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Community Health Planning Meeting coming up in Town of Richwood on Sept. 24
Town of Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown and Early Detection and Education Regional Manager at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Myra Gatling-Akers joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to invite community members and organizations to their Community Health Planning Meeting.
Community Health Planning Meeting coming up in Town of Richwood on Sept. 24
Town of Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown and Early Detection and Education Regional Manager at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Myra Gatling-Akers joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to invite community members and organizations to their Community Health Planning Meeting.
A Massive Jackpot of Green Fuel Is Locked Underground—and Scientists May Have Just Found the Key
A new study replicated the heat and pressure conditions of Western Australia’s vast iron-ore deposits to produce natural hydrogen gas.
Wilson’s budget gets warm welcome from Seattle business leaders
Mayor Katie Wilson has taken heat from the Seattle business community, but its leaders are praising her spending plan for more police officers and no new taxes.
Teen mental health may be turning a corner, CDC survey finds
In 2025, 1 in 3 high school students experienced “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.”
Lonely? Socially isolated? It may cost you 6 healthy years of life
The numbers paint a grim picture. Roughly half of all U.S. adults are lonely, according to a 2023 report, and nearly as many feel socially isolated. Though just as serious as other health risks, loneliness ...
Insurance Coverage Lags as Cancer Science, Treatment Move Forward
By Arthur Allen Sep 22, 2026 Mason Henderson with his mother, Tabitha Lowe, in November 2025 during a visit to New York, where Henderson was participating in a clinical trial to treat his brain cancer. Henderson died in May 2026 after a two-year battle with the disease. (Jerry Lowe) Mason Henderson with his mother, Tabitha…
Disease outbreaks may cost the world 17,500 health workers each year
How epidemics are deepening health worker shortages in the countries that can least afford them.
Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy — and that could explain most of the earthquakes in the region
The peeling away of Earth's crust beneath Italy may explain a lot of the seismic activity in the mountains that run along the spine of the country.
Lost your job? What to know about COBRA, marketplace health insurance
As layoffs hit North Texas, workers facing job changes may also have to figure out what happens to their health insurance.
Microsoft: September Windows updates break Always On VPN connections
Microsoft warned that the September 2026 security updates may also break Always On VPN connections on some Windows 11 systems.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Cooler weather can hide dehydration risk, health expert says
Dropping temperatures may mask the body’s need for water.
Reform and the UAE – a threat to British politics
By Alex Carlen The United Arab Emirates likes to present itself as part of the solution to the climate crisis. The oil-rich Gulf state has committed to Net Zero by 2050, hosted COP 28, and even declared “championing climate action” as one of three strategic objectives for this week’s session of the United Nations General Assembly. But behind the scenes the UAE has quietly built one of its closest political relationships in Europe with the party most hostile to climate action in Britain: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. There is no evidence that the UAE is funding Reform. But a new FairSquare report, Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat, published today, documents a growing political relationship that should concern anyone interested in the integrity of British democracy. Reform’s leaders have embraced the UAE’s political model and promoted positions that align closely with the Emirati government’s priorities, while the UAE has given Farage and his party unusually warm access and public backing. What is emerging is not simply a relationship between British politicians and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad. Democracy for Sale relies on its readers. If you already support us, thanks so much. If you don’t, sign up to support fearless independent investigative journalism. Subscribe Back in January, Nigel Farage appeared at a GB News event in Dubai. On the 50th floor of a tower overlooking the luxury resorts and upscale residences of Palm Jumeirah, the Reform leader declared: “I want Clacton to look like this.” At the event – which Farage never declared on his official register of interests – senior Emirati officials mixed with British expats. Farage was keen to flatter. “We recognise you are our friends”, he said, assuring them that “a Brexit London, a Reform London, will remember you.” Controversy surrounding Reform’s finances and its susceptibility to foreign influence have centred around high-profile donations from billionaire crypto donors, and the jailing of Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, for accepting bribes to give pro-Russia speeches. Far less attention has been paid to Reform’s blossoming new alliance with the UAE, an oil-rich authoritarian state with a track record of ruinous anti-democratic interventions. Farage wasn’t always so fond of the UAE. Back in 2023 he called it an “absolute monarchy with an abysmal human rights record.” Now Reform’s hierarchy calls the UAE home. Deputy leader Richard Tice splits his time between his constituency and Dubai and has called on the UK to learn from the UAE. The party’s treasurer Nick Candy runs a firm which has been in partnership with a UAE-state linked firm since 2024. Nadhim Zahawi sits on the board of an Abu Dhabi think tank alongside an array of the most senior UAE officials and is reportedly close to three brothers of the country’s despotic ruler Mohammed Bin Zayed. Reform’s leading lights have effusively praised the UAE’s governance model, defended it from criticism, and advanced its political agenda in the UK. GB News, whose two major shareholders – the Legatum Foundation and Paul Marshall – have strong links to the UAE, has been more than happy to broadcast UAE propaganda and was forced to pay damages in 2025 after airing a false claim about a UK charity by the UAE “disinfluencer” Amjad Taha. The UAE has responded in kind. When the UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs conducted an official visit to the UK in May, Farage was the only non-government figure granted an audience. UAE state media publicised the meeting, and said that they discussed “the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves mutual interests.” For the UAE these ‘mutual interests’ largely concern its paranoia over political Islam, and in this regard the UAE-Reform alliance is part of a broad and troubling pattern. Following a crackdown on dissent at home in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the UAE has offered material and political support to a range of violent and authoritarian actors willing to oppose the Muslim Brotherhood with no regard for the consequences. Its meddling in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, and most notably Sudan, have been devastating. The UAE’s strategy of seeking out partners on the political fringes who it believes will advance its interests is not unique to Britain – it extends beyond the Middle East to Europe and the US. In France, it has offered clandestine support to Marine Le Pen through secret meetings, as well allegedly funding trips to the region after which Le Pen returned with a renewed focus on the UAE’s perceived enemies – Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood. Left-wing opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has accused the UAE of smearing him and of “encouraging discrimination, hatred or violence”. In the US, the UAE actively supported the rise of Donald Trump, establishing itself as a key ally during both his first and second terms. Around these relationships sits a wider ecosystem of figures willing to amplify UAE narratives, that even extends to Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson. Subscribe In Britain, the UAE has used a combination of aggressive diplomacy and illicit, disruptive tactics to achieve its policy goal of eliminating any perceived threat from political Islam. In 2012, for instance, it threatened to block billion-pound arms deals with the UK and stop inward investment if David Cameron did not act against the Muslim Brotherhood and rein in the BBC’s coverage of the group – going so far as to suggest, with no supporting evidence, that the group had infiltrated the BBC. It has financed smear campaigns against a high-profile UK charity and funded a mercenary to secretly surveil, and possibly assassinate, a British national on British soil. In Reform UK, the UAE has finally found an ally willing to not only ban the Muslim Brotherhood, but to publicly vilify the group and repeat the UAE’s claims that dangerous Muslims are a fifth column in British society, a narrative that aligns with the Islamophobia and anti-immigration sentiments that underpin Reform’s populist politics. The Rycroft review into foreign interference concluded that “hostile states and non-state actors have a clear incentive to attempt to undermine UK democracy.” The UAE’s network and alliance with Reform must be understood within that framework. It is a powerful, disruptive and deeply authoritarian actor with the resources and networks to intervene in our politics, and a track-record of doing so in a multitude of other countries. The evidence of the threat the UAE poses is overwhelming. The question is whether parliamentarians are willing to call the UAE out and demand action using the tools that the government has to respond. Placing the UAE on the “Enhanced Tier” of the Foreign Registration scheme alongside Russia and Iran would send a powerful signal to the UAE that its meddling will no longer be tolerated, and would place Farage’s next trips to the UAE under the scrutiny they deserve. Alex Carlen is research and advocacy manager at London based human rights organisation FairSquare and author of its new report Petro-populism: the UAE–Reform threat. Subscribe
Cocktail stories: Mayan’s Punch, Barro Negro
Agave-focused Barra Negro in Athens, Greece, offers imbibers a twist on the Porn Star Martini with Mayan's Punch.
Google could bring the Pixel 11's customized My Pixel colors to older Pixels
Looking at the latest My Pixel app, we have found evidence suggesting Google may expand the customized app icon colors to older Pixels.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Oil tanker shortage, McDonald's other ads, smartwatches vs calories
An oil tanker shortage could keep prices high, McDonald's plans to add ads for other businesses, and smartwatches may not accurately count calories. Here's the Morning Business Report for Sept. 23.
