke with worsening mental health, partly due to damage in the brain.
Microsoft could drop the forced Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup
Windows 11 nudges you to use a Microsoft account, and it's been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that could change soon.
The Price of Oil Is Surging. Here’s How It Could Get Much Worse.
Slate’s guide to the most important figures in politics this week.
Norfolk racing driver Will Macintrye feels in 'limbo' over health
Will Macintyre says following chemotherapy treatment his condition got worse.
Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
Trump administration officials are making a desperate push to secure every available barrel of oil amid a worsening energy crisis — even if it means lifting sanctions on the very country that they’re fighting against.
Sorry, Amazon, you couldn't pick a worse time to bring a phone to market: IDC analyst
: The market is contracting
TSA chaos will look like 'child's play' if shutdown not solved soon
With TSA agents set to miss another paycheck next week, Sean Duffy told CNBC the current chaos could get even worse.
Instagram worse for mental health than WhatsApp, global study finds
World Happiness Report finds platforms focused on connection less harmful than algorithm-driven apps
Ozempic Linked to Lower Risk of Plunging Mental Health in Study
Swedish people with depression and anxiety who took Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster shots Ozempic and Wegovy were less likely to see their mental health get worse, the latest data to suggest that popular diabetes and obesity drugs could also have a broader impact on well-being.
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds one possible fix for blurry OG Switch games
Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.
New obesity statistics highlight importance of preventive cardiology
Cardiovascular health is much worse in some parts of the United States than others. Cardiologists in those high-risk areas can make a world of difference by embracing preventive cardiology and working to treat patients before it is too late.
Bad vs. worse in politics
If you ever thought the President Donald Trump-led Republican Party is bad, well the Democrats are worse. The Democrats lack politically astute leaders, as well as vision and discipline. They seem incapable of being on offense and are always on defense where it is difficult to score points and win. Only 37 percent of Americans […]
Exclusive | Oil Industry Warns Trump Administration Energy Crisis Will Likely Worsen
Oil executives told officials in White House meetings that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz might push up oil prices further.
Empire of Slop: Mass Entertainment Has Never Been Worse
Our technical capacity to render fantasy has never been greater. Mass entertainment has never been worse.
The promise and peril of health care AI
AI isn't lifting all boats equally in health care. At times, it might be making things worse.
More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says. Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on ...
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the covid-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found an aggressive disease: "An out-of-body experience"
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Shakopee business on impact of ICE surge: "This is worse than the pandemic"
GLP-1 Patients Report New Side Effect—and It’s Worse Than ‘Ozempic Face’
It won’t ruin your face or butt, but it might ruin your life—at least for a little while.
Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say
Measles patients in Utah are developing severe complications, health officials say, including potentially life-threatening anemia and liver inflammation.
American basketball player Jarred Shaw hoping for 'miracle' in Indonesian prison as health crisis worsens
American basketball player Jarred Shaw faces a health crisis while in an Indonesian prison after his May 2025 cannabis arrest, with the former star battling Crohn's disease.
Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that fix may be closely tied to a worsening mental health crisis. Researchers have found that as cannabis use becomes more ...
Bipartisan bill requiring annual mental health screenings by Oklahoma providers advances
The policy seeks to help detect symptoms early and connect patients to care before their mental health condition worsens and treatment becomes more costly.
Flu was again worse than covid this winter. Is that pattern here to stay?
Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.
Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen is worse than it initially claimed
After Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Ultra would launch with a 10-bit display, the company has now confirmed it uses 8-bit technology instead.
The rationale for striking Iran was already a mess. Trump just made it worse.
The Trump administration’s stated justifications for going to war with Iran were already a jumbled and self-contradictory mess before the president’s latest comments Tuesday.
Harger: Seattle small businesses say things are worse than during COVID-19
Survey reveals Seattle small business struggles are worsening, raising concerns for the local economy and community.
Effect of roadworks on business 'worse than Covid'
The roadworks, to replace century-old gas pipes, have caused diversions and chaos, locals say.
Effect of roadworks on Earls Colne business 'worse than Covid'
The roadworks, to replace century-old gas pipes, have caused diversions and chaos, locals say.
Which is worse, a soda or a beer?
Experts seek to clarify the health effects of alcohol and sugary drinks.
Ontario Science Centre’s new home is smaller, worse and probably pricier
None of the Ford government’s main claims about this new facility at Ontario Place appear to be true
American heart health worsening
New statistical snapshot finds disappointing trend despite advances in treatment, ways to prevent nation’s leading cause of death.
