Trump’s win could accelerate the privatization of Medicare
The former president's pending return to the White House could alter the very nature of Medicare, the nearly 60-year-old federal health care program.
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Having trouble sleeping? To get back on track, avoid these 5 mistakes
When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.
Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world
With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.
We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds
Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies.
How dead stuff at the bottom of the ocean helps slow the pace of climate change
The oceans play a big role in preventing the Earth from getting even hotter due to climate change. That's thanks to the ocean's natural waste recycling system, a process that's still mysterious.
Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say
Despite Donald Trump’s focus on fossil fuels, his return to the White House won’t derail clean energy, analysts and activists say.
How health care could change under the new Trump administration
Trump's victory gives a broader platform to critics of federal health programs. Among other moves, he may try to weaken the Affordable Care Act and cut funding for Medicaid coverage.
Baby black-footed ferrets first to be born to a cloned mom
Black-footed ferrets are one of the most endangered mammals in North America with only an estimated 370 in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Baby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo announced their own tiny pygmy hippo, named Haggis, was born Oct. 30. The newborn, female calf is "doing well," according to zoo staff.
Feeling the stress of Election Day? Here are a few healthy ways to cope
Around 80% of people from both parties say they are very stressed about the future of the U.S. We asked a psychiatrist how that worry becomes toxic and what you can do about it if you're feeling it.