Meg Locker, 28, didn’t realize that she was spending a lot of time and money on shopping. Last January, while cleaning, she tried to take stock of how many bottles of face and body lotion she had and ...

In today’s fast-paced world, overconsumption has emerged as a silent but powerful health threat. While it is often associated with weight gain and obesity, its effects extend far deeper, impacting the ...

Isabela Heredia remembers growing up with her grandmother's constant Princess House deliveries. Weekly shipments would arrive at her family's front door, although their house already had far more ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sustainability expert Solitaire Townsend about the rise of de-influencers on social media, who spread awareness about the harms of overconsumption on the environment.

Overconsumption has become a buzz word in the media today, particularly in the ongoing discussion about sustainability, but many of us don’t actually know what it means for ourselves directly.

No. 8 seed Oregon men’s tennis (14-11, 5-8 Big Ten) went to battle with the No. 9 seed Indiana Hoosiers (11-12, 4-9 Big Ten) for the second... The average American generates about 4.6 pounds of waste ...

In the last few years, a new trend has emerged on social media: De-influencers. Instead of selling, de-influencers encourage their followers to stop buying things they don't actually need.

Matcha, a finely ground powder made from green tea leaves, is celebrated for its antioxidants, calming L-theanine, and sustained energy boost. While moderate intake offers benefits like improved focus ...

“Overconsumption” of cinnamon could interfere with some medications, a recent study suggests. Published in Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, the study cited a lack of scientific data on cinnamon’s ...

A July 7 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns against drinking too much liquid. “Drinking too many fluids can cause water toxicity by diluting your body’s sodium and other electrolytes, ...

With back-to-school season in full swing, my TikTok For You page is filled with people explaining what you absolutely need to buy for college. Girls posting their “must haves,” “dorm essentials” and ...

Explore consumerism's role in driving economic growth, its benefits, drawbacks, and impact on society, economy, and the ...