Court rebuffs plea from domestic workers for better pay and respect They're often paid low wages and lack job protections. A petition to the country's supreme court to support their demands did not see success — and they are protesting. Kamala Thiagarajan
Using GLP-1s to maintain a normal weight? There are benefits and risks Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric surgery to keep pounds from creeping back. Others may just want to lose a few pounds. Yuki Noguchi
'Part of something that's bigger than you': GoodGym joins volunteering and exercise GoodGym, based in the UK, combines exercising with volunteering. How does this combination positively impact people? Hosts
This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory. Jon Hamilton
In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days. Manoush Zomorodi
Modest 'mental exercise' can reduce risk of dementia for decades, study finds One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Jon Hamilton
Doctors say California’s new safety measures fall short against deadly silicosis Silicosis is an often deadly lung disease linked to inhaling toxic dust from cutting engineered stone.
Olympic COVID restrictions are gone, but some athletes are still self-quarantining For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy. Nathaniel Herz
Need a new path in midlife? There's a school for that and a quiz to kickstart it Schools across the country are offering courses and retreats for people 50+ who want to reinvent themselves and embrace lifelong learning and discovery. Allison Aubrey
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. Kristin Wright