Ducking climate science is a danger to the US military. Congress must help.
America's armed forces already suffers damages and handicaps due to climate change, and recent action is only going to make it worse, writes Will Rogers of johns Hopkins University.
Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?
Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.
How UGA political science spaces combat polarization
While national headlines warn of worsening political polarization, University of Georgia students and faculty say their classrooms feel thoughtful, not broken.
[CROI 2026] aidsmap: The war on science: resisting and rebuilding at a crucial juncture
“We all knew Trump’s second term would be worse than his first. But few of us were prepared for the level of destruction – and the speed of it...”
NASA Satellites Show Where Outdoor Lights Worsen Allergy Season
Plants exposed to artificial lighting burst into bloom earlier and flower longer than plants exposed exclusively to natural sunlight. A recent study that
Louisiana ranks last in the U.S. for women and children health. See how other states compare.
A 2025 report on women and children's health finds encouraging gains in children's well-being across a range of measures, as well as in some maternal health behaviors. However, these advances were offset by worsening mortality rates among children of all ages and continued increases in maternal mortality. See the state data.
Health Savings Accounts Can Be a Bad Deal for Low-Income Marketplace Enrollees
In the wake of their actions that have worsened health care affordability, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have pushed to expand health savings accounts (HSAs). But this doubles down on an inequitable coverage model.
Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Trump is facing political headwinds.
Pessimism Widespread Among Local Businesses
The latest BOSS Survey reveals widespread pessimism about Hawaii's economy, with 51% of business leaders expecting conditions to worsen in 2026. Though tourism companies remain notably more optimistic than other sectors.
New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds healed in weeks instead of worsening. The innovation could dramatically reduce amputations—and may even open doors for lab-grown organs.
“Could’ve been a lot worse” owner reacts after box-truck crashes into business
A truck crashed into the front of The Honey Den candy store Friday night, damaging the business’s main location while it was closed for renovations.
CDPAP shift worsened reimbursement gap for high-need care
Legislation has been introduced that would create a $50 million stabilization pool to smooth over those disparities.
Brandi Glanville 'Petrified' as Doc Removes Gooey, 'Ripped' Implant That Caused Her Health Woes: ‘Worse Than I Expected’
Brandi Glanville suffered a "complete rupture” of her breast implant. The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum, 53, admitted that she was “petrified" after the doctor removed the "ripped" and gooey implant.
Have high cholesterol? The way you brew your coffee might be making it worse.
How you brew your morning cup may impact your cholesterol levels. Here's what nutrition experts say.
Colorado lawmakers must stem our health care cost crisis
By Ali Rakestraw I’m a family physician and lifelong Coloradan, and I’m watching a health care crisis unfold in real time. Every day, I see patients struggling to afford the care they desperately need — and it’s about to get much worse. The federal government has slashed Medicaid funding, let Affordable-Care-Act enhanced subsidies expire, and […]
What scientists have just discovered is worse than expected: coastal cities are on borrowed time! - Futura-Sciences
With each new report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change attempts to outline what lies ahead for people living by the sea. Now, fresh research published in Earth’s Future adds another layer to the picture by offering probabilistic forecasts rather than a single estimate. The rise in sea levels is...
Benchmark cuts Coinbase price target by 37% but says business is 'more diversified and durable' than ever
Benchmark's Mark Palmer cut his COIN price target to $267 from $421, citing worsening crypto market conditions, while reiterating a buy rating.
Washington’s competitive edge is eroding
Job growth is stalling, the business climate is getting worse, and energy costs are rising in Washington, when compared to other states.
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in worsening health, husband says
PARIS (AP) — The health of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is worsening, in part because of a beating she endured during her arrest two months ago, her husband told Th…
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in worsening health, husband says
PARIS (AP) — The health of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is worsening, in part because of a beating she endured during her arrest two months ago, her husband told Th…
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
Trust in government health agencies has plummeted, according to health policy and research group KFF, with declines across the political spectrum. And experts told CNN that they fear things could get worse.
ICE surge gives Minnesota businesses pandemic flashbacks
Some businesses face conditions "as bad, if not worse" than COVID — but dim prospects for COVID-style aid.
The rise of vice-signalling: how hatred poisoned politics
Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse
3 ways UC science is healing broken hearts
UC labs are developing new treatments that don’t just prevent damage from getting worse, but — for the first time in medical history — actually help the heart heal.
