An employee proudly posted her boss’s response to her sick day request — and the non-American people of the internet had a lot to say about it. Ley Sabandal lives and works in the Philippines but has ...

Americans are a sick people. Among their economic peers they expect to live shorter lives, experience higher rates of chronic disease, and spend more on their care and upkeep. The baseline necessities ...

There’s nothing worse than coming down with a cold or flu and realizing you’re out of essentials. Stock up now on tissues, humidifiers and other must-have supplies before you're feeling under the ...

Willow Glen families, neighbors and business leaders joined District 6 City Councilmember Michael Mulcahy Sept. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Action Day School’s first ...

In past decades, unofficial, and usually unacknowledged extra credit was given to employees feeling under the weather who still came in and ground on with the job. But those office Brownie points of ...

Pope Leo XIV has chosen as the theme for World Day of the Sick 2026: “The Compassion of the Samaritan: Loving by Bearing the Pain of Others.” The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good ...

"Is it stressful when your child gets sick?" I asked Clara, the mother of a preschooler. "Yes, it's stressful to know if you're going to send them to school and then finding coverage for when I have ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh will air a Spanish-speaking broadcast to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day when the Bucs host the Cubs at 6:40 p.m. Monday. “El día de Roberto Clemente: ...

A sick day survival kit could include cold and flu remedies, drinks to help someone stay hydrated, comfy clothes, or specific medications, depending on the situation. Many people take sick days when ...

Mental health days are days people take off from work to manage stress or improve mental well-being. How people request one will depend on the workplace, as policies vary widely. Not all workplaces ...