AR: Consumer
Health misinformation vs. science: Can you tell the difference?
In Arkansas and across the country, public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline …
Arkansans urged to donate blood amid critical shortage
Blood donations are important year-round, and January, which is National Blood Donor Month, presents a unique challenge because of the most recent …
Arkansas Initiative aims to expand outdoor recreation, boost economy
The Natural State Initiative latest report recommends increasing access to outdoor recreation, which will help grow the state's economy. The …
Arkansans still have time to sign up before ACA enrollment deadline
In Arkansas and across the nation, open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act ends on December 15 at midnight. The …
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips to stay safe online
In a digital world where people are always online, cyberattacks are on the rise, and a blogger who specializes in tech topics said anyone using …
Nutrition Program Would Expand Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Arkansas
September is Hunger Action Month, and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat, according to a recent report. The U.S. Public …
Bill Aims to Foster Farmer-led Education Networks in Arkansas
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Arkansas and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing numb…
Arkansas Joins USDA to Probe Grocery Price Gouging
Attorneys general from more than 30 states including Arkansas recently announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at th…
SAVE Plan Could Mean Lower Payments for Student Borrowers
A new student-loan forgiveness plan could lower monthly bills and reduce the amount these borrowers have to pay back over the lifetime of their loans…
Bridging the Gaps in Homebuyer Education in Arkansas
Despite the roller coaster housing market over the past few years, a recent Gallup Poll reported nearly 28 million Americans, including people in …
Report: Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressures
The mounting financial pressures hospitals in Arkansas are facing are part of a national trend affecting people's access to care, according to a …