Newark may start fining, issuing charges for repeated false alarms
Newark wants business owners and tenants to better comply with fire code after experiencing dozens of false alarms over the past year.
Barcelona director keeping an eye on experienced defensive options
Barcelona may have enjoyed a spectacular start to the season, winning every match so far and having a solid six point lead over arch-rival Real Madrid. However, there are certain weak points that must...
DA Larry Krasner faces an uncertain political future as Democrats weigh what could come next
New questions emerged this week about Krasner’s political ambitions and his potential bid for Philly mayor. Meanwhile, others are angling for his job.
GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once reliable state
Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley’s ties to the president bog him down.
The hunt for extraterrestrial life is fundamentally flawed. But there's a fix.
We search for aliens on exoplanets by looking for the chemical signatures of life. But without understanding the host star better, we may be misled.
What's next for NYC delivery apps after Mamdani's $131.5M DoorDash win
Mayor Zohran Mamdani finished what Eric Adams started with DoorDash. Here's what's next in NYC's delivery app crackdown.
Former France manager Didier Deschamps may take a sabbatical
Didier Deschamps’ contract as manager of the France national team expired two months ago, upon the conclusion of Les Bleus FIFA World Cup campaign, however, despite wanting a return to management, h...
30 years of Republican dominance of Ohio politics: The results
The Republican party of Ohio has dominated state government for the past thirty years. Let's look at the job they have done in managing the state. The results may shock you.
Mayor Katie Wilson's budget aims to close $175 million gap with no new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's $9.1 billion budget aims to eliminate a $175 million deficit without new taxes by cutting spending and redirecting JumpStart revenues.
Trump's diesel export dilemma
Soaring fuel costs are increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to curb diesel exports ahead of November's midterm elections. But what may seem like an easy fix could unleash a chain reaction that ultimately leaves American consumers and the global economy worse off.
‘Sunderland 1.5’ — A Lads Team In Transition?
Sunderland are clearly trying to evolve as a side, but that progress may not be linear and it may be tricky at times.
What links smoking, body fat, mental health, genes, and heart risk? Inflammation may be part of the answer
In a large UK Biobank study, higher levels of the chronic inflammation marker GlycA were associated with smaller heart chambers, thicker heart walls, impaired diastolic function, reduced stroke volume, and a 43% higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in the highest versus lowest GlycA group. Genetic susceptibility also modified the associations between environmental exposures, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk, while inflammatory proteins in the IL-1, TNF, and IL-6 pathways statistically mediated several of these associations.
Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time
A quixotic legal battle over whether Missouri may use a GOP-friendly congressional redistricting plan for November’s election returned to the Supreme Court for the third time late Tuesday night, forcing the justices to once again review an effort the court unanimously rejected less than two weeks ago.
Whitesides turns up the heat to connect with fellow politicians, voters
Freshman Rep. George Whitesides may be campaigning for a second term in Congress, but he’s also taking time to turn up the heat on his colleagues – literally.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 23,000 SUVs over risk of sudden drive power loss
Jaguar Land Rover recalled more than 23,000 vehicles over an electronic system error that may lead to the loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
‘Berlin's Mamdani’: a beacon for Germany's bruised Left
Elif Eralp is set to be the city’s first Turkish-origin mayor, running on housing and affordability campaign
Check your freezer: Popular Walmart item recalled over possible listeria risk
Two lots of Bettergoods frozen pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled after routine sampling indicated they may contain Listeria monocytogenes
Could 76ers Move On From 24-Year-Old Forward?
The team has to shed some bodies in camp, so there may be a move not many expect.
Seattle mayor tries to ‘right the ship’ in her first city budget
The city has faced consistently bleak revenue projections for years, and, as was the case last year, city spending continued to outpace revenue this year.
How previous mayors tried and failed to develop Sunnyside
President Donald Trump himself floated the idea of building a sports stadium on the property in the 1980s.
McKinsey says AI agent costs are variable
McKinsey warns companies that AI spending may rise further and be less predictable with adoption of agents
Longtime Davie mayor gets challenge from political newcomer
The incumbent mayor of Davie has held the seat for more than 15 years but her opponent in November’s election is a newcomer who says she has fresh eyes.
