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Can’t stop binging on fries and BBQ?

Imagine you’re in a never-ending all-you-can-eat buffet, where every dish is tantalizingly delicious. It’s no wonder we sometimes struggle to resist the temptation and overindulge. Now, scientists have unlocked the secret behind our uncontrollable cravings for high-calorie foods like fries and BBQ. They’ve discovered that certain chemicals in cooked or processed foods, known as advanced […]

Published on October 16, 2023

Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think

Like a pack of enthusiastic flight instructors, parents of elementary-aged children may unknowingly hover above their little ones in ways they don’t fully realize. While most parents acknowledge the importance of fostering independence in their kids, a recent poll suggests that they may actually be engaging in more ‘helicopter parenting’ than they think. Just as […]

Published on October 16, 2023

Journalists Offer Insights on Mobile Clinics and Suicide Prevention

KFF Health News chief rural health correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble discussed Dollar General mobile clinics on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on Oct. 11. Click here to hear Tribble on “All Things Considered” Read Tribble’s “What Mobile Clinics in Dollar General Parking Lots Say About Health Care in Rural America” KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri […]

Published on October 14, 2023