Health insurers push states for premium hikes as Americans play guinea pigs

With rates poised to increase, there are more questions than answers in what amounts to a giant economic experiment – but don’t panic just yet

The green diet: how to eat healthy and save the planet

As dieticians increasingly focus on the environment, they’re finding that what’s better for the earth is usually better for the body

Sunscreen label confusion putting health at risk, say pharmacists

Group calls for introduction of one uniform measure for sun protection after survey shows misunderstanding of SPF ratings

Rate of uninsured Americans drops among poor and minority groups

Overall, the number of uninsured adult Americans dropped from 20.4% to 16.3% in 2014 and can be partially attributed to expansion of Medicaid coverage

A small business owner’s guide to keeping staff happy

Workers are up to 12% more productive when they’re happy. An entrepreneur whose workforce has grown from two to 400 offers her tips for contented staff

Native American tribes tackle diet and health woes with businesses built on traditional foods

Across the US, Native Americans are reclaiming their cultural cuisines to produce healthy and sustainable nutrition options within their communities

Small business in the spotlight … Claudi & Fin

Two mums teamed up to make frozen yoghurt lollies for their children when they couldn’t find a healthy alternative

SC Johnson releases list of fragrances in its Glade air fresheners

The consumer product giant is the first multinational company to disclose fragrance ingredients, which are considered trade secrets, by product

Children are consuming energy drinks but are they being sold responsibly?

Energy drinks are often marketed as a natural part of a high-octane lifestyle but young people are ignoring warning labels and teachers are concerned

We must fight to make our cities healthy places to live

Cutting back on parks, cycling infrastructure and leisure budgets will prove to be a false economy. There are huge financial benefits to having a healthy populace