Study finds health warnings may discourage young people from using social media
Tuesday's headlines: Hidden camera found in Kenner business bathroom; Moreno presents budget proposal
A businessman faces charges after a camera was found in his business' bathroom; Mayor Helena Moreno unveils her 2027 budget priorities, plus more top stories.
How Index Switches Will Impact Tencent Music Stock Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment Group was removed from the FTSE All-World Index on its NYSE listing and added on its SEHK listing in September 2026, while fresh research updates highlighted mixed views on its core music operations and broader platform trajectory. The index switch concentrates liquidity closer to Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s onshore business footprint. This may sharpen investor focus on how its streaming, social entertainment, and offline initiatives line up with...
Downtown Mobile Entertainment District may be expanded
Downtown Mobile Entertainment District may be expanded
Christian County Health Department to host drive-thru flu clinic
Attendees may receive their shots without ever leaving their vehicles.
'Law & Order: SVU' films at old-timey Westchester diner
Westchester diner may (or may not) have been scene for Mariska Hargitay TV shoot.
Prince Harry is considering making a Princess Diana documentary
LONDON – Prince Harry may have another royal documentary up his sleeve.
Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says
Apple may be developing a new fitness tracker as part of its new generation of hardware devices.
A gut feeling: Connections between gastrointestinal disease and emotional health in dogs
Gastrointestinal disease and emotional health are known to be linked in humans, but what about in dogs? Researchers have started exploring this connection, and they have reason to believe that even in cases of well-managed chronic enteropathy, affected dogs may benefit for their behavioral health.
Howard Schultz joins Ryan Clark as investor in The Pivot
Ryan Clark may have suffered a tough blow when he was laid off from ESPN earlier this year, but he is moving forward on his own in a major way. After a partnership with NFL Films launched a new weekly sports show through his production company, The Pivot, Clark has even bigger news. Pivot25 Productions…
News 40 Weather Report: The science behind the first day of fall
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s the first day of fall. That means different things to different people. It may be as simple as leaves falling or pumpkins popping up everywhere…evening in coffee. But there’s a scientific aspect to fall…and it’s called the equinox. The autumnal equinox, to be exact. Equinox means “equal nights”…an occurrence that happens two days every year…the...
Beats 360 Pre-Orders Open at Amazon With Cushion Kits on Sale, Plus More Beats Deals
The new Beats 360 headphones were announced today, and can be pre-ordered on Amazon ahead of their launch on Thursday. They're available in Black, Cloud, plus a bundle where you can style the headphones however you'd like thanks to interchangeable ear cushions and headbands. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
BYD's China Business Is Slowing. Here's the Part of the Company That's Taking Off
BYD's biggest opportunity may no longer be in China, but beyond.
5 novels that offer horror and thrills for the season change
This batch of horror novels comes with plenty of reasons to keep the lights on — may your fictional nightmares stay safely between the covers.
'We deserve to win something - this could be the year'
Joe: This may read as a bizarre statement as a lifelong fan - I do not want Brighton to win any silverware this year. Having said that, I'd hope Tony Bloom would be better than that if a trophy arrives, which I'm sure he is. Nicholas: Brighton have set the bar for other clubs.
Major AI companies say their products will commit crimes. Where are the police?
Leaders and researchers at frontier artificial intelligence labs say the products they’re making may hack into other companies and have a possibility of harming or even killing humans. Lone Star Politics asks Brendan Steinhauser from the Alliance for Secure Ai where is law enforcement?
Sean McVay acknowledges Rams’ Australian travel plans were ‘dumbass’
Sean McVay addressed one reason his team may have looked better in Week 2 than Week 1
Tyrone Tracy News: Steelers, Giants Connected In Trade Rumors
Tyrone Tracy is still a member of the New York Giants, but that may not be the case for long. A former fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Purdue product began his career on a relatively high note. Appearing in all 17 games while making 12 starts, the rookie finished his inaugural campaign …
Why Guardians' offense may be better without Rhys Hoskins
Hoskins is currently on the IL for the Guardians.
Fort Worth barber accused of sexually assaulting child at business, police say
Police say there may be more victims, particularly among Spanish-speaking youth.
