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The government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions.

Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.

Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market." Reuters reports that, according to a source, Taylor Farms told customers like Yum Brands owner Taco Bell and the food distributor Sysco on Thursday to pull shredded […]

"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."

Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. I was in the middle of writing a different Optimizer column this week when I learned that Pete Hegseth is […]

“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.

Perimenopause has entered the chat. Perimenopause—and its better-known relative, menopause—used to be considered taboo. Not anymore, thanks at least in part to TV doctors and social media influencers. Perhaps it’s my age, but these days, both my algorithm and my conversations with friends increasingly swing toward perimenopause. Menopause is defined as the life stage that…

The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to service members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.

Both nominees flailed in their own unique ways as senators sought answers.

As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.

Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.

Introduction: The Question Beneath All Questions I think a lot of people are searching for the same thing but using different words. Some people call it: success happiness freedom purpose wealth enlightenment achievement legacy But underneath all of it is a deeper question: "What is worth dedicating my life to?" That question is harder than finding a job. It is harder than making money. It is harder than becoming successful. Because even if I get everything I think I want, I still have to answer: "Why did I want it?" Chapter 1: The Strange Reality of Modern Life We live in one of the wealthiest civilizations in human history. We have: technology beyond anything past generations could imagine medicine that would look like magic centuries ago instant communication across the planet access to unlimited information Yet so many people feel like they are barely surviving. Why? Because humans were built for survival. Our brains evolved to constantly ask: What could go wrong? How do I stay safe? How do I belong? Am I enough? Am I falling behind? The threats changed, but the machinery stayed the same. Ancient humans worried about predators. Modern humans worry about: money careers status loneliness comparison identity the future The battlefield moved from the physical world into the mind. Chapter 2: Money Is Not Evil — Money Is Power There is a tendency to pretend money does not matter. That is false. Money changes what is possible. Money can buy: freedom of time experiences travel education tools comfort opportunities the ability to help others A person with resources has access to a larger range of possible lives. Wanting money does not automatically mean being greedy. Sometimes wanting money is really wanting: freedom adventure security creativity proof that you overcame something The question is not: "Do I want money?" The better question is: "What will I use money for?" Money is a tool. A hammer can build a house or destroy something. The tool is not the meaning. The pu

Roughly 100 fires are raging out of control in Ontario, sending smoke streaming 1,000 miles to the south and east.

Neko Health has developed proprietary body-scanning technology, which it couples with bloodwork, to assess a person's health.

Bryan, a food broker from Michigan, wasn't sure if he'd be able to make it to urgent care in time. He started feeling off on Thursday, and by Saturday, he was having to use the bathroom every 15 to 30 minutes. "It's no joke about the explosive diarrhea," Bryan, who asked that his last name […]

Argentina’s Lionel Messi was supposed to be done years ago. Now, sports science is helping soccer’s biggest stars rewrite the rules of aging.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek's body-scanning startup, Neko Health, is setting its sights on the United States after raising $700 million from a star-studded group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and investment firms. It plans to open its first clinic in New York this year before expanding rapidly across the country. Neko operates private clinics offering full-body scans […]

Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.

The funding discussions point to investor interest in applying AI to make breakthroughs in life sciences.