Health & Wellness

Direct Health Care: Usage Low Among US Seniors

TL/DR - The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that only one in 13 adults over 50 have used direct-to-consumer (DTC) health care services from an online-only provider. The poll of 2,657 adults aged 50-80 found that 7.5% had used at least one DTC service, with higher rates among those 50 to 64 years old versus those 65 to…
Politics

New Hampshire Democratic Primary Won by Biden

TL/DR - President Biden won the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary, marking a significant achievement amid Democratic unease about his campaign. This symbolic victory was achieved through a write-in campaign and signals a shift into general-election mode for Biden and his party. Despite not being officially on the ballot in New…
Michigan

U-Michigan’s New Vending Machine Includes Condoms, Anti-OD Spray

TL/DR - The University of Michigan has installed vending machines offering health and wellness products including contraceptives, personal care products, and other medications. The machines were installed in response to a university task force recommendation, to allow students to acquire items such as naloxone nasal spray for suspected opioid…
North Carolina

Next Phase: Mills River’s Proposed Grocery Zoning Permit

TL/DR - A proposed grocery store complex in Mills River, North Carolina, is progressing, with the project's site plans consistent with what was submitted for the special-use permit in October. The complex would include a 50,325-square-foot grocery store and a 10,800-square-foot building with additional retail spaces. Asa Harris of Harris…