The art (and science) of finding lost objects
Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it.
Health & Safety
The health care industry's very bad year
The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked scrutiny of the business of health care. But even the investors making money from this business have been unhappy with it this year.
The popular 'hospital-at-home' effort is at stake in the federal spending battle
Started during the pandemic, hundreds of hospitals in 39 states deliver acute inpatient care in people's homes. The popular program had a five-year extension in a stopgap spending agreement that is now in doubt.
HIV is spiking in new hot spots. Here's what's being done to control it
As the new cases and related deaths fall in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus is rearing its head elsewhere. What's the cause? And the solution?
Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!
Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.
Employers lobby to keep health care prices transparent in hopes of containing costs
Donald Trump's first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don't want to risk backtracking during Trump's second administration.
Why are monarch butterflies hanging out in the southern U.S.?
Researchers are seeking help from the public in finding monarch butterflies that are overwintering in Southern states instead of migrating. It's not clear why so many stay behind.
Biden administration approves California plans to ban sale of gas-only vehicles
The Biden administration has approved California's plan to require new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to have zero-emissions. President-elect Trump has said he would role back the rules.
The push to extend a waiver that allows hospitals to care for patients at home
"Hospital at home" allowed Medicare and Medicaid to pay for intense treatment of patients in their homes. It's set to expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress acts. A five-year extension is on the table.
Bird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human case
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after being exposed to sick and dead birds. Meanwhile, California has declared an emergency over its growing outbreak in cattle.