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New research reveals widespread public concern over energy drink consumption among children, with unclear caffeine labeling adding to the worry. Aaron Staples, PhD, Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, says more awareness and a collaborative effort from beverage companies, schools, and parents is needed to address this issue effectively.

While you might think trees would naturally migrate to more favorable conditions, Katie Nigro, PhD, Colorado State University graduate student, led a study that found that many of the dominant tree species in the Western US are struggling to keep pace with rapid climate change. She explained why saving our forests requires more than just letting nature take its course.

An Ohio State University study found that generic drugs made in India have a 54% higher rate of severe adverse events compared to those made in the United States. John Gray, PhD, Professor of Operations at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, says cost-cutting pressures play a major role in the problem. He'll outline the questions that consumers should ask doctors and pharmacies.

Did you know that most high school athletes are getting their nutrition completely wrong? Jennifer B. Fields, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Science in the University of Connecticut’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, reveals shocking gaps in nutritional knowledge among young athletes, and what parents should know.

Can ancient fire management practices save our modern forests? Chris Guiterman, PhD, Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, and member of NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information paleoclimate team, explains how our past approach to wildfire management has inadvertently created more dangerous forest conditions today.

Did you know that over 80% of 65-year-olds will need long-term care, yet most severely underestimate these costs? Gal Wettstein, PhD, Senior Research Economist at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, reveals alarming findings about retirees' healthcare cost misconceptions. He discusses how many older adults are dangerously unprepared for their future healthcare expenses, particularly when it comes to long-term care needs.

Do you trust AI? Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos, PhD, Research Fellow in Human and Artificial Cognition at the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at the University of South Australia unveils groundbreaking research on how humans trust artificial intelligence. The study shows a clear pattern: we're comfortable letting AI recommend our next Netflix binge but hesitate when it comes to life-changing decisions.

Did you know that continuing to work after retirement age could actually boost your well-being? Jeffrey Kullgren, MD, MPH, MS, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, reveals how employment beyond 65 can keep your brain sharp, maintain vital social connections, and contribute to overall health.

Black home ownership rate significantly lower than the national average. Linda Bell, a home equity analyst at Bankrate.com, explains what challenges remain more than 50 years after the Fair Housing Act, and what can be done to fix the problems.

A small fraction of US cardiologists are women, yet many women prefer seeing female doctors. Can this lead to inadequate heart health care for female patients? Jane Lombard, MD, medical director of the Women’s Heart Center at El Camino Health, a nonprofit healthcare system based in Silicon Valley, CA discussed the reasons behind the problem, and how women can recognize issues with their own heart health.

Could blocking your phone's internet access make you happier? New research explains how unplugging can help reclaim your attention and boost your happiness, according to Adrian Ward, Associate Professor of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas at Austin.

More than half of American workers are dealing with a chronic health condition, yet many feel the need to keep it secret from their employer due to negative career effects. Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on improving public health, explains how businesses can better support workers’ health management.

Your personal data is being bought and sold. Is there anything you can do about it? R.J. Cross, Don’t Sell My Data Campaign Director at the Public Interest Research Group (US-PIRG) Education Fund, encourages listeners to stay informed, and to take immediate steps like limiting web cookies and being selective about app permissions to better safeguard their personal information.

It's an age-old question: do parents really have favorites among their children? Recent research from Alexander C. Jensen, PhD, Marriage, Family, and Human Development Graduate Program Coordinator, Associate Professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham You, answers the question, predicts which child may be favored and reveals the long term effects on kids as they grow up.

Parents, do you find it difficult to convince your teens to eat healthy foods? The answer may be simpler than you think, according to Saira Sarwar, MA, from the Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She said that that homes stocked with fruits and vegetables naturally lead to healthier dietary choices among teenagers.

That middle class neighbor of yours might be a millionaire, but you'd never guess it from their frugal lifestyle. Steve Burns, investing mentor and founder of New Trader University, discusses the fascinating psychology behind middle-class millionaires who build substantial wealth while maintaining surprisingly frugal lifestyles.

For many people, it seems like a medical miracle. Several approved medications that help you lose weight and over 15 million people are using one brand or another. We’ll talk with Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, Clinical Epidemiologist and Nephrologist At Washu Medicine, part of Washington University in St. Louis , to learn about some surprising extra benefits but also potential side effects and risks that few patients are aware of.

If you live near a floodplain, you may be at greater risk than you think, due to changing weather patterns and outdated maps. Georgina M. Sanchez, PhD, research scholar in North Carolina State University’s Center for Geospatial Analytics, will change how you think about flood risk and property safety.

Your job affects your sleep patterns, and poor sleep can lead to health problems. But Claire E. Smith, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, Deputy Director of the Sunshine Education & Research Center, explains how you can transform your relationship between sleep and work and boost your health in today's demanding work environment.

There are over 3 million truckers on the roads in America. Esther Goetsch, Executive Director of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), explains why the nation's trucking, bus and energy drivers are in an ideal position to spot human trafficking crimes as they happen.