NOAA Selects Superintendent for Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
The city of Oswego is pleased to announce that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Stephanie Gandulla to serve as the first Superintendent of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Gandulla, who currently serves as Research Protection Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, brings extensive experience in marine resource protection, maritime heritage preservation, research, education, outreach and community engagement. Throughout her career with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Gandulla has worked closely with communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, local organizations and other partners to advance marine conservation and connect the public with the Great Lakes’ natural and cultural resources. She holds a master’s degree in Maritime Studies from East Carolina University and has extensive technical experience in scientific diving, marine operations, research and monitoring, interpretation and resource protection. As superintendent, Gandulla will provide leadership for the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and work with regional partners and stakeholders to advance its mission of protecting and conserving Lake Ontario’s significant marine resources and maritime heritage. “This is another exciting and important step forward in the process of establishing the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary,” said Oswego Mayor Robert A. Corradino. “Stephanie Gandulla brings tremendous experience and a proven commitment to protecting our Great Lakes resources while building strong partnerships with communities. We are excited to welcome her to this role and look forward to working with NOAA, Stephanie and our many partners as we continue moving this initiative forward.” Gandulla’s extensive experience throughout the Great Lakes region positions her to build upon the strong foundation established for the sanctuary and foster continued collaboration among communities, agencies, organizations and stakeholders. Gandulla’s first official day as superintendent is Sept. 21. The city of Oswego looks forward to welcoming Gandulla to her new position and continuing to support the collaborative efforts surrounding the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.
Watch Trump defend media ban in comments to press
President Trump spoke about his White House ban of some media outlets during his meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. See what he said.
Patriots offense sputtered as Drake Maye looks for answers
The Patriots have serious offensive issues despite their 20-3 win over Pittsburgh. They've scored only two touchdowns in 20 drives over two games.
Prince Harry considering a Princess Diana documentary, reports say
LONDON – Prince Harry may have another royal documentary up his sleeve.
Mandeville native Julia Ernst's star is on the rise as she sings her way toward opera career
She has sung for the music director of the New York Philharmonic, studies opera at Yale and may be headed toward a career on some of the world’s biggest stages. But Mandeville’s Julia Ernst still misses her mama — and the fried shrimp po’boys at Zara's Lil Giant Supermarket on Prytania.
Coffee doesn’t have to keep you awake to disrupt your sleep
Caffeine may make sleep less restorative even when you fall asleep normally and stay in bed for eight hours, with EEG recordings revealing fewer of the slow brain waves associated with deep sleep. Individual sensitivity varies dramatically, meaning even caffeine consumed earlier in the day could affect nighttime recovery for some people.
Humpback whale mother may have mourned her dead calf for days
Researchers observed a humpback whale mother staying beside her presumed stillborn calf for hours and possibly days off Australia’s Gold Coast. She maintained eye contact and remained close to the calf in behavior resembling caregiving and nurturing. Scientists say the rare observation may provide new insight into grief, maternal attachment, and emotional complexity in humpback whales.
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting little or no pain afterward. Studies suggest the benefits may last two to four years in people who respond well.
“Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis
Ahead of the midterm elections, activist and writer Bill McKibben says he has been traveling across the United States with Third Act, the environmental group he founded to harness the power of seniors who care about the climate and democracy. “These elections are also starting to set the groundwork for 2028,” says McKibben, who calls the next U.S. presidential vote “maybe the last election that happens in a timeframe when we still really have an opportunity to affect some of the outcomes of these things.”
There’s a Limit to How Much GLP-1s Can Do, According to a New Study
New research suggests the lifestyle perks may be overblown.
Scientists Discover Humans May Actually Have 2 Brains Rather Than 1
The discovery could help scientists advance research into conditions including Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and spinal muscular atrophy
Senator Rick Scott Says Zohran Mamdani Is Right About American Political System’s Failures — But ‘Dead Wrong’ on Socialism
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is right that Washington has failed Americans but argued socialism is not the answer, calling instead for spending cuts, deregulation a...
Is 50 the new 60?
