Tag Archives: Want

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Three-quarters of the public — including a majority of Republicans — want the federal government to protect patients from being stuck with surprise medical invoices after they are unwittingly treated by doctors or medical facilities that are out of their insurance network, a poll… Read More »

Do You Want To Be Happier? Exercise More

Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed 23 research papers on the connection between physical exercise and happiness. They reported that as little as 10 minutes of exercise a day was linked with joyful moods. The type of exercise did not matter. Those who exercised a little more were around 30% more likely to consider… Read More »

Coalmine dust victims want support fund

Queensland mineworkers have protested outside BHP’s Brisbane offices to demand more assistance for black lung and silicosis sufferers. The Mine Dust Diseases Victims Group wants a fund established to help victims after their workers compensation payments finish. So far, the group says, the mining companies have resisted. Jim Pearce, a former coal miner and Queensland… Read More »

Does Bristol-Myers Squibb’s new activist investor want to stall its Celgene buyout?

Analysts and investors have both expressed concerns over Bristol-Myers Squibb’s $ 74 billion Celgene deal agreement. And an activist may be joining that list. Known agitator Starboard Value has taken a stake in the New Jersey drugmaker, Bloomberg’s sources say, though the size of that stake and the hedge fund’s plans are still unclear. A… Read More »

What to Do When You Don’t Want to Run

Welcome to the Running newsletter! Every Saturday morning, we email runners with news, advice and some motivation to help you get up and running. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. On Wednesday, I put on my running gear, went to the bathroom, tucked my phone into my pocket. I was dressed and… Read More »