Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves

Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten... Read more »

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

Andy Miller and Renuka Rayasam STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of... Read more »

23andMe faces an uncertain future. Here’s how to delete your DNA data.

23andMe, a genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company, collects the most personal kind of data from its customers: their DNA.  Now, after a data breach in late 2023 and a full board resignation, the... Read more »

What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it

HOUSTON — A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, 57, is... Read more »

Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants

Katheryn Houghton Montana lawmakers are looking to fast-track Medicaid coverage for older adults who need help with daily life. LISTEN here: Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who... Read more »

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

Andy Miller and Renuka Rayasam STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of... Read more »

23andMe faces an uncertain future. Here’s how to delete your DNA data.

23andMe, a genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company, collects the most personal kind of data from its customers: their DNA.  Now, after a data breach in late 2023 and a full board resignation, the... Read more »

What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it

HOUSTON — A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, 57, is... Read more »

Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants

Katheryn Houghton Montana lawmakers are looking to fast-track Medicaid coverage for older adults who need help with daily life. LISTEN here: Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who... Read more »

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

Andy Miller and Renuka Rayasam STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of... Read more »
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