Working Past Retirement Age
Bob Orozco is 89 and still leading fitness classes at the YMCA. He's among the 25% of Americans who are of retirement age but choose to keep working.
Health & Safety
How To Talk To Teens About Vaping
Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?
Hoop Dreams Come True For South Sudanese Wheelchair Player
Malat Lueth Wei, a top wheelchair basketball player who has helped introduce the sport to his homeland, is featured in a new short documentary.
Retiring To Volunteer
For older adults, having a sense of purpose can increase longevity and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. One retired teacher says she's found purpose in volunteering to help other seniors.
New Research: China Is Winning Some Health-Care Battles — And Losing Others
A suite of new research shows the country beating infectious diseases over the last two decades. But deaths from lifestyle-related diseases like cancer and diabetes are on the rise.
The End Of Guinea Worm Was Just Around the Corner. Not Anymore
The World Health Organization had hoped to eradicate the painful parasite by 2020. That deadline just got moved a decade into the future. And dogs are part of the problem.
CDC Intensifies Warnings About Vaping Illness As Cases Top 1,000
Federal agencies are working furiously to find out what is causing people to sicken and are warning consumers not to vape.
Targeting 'Medicare For All' Proposals, Trump Lays Out His Vision For Medicare
Speaking from a retirement community in Florida, the president gave seniors a pep talk about what he wants to do for Medicare, contrasting it with plans of his Democratic rivals.
Finding Affordable Senior Housing Is A Challenge For Many Americans. Here's Why
About half of private sector employers don't offer a retirement plan. That means about a quarter of Americans retire on not much more than social security, even those who've worked all their lives.