Each year, more than 20 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer—an already high number that is expected to increase to 35 million by 2050. In this episode, Anu Agrawal of the American Cancer Society discusses the soaring incidence of [See the full post…]

An estimated 70 million people worldwide will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many individuals experiencing these disorders can remain vulnerable throughout their lives, making permanent recovery feel elusive. In this episode, author and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley [See the full post…]

The way we tell our own story, our narrative identity, influences our mental health and well-being, almost as much as the story itself. In this episode, Jonathan Adler, a scholar, professor, playwright and expert on storytelling, lifts the curtain on [See the full post…]

Men’s health is facing a silent crisis, due in part to cultural barriers that prevent men from seeking the mental health care they need. The result is a widening life expectancy gap as the number of suicides and drug overdoses [See the full post…]

As cannabis use in the United States surges, the science behind it struggles to keep pace. In this episode, Dr. Ziva Cooper, Director of the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids, breaks down the spike in usage for both medicinal [See the full post…]

A relentless drive for innovation, a diligent work ethic and a uniquely American focus on individualism have shaped domestic food culture — one that prioritizes convenience, customization and “snackification” over tradition and shared meals. In this episode, Sophie Egan, author [See the full post…]

Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, many patients quickly ask about their ability to continue working through treatment. Work can be vital for the healing process as it offers both a sense of control and connection, and perhaps more importantly, continued [See the full post…]

Can music really change our brains and boost our well-being? Archaeological evidence shows humans have made music for over 50,000 years, and today, science is revealing just how deeply sound shapes our emotions and mental health. In this episode, neurobiologist [See the full post…]

Health and well-being can be improved by medicine, but can purpose and personal connection achieve similar effects? With the advent of social prescribing, a model of care delivery in which a health care professional formally prescribes non-clinical community activities, including [See the full post…]

Individuals with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population. They face a stark health disparity as their life expectancy is 14 years shorter than those without disabilities. In this episode, Hannah Kuper, epidemiologist and Co-Founder of the Missing Billion [See the full post…]

In a 2025 Advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General, alcohol use is highlighted as the leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year. In this episode of [See the full post…]

Historical biases in medicine have left a lasting imprint on women’s health. In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Elizabeth Comen, oncologist and medical historian, reveals how the systemic devaluation of women’s health—ranging from misdiagnoses to delays in treatment—continues to impact [See the full post…]

The impact of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace is on the rise. Due in part to an aging workforce – 62% of older Americans are still employed full-time – the importance of understanding Alzheimer’s and other forms of [See the full post…]

Over 700,000 people die by suicide each year, many of whom are active participants in the global workforce. For employers, this is more than a statistic—it’s a call to action.?In this episode, Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Managing Director of the National [See the full post…]

A full 35% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts—regions that lack birthing facilities or obstetric clinicians, according to recent March of Dimes report, Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US. Alarmingly, this may worsen as maternity units [See the full post…]

In aggregate, employers are the largest payers of health care in the U.S. and subsidize other health insurance markets, yet they are often sidelined from the crucial conversations around health care policy and delivery matters. With another spending surge on [See the full post…]

For individuals that struggle with mental health, the intensity of the challenges often evolve over their lifetime due to triggers or phases of life. In this podcast we speak with Dr. Karen Swartz,psychiatrist and professor from the Johns Hopkins University [See the full post…]

Imagine having the foresight to prepare your organization for a flu outbreak days before it hits, just as you would for an impending storm. The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) at the CDC is pioneering this exact capability. [See the full post…]

Business Group on Health’s 2025 Employer Health Care Strategy survey reveals 89% of large employers intend to implement programs or strategies to support LGBTQ+ employees in their health and well-being initiatives. This focus is crucial, given the significant disparities faced [See the full post…]

Once rare in younger adults, colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting adults under 50, with the biggest increase in those aged 20-29. With many searching for answers, this growing health concern brings to light the unique challenges and comprehensive care needs [See the full post…]

Have you ever texted with a colleague from a different generation, only to receive an icy reply? Or perhaps an overzealous reply rife with emojis? With five generations represented in the modern-day workforce, this probably sounds familiar. Texting etiquette is [See the full post…]

Every year, the American Cancer Society publishes Cancer Facts & Figures, an annual report that shares where we are in the collective fight against cancer. Led by Dr. William Dahut, Chief Scientific Officer at the American Cancer Society, the 2024 [See the full post…]

Workplace well-being can only be achieved when the entire team – from leadership to specialists and everyone in between – works collaboratively with trust and commitment towards shared goals. In this episode of the Business Group on Health podcast, we [See the full post…]

Following 50 years of steady decline, cardiovascular mortality rates began to plateau in the past decade. Alarmingly, this plateau recently became an uptick, which many believe is due in part to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome – a disease that 90% of [See the full post…]

A February 2024 research review in JAMA Psychiatry identified perinatal mental health and substance use disorders, namely suicide and opioid overdoses, as the cause of nearly one in four maternal deaths. Reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Emily Dossett, and executive director of [See the full post…]