‘These are people’s livelihoods’: Minnesota’s economy in crisis amid ICE surge
Local businesses across the Twin Cities are suffering and owners say ‘ Metro Surge’ could be worse than Covid-19
Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on Prevention
As sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
'Night owls' may have worse heart health
Emerging evidence suggests that "night owls" are more likely to have poor heart health and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than "morning larks." Why is that?
'Night owls' may have worse heart health
Emerging evidence suggests that "night owls" are more likely to have poor heart health and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than "morning larks." Why is that?
Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
NEW YORK (AP) — During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they were right.
Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic
Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment
University of Pittsburgh researcher Juliane Beier is a leading authority on how colorless, sweet-smelling vinyl chloride can cause cancer and worsen liver disease. Her expertise meant she feared the worst when vinyl chloride vapors — the result of a controversial vent-and-burn operation by first responders — began billowing from derailed
Feeling sick? Bad flu season gets worse as a 'second peak' looms.
Cases across the country had appeared to decline before new public health data showed upticks in infections.
Video Weekend health news roundup
Is the brutal cold making flu numbers worse? Plus, life expectancy at an all-time high and what doctors say about being a “night owl.”
The attack on Ilhan Omar and Trump’s destructive politics of violence
The president's rhetoric portends worse to come.
Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease
Adults — especially women — who stay up late have a worse cardiovascular health score and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
US ski resorts devastated as worsening crisis impacts business: 'It's been really slow'
"You lose people, employees."
Why being a night owl may be worse for your heart
Bad news, night owls: Staying up late can be bad for your heart. But there's good news, too.
Our Darwinian Approach to Health Care Costs
In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman presents his Venn diagram of health care cost problems and shows how, in our fragmented health system, reducing one health cost problem often makes another worse.
Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you prefer to stay up late, living it up through the night while everyone else is snoozing away? You might be doing your heart health a disservice, a new study says. Middle-aged and older night owls appear to have ...
People who naturally stay up late may have worse heart health than early risers
Adults who described themselves as night owls, especially women, can minimize risks with healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Employer Health Insurance Isn't Fitting the Bill. We Need a New Way Forward.
America has a health insurance problem – and it’s only getting worse. These days, most Americans get their health insurance through employer-sponsored health plans. However, that system is becoming increasingly costly, with premiums up 25% in the last five years. And it’s not just individual ...
9 influencers shaping health information online, for better or worse
The qualified medical experts, the pseudoscientific entertainers, and the MAHA mobilizers leading online health content today.
Windows 11’s Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse — Microsoft says some PCs might not boot
Microsoft has posted an online bulletin confirming that the company is investigating reports that state Windows 11's latest security update has rendered some PCs unbootable.
Cybersecurity’s New Business Case: Fraud
Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.
Jackson residents, business owners raise concerns over grocery access at special council meeting
Residents, advocates and owners warn closures are worsening food deserts and health outcomes
Aj’s Gentlemen’s Barbershop truck hit once again at intersection next to business
“It’s pretty alarming that this could get worse, or this could continue or end up hurting someone,” founder and CEO Aj Jalal said.
Starmer should resist calls to match Trump ‘tweet-for-tweet’, says Miliband
Britain’s position would be ‘much worse’ if PM took stronger line on US threats over Greenland, says energy secretary
6 winners and losers from Patriots’ playoff win over Texans
Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ divisional win in the NFL playoffs.
GoLocalProv | Business | RI Ranked As Worst State to Start a Business
For Rhode Island entrepreneurs, the news can’t get any worse.
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 percent. It’s a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
PC hardware is entering a golden age of design and engineering, while Windows — with its newfound AI obsession — has never felt worse. Something must change.
Microsoft's cramming of AI into every corner of Windows is alienating lifelong users and creating unnecessary frustration. Too bad it's happening as PC hardware is hitting its stride.
Why Trump’s pitiful new health care ‘plan’ is even worse than it appears
The White House’s health care gambit isn’t just a sham, it also diverts the process from an actually helpful solution.
Immigrant corridors in both Minneapolis and St. Paul nearly shut down by intensifying ICE actions
Revenue is down between 50% and 100% at immigrant-run businesses along Lake Street and on St. Paul’s East Side. Businesses say the impact is worse than COVID’s.
Childhood Oral Health: An Overlooked Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults
Poor oral health during childhood is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease during adulthood, especially when disease is severe or worsened over time.
I Finally Decided to Get Botox. Then I Saw My Family, and Things Took a Turn for the Worse.
I would really like to avoid a future screaming match.
7 winners and losers from Patriots’ playoff win over Chargers
Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ wild card win in the NFL playoffs.