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Poll finds support for paid family leave tumbles when Americans are presented with costs

The idea of a new a government program for paid leave is overwhelmingly popular among Americans, right up until they are informed about the possible costs. That’s the conclusion of a new YouGov survey conducted with the libertarian Cato Institute. According to the poll of 1,700 Americans, a whopping 74 percent support “a new federal… Read More: Poll finds support for paid family leave tumbles when Americans… »

Experimental treatment helps 2 out of 3 peanut allergy sufferers, study finds

“I wanted to sit with my good, good friends, but I couldn’t,” the 10-year-old said. “If you’re a kid and you have a food allergy, it’s harder on you. You’re missing out on a lot of stuff other children can have. I always want to try peanut stuff.” Mom Monica Glover said the family discovered… Read More: Experimental treatment helps 2 out of 3 peanut allergy sufferers,… »

Health costs of ageism calculated at $63 billion annually, study finds

Ageism — a widespread form of prejudice that is directed at the elderly — led to excess costs of $ 63 billion for a broad range of health conditions during one year in the United States, a new study by the Yale School of Public Health has found. It was also found that ageism was… Read More: Health costs of ageism calculated at $63 billion annually, study… »