Subscribe TL;DR: Younger generations are showing signs of worse health compared to earlier-born cohorts at the same age This backward “drift” is showing up both in mortality risk and chronic disease Worsening trends in obesity and diabetes are the most consistent signals Taking the long view, we’ve made astonishing gains in health and life expectancy in the last century. Global average life expectancy has more than doubled from 32 years in 1900 to 73 years in 2024. (But don’t forget, there were still old people when life expectancy was 32). As people lived longer, they also generally lived healthier along the way. It turns out that avoiding things that can kill you early, like malnutrition and lots of childhood infections, also keeps you healthier later in life. In a classic 2004 paper, Finch and Crimmins proposed that cohorts of children who benefited from fewer early life infections had less lifetime exposure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease later in life, accelerating mortality improvements at older ages. Poor nutrition in the womb has also been linked to a higher risk of later chronic disease. The upshot is that improvements in childhood health can pay dividends many decades later. The combination of better living conditions (nutrition, sanitation) and medical advances (antibiotics, vaccines, blood pressure meds, etc) meant that people’s healthy lifespan generally expanded, even as they lived longer. Aging researchers call this best-case scenario “compression of morbidity”—meaning we delay the onset of disease and disability even faster than the years of life we are adding. During my 20+ year research career, we could generally bank on the idea that younger generations would not only live longer but also keep getting healthier along the way. “60 is the new 50” as they say… Enter “Generational Health Drift” Sadly, this expectation of steady progress may be changing. You’ve probably heard that US life expectancy gains have slowed to a crawl in the past couple of decades. Mortality improvements are also slowing (though less dramatically) in many other high-income countries (you can read more about that in a review paper I wrote here). Mortality is a very blunt health measure, but it is often a good barometer for the broader population health trends happening underneath. And we are now seeing that younger generations may be in worse health at similar ages compared to earlier born cohorts. My collaborator Prof. George Ploubidis at University College London coined this worsening health in more recently born cohorts “generational health drift.” “Generational health drift” is bad news on multiple fronts. Most obviously, we don’t want our health progress to go backward. But the timing is also bad, since our populations are aging. In demographic terms, “population aging” means that the proportion of the population at older ages (i.e >65 years) is increasing. Fun demography fact: Current population aging is not due to the recent declines in the birth rates making the news, but declines in fertility decades ago, after the “baby boom.” As baby boomers reach older ages, the smaller cohorts behind them mean the percentage of older adults will increase. For example, the share of the population age 65 and older in the US increased from 12.4% in 2004 to 18.0% in 2024. This story of population aging was written long ago. Many worry that population aging will put pressure on health care and pension systems. But if people reach older ages in better health than in years past, those fiscal pressures would be less dire than projected. Healthy older people can also continue to contribute to society in many valuable ways, including paid work, caregiving, community service….even high political office 🤷. On the flip side, if younger generations reach retirement age in worse health and with more disabling conditions, this could magnify the societal challenge of population aging. Evidence for worsening generational health A recent paper that I LOVED in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Dr. Leah Abrams and colleagues examined which birth cohorts (aka generations) were behind worsening US mortality. Behold the Lexis diagram (cue swooning demographers). Calendar time is on the x-axis, age on the y-axis. Birth cohorts can be followed over time as they age on the diagonal lines moving up and to the right. This figure plots the year-on-year % change in all-cause mortality at a given age. Green shading indicates mortality improvements over time, white is stagnation, and gray shading indicates worsening mortality. Following the diagonal line for those born in 1950, you can see a noticeable shift from green to gray that follows this cohort for most of their lives. This gray shading shows generally worsening mortality for the 1950 to 1959 birth cohorts compared to their predecessors across all ages. Concerningly for my GenX and elder millennial peeps, there was also a deterioration in mortality for birth cohorts born in the 1970s and 1980s, visible as dark gray areas at ages 30 to 45 during the 2010s. While some of these mortality changes reflect specific shocks such as the opioid epidemic, most deaths still occur from major causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. For cancer, the gray in the top left corner of the figure below reflects the legacies of smoking for older cohorts, followed by a period of green with improvements in cancer mortality as smoking rates declined. But the white/gray shading in the bottom right corner highlights a stagnation and reversal of the cancer trends, with cohorts born around 1970 to 1985 experiencing worsening cancer mortality. This deterioration was most noticeable for colon cancer mortality, possibly linked to obesity or dietary factors. Not just dying more, but less healthy along the way. A recent paper by Dr. Laura Gimeno of University College London (of which I am a co-author), found evidence that more recently born cohorts in Great Britain have stagnating or worsening health. A stylized picture of what“generational health drift” might look like: The review paper found: Rates of childhood overweight and obesity were highest among Gen