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Pharmaceutical drugs are vital for the health of Americans, but recently, supplies have fallen to an all time low. Erin R. Fox, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, University of Utah Health, explains what drugs are most affected and what healthcare consumers need to know.

Compared to the prime years of the baby boomers, the job market for today's young people is drastically different. What do 20-and 30-year-olds need to learn about careers and money management that isn't being taught in schools? And why is ageism the last form of workplace bigotry still OK? Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business, author of "The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security," offers wise advice.

Upscale urban areas are not only nice places for the citizens who live there, these gentrified areas also attract wildlife populations. Mason Fidino, PhD, Quantitative Ecologist at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, explains the possible reasons behind the trend, and why updated land development and management practices are needed to help all urban communities.

The pandemic not only gave a boost to remote workers, but job opportunities for the disabled have remained substantially higher in its aftermath. John O'Neill, PhD, Director of the Kessler Foundation, explains how employer attitudes have changed.

Cases of sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking are rampant in the US and around the world. Hanni Stoklosa, MD, MPH, Executive Director of HEAL Trafficking, and Emergency Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, says these victims can be spotted, if medical personnel know the signs to look for.

How many subscriptions are you paying for each month? They add up, and 67% of us have been hit with at least one price increase in a subscription in the past year. Nick Wolny, Managing Editor of CNET explains why most of us could benefit by decluttering our subscriptions.

When a crime-ridden neighborhood in Baltimore put a limit on alcohol sales, the results were dramatic and surprising! David H. Jernigan, PhD, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health, shares the results and how it may be useful in other cities.

A child's language development is affected by the adults in the home, and households with extended families are more common nowadays. Mandy Maguire, Associate Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing, Director of the Center for Children and Families at the University of Texas at Dallas, says as US demographics have changed, children's language abilities have changed, too.

What are the top career challenges faced by today's women? How important is the use of nonverbal communication? And how can doubt be replaced by true confidence on the job? Meg Bucaro, author of "Put Your Big Girl Pants On...and Other Power Moves to Increase Influence," offers smart advice!

Artificial intelligence can deliver fast results in many ways, but how does it do in creating exercise plans on an individual basis? Linda S. Pescatello, PhD, FACSM, FAHA, exercise science researcher, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, says AI may eventually be valuable as an added tool for human personal trainers, but she doubts it will ever replace the human touch.

An entire generation of American youth has now grown up with social media. How has it impacted young peoples mental and physical health? And how can social medias influence be made more positive in the years ahead? Sandro Galea, MD, physician, epidemiologist, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, outlines a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and its nearly a dozen recommendations for improving the situation.

A recent study found that Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, geriatric integrative psychiatrist, Professor In-Residence in the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, explains how it differs from other more common forms of yoga, and why it may work.

Unlike older generations, the most popular form of payment for Gen Zers is debit cards. Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at BankRate.com, explains why they prefer them, and why credit cards offer significantly more benefits and protection.

One of the benefits of regular exercise is greater longevity. But recent research had an eye-opening result: women may need less exercise than men to get the same longevity result--possibly half as much exercise. Martha Gulati, MD, cardiologist, Director of Preventive Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, shares the fascinating results of her research.

Housing costs have risen dramatically in the past few years, and the US faces a major shortage of housing in the coming years. Charles L. Marohn Jr, land-use planner, municipal engineer, and author of "Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis" explains a new approach that can rapidly produce housing on a local scale, in response to local needs.

Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of Americans. The most common treatment are CPAP machines, but a recent study had surprising findings about the devices' health benefits. Sanja Jelic, MD, critical care medicine specialist and sleep researcher at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, found that--contrary to long-held medical beliefs--the machines do not lower a patient's risk of heart disease, which is about two to three times higher than average.

Teen girls may struggle with a variety of issues. How can parents improve communication and help their daughters deal with challenges? Chelsey Goodan, academic tutor and mentor, author of "Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls," offers some useful advice for parents.

A recent legal settlement announced by the National association of Realtors could fundamentally change how Americans buy and sell their homes. Jeff Ostrowski, Analyst at Bankrate.com, explains what to expect.

When there's a serious accident or sudden health crisis, you dial 911 to summon emergency care. But will you get quality care? Michael Redlener, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai, led a recent study that explores why some EMS systems provide better care than others.

Accidental medicine poisoning sends a child under 6 to the emergency room every nine minutes. Marcee White, MD, Board-Certified Pediatrician, Medical Advisor for Safe Kids Worldwide, Medical Director of the Children's National Mobile Health Program, offers lifesaving advice for parents.