Human Interest Archives

Eat the Season: The Healthiest (and Tastiest) Foods to Enjoy This Summer

July 7, 2026

Summer has a way of making healthy eating feel effortless. Farmers markets overflow with colorful produce. Grocery stores fill their displays with sweet berries, ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, and fresh…

Your Morning Coffee May Be Helping Your Liver

July 6, 2026

For millions of Americans, coffee is simply part of the morning routine. It's the first stop on the way to work. The companion to breakfast. The afternoon pick-me-up when energy…

What Your Walking Speed May Reveal About Your Brain Health

July 6, 2026

Most people don't think much about how fast they walk. Whether you're strolling through the grocery store, taking the dog around the block, or crossing a parking lot, your walking…

Actor Danny Glover Shares That Life Doesn’t End with Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

July 1, 2026

For many families, Alzheimer's disease begins quietly. A forgotten appointment. A familiar story that suddenly has missing pieces. A loved one who seems just a little different than they were…

Fireworks Are a Fourth of July Tradition. Here’s What They Can Do to Your Health.

June 26, 2026

For many Americans, fireworks are as much a part of the Fourth of July as cookouts, parades, and flags. The brilliant colors, booming explosions, and community celebrations have become a…

A Firefighter’s Cancer Battle Sparks Health Insurance Coverage Debate

June 10, 2026

When people think about fighting cancer, they usually think about doctors, treatments, hospital visits, and recovery. What many patients don't anticipate is another battle that can unfold alongside the medical…

The Healthiest Fast Food Orders, According to Dietitians

June 9, 2026

Fast food isn't exactly known for its health halo. But if we're all being honest, most of us eat it on occasion. Whether you're rushing between appointments, traveling, shuttling kids…

Why Everyone Watches TV With Subtitles Now

June 8, 2026

What started as an accessibility feature has become a habit for millions—and the reasons may surprise you. A decade ago, turning on subtitles while watching television was often associated with…

The Surprising Connection Between Lunchables and Big Tobacco

June 8, 2026

For millions of Americans, Lunchables are a childhood memory. The brightly colored packages offered something kids loved: the chance to build their own lunch. Crackers, cheese, meat, pizza, cookies—everything came…

Rising Grocery Prices Have Middle Class Families Feeling the Pinch

May 27, 2026

For millions of Americans, the weekly grocery trip has quietly become one of the most frustrating parts of modern life. The total at checkout keeps climbing. Staples that once felt…