Z. Rates of diabetes in the 40s almost doubled from 3.1% among the Baby Boomers to 5.9% in Generation X. Gen Z reported higher rates of poor mental health in adolescence compared to earlier-born groups. These UK results are consistent with studies showing worsening health across generations in the US as well. A 2021 US study found that more recently born cohorts had worse biological markers (like blood pressure and blood sugar) than earlier generations at the same age. A separate 2022 study of Americans aged 50 and over found that more recently born generations had a higher number of chronic diseases, with younger age of disease onset. A 2024 Lancet paper found that in the US, women born in 1945 had 33% obesity prevalence at age 50, rising to 48.2% for women born in 1970 turning 50. So what’s going on, and can we turn it around? We don’t have a definitive answer for what’s causing the deteriorating health of younger cohorts, but circumstantial evidence points to worsening trends in obesity and diabetes in both the US and UK. Remember that cohort trends reflect lagged effects of early environments, and younger generations have faced both earlier onset and more severe obesity across their lifetimes. Despite these very concerning trends, the future is not set in stone. We’ve reversed poor generational health trends before: drops in smoking are a major reason cancer and heart disease deaths fell so dramatically in recent decades. GLP-1 drugs may finally turn the tide against rising rates of obesity and diabetes, though it is still early days. But things could also get worse…for example from a return to higher levels of childhood infectious diseases that can have a lasting impact on health. See for example: [ ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) [ Don’t You Forget About Me(asles): The Virus That Erases Immune Memory ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Jenn Dowd, PhD · March 24, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Even as an optimist, emerging data on the “generational health drift” has my full attention. For most of my research career, we took it for granted that each generation would be healthier than the last. But if present trends continue, **50 could be the new 60….**and Gen Z celebrities will soon look older than Paul Rudd :). Stay well, Jenn Share the Health! If you found this post useful, please share it with a friend. Share
Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor. Its Jewish community is conflicted.
The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.
Watch: Greg Ballard on why he's returning to politics and ditching the GOP
The former Republican Indianapolis mayor has been retired from politics for a decade. He's back as an independent for secretary of state, with a mission.
New Hope for Diagnosing C.T.E. in Brain Injured Patients
Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients.
Former New Orleans RTA executive may get second shot as finalist for CEO
A former Regional Transit Authority executive who last month was knocked out of consideration in the agency's search for a new CEO is in line to get a second shot
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Greater Health Risks Than Other Pollution
Wildfire smoke may pose greater heart, lung, and cancer harms than other air pollution. Read more about the findings.
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26
Samsung has pushed back the Galaxy S26 series' One UI 9 rollout date in Thailand, raising questions about the wider release.
'Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina'
Kobe McDonald's Gaelic football career is over for now with Crossmolina's Mayo SFC defeat at the weekend which drew over 5,000 fans to the small village of Garrymore.
Sports Take: Students should attend more than just football games
There's more to College than just football. Other sports allow students to explore opportunities they may never get after graduation.
Polystyrene nanoplastics may threaten reproductive health and offspring development
Plastic pollution is increasingly being recognized as more than an environmental problem. Tiny plastic particles can enter living organisms, circulate through biological systems, and potentially reach reproductive tissues.
Mike Vrabel Reveals Reason for Patriots' Drake Maye's Struggles
Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense haven't done enough yet.
China’s Leader Xi Seeks to Extend Truce with Trump During U.S. Summit
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.
Fed’s Goolsbee says road to 2% inflation may not be painless
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned the central bank cannot ignore repeated and persistent supply shocks, and must respond in a way that may cause economic hardship.
Inside The Macallan: The Science Behind 80% of Your Whisky’s Flavour
You may already appreciate the joy of sitting down with a dram of top-quality single malt scotch whisky, but much of that signature flavour comes not from the distillation itself, ...
Mayor, Denver Health clash over treatment program’s funding
Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne says the city is walking away from decades of support for Denver CARES as the health system seeks nearly $23 million in additional funding from Denver.
Chicago Blackhawks Coach Makes his Stance Clear on Analytics
One of the great debates when looking at the modern NHL game has been how much to rely on analytics when it comes to assessing on-ice play. While analytics can provide more usual information that may be missed by the casual observer, there are often flaws with how these models function. Sometimes, the old school […] The post Chicago Blackhawks Coach Makes his Stance Clear on Analytics appeared first on HEAVY.
Giants call up Bo Davidson, activate Marcelo Mayer
Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee are done for the year.
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and multiple St. Louis-area bars, health officials warn
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that people may have been exposed to measles at several locations between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14.