Trump Administration Won't Defend ACA
The Justice Department has said the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which requires Americans to have insurance, is unconstitutional.
Health & Safety
Don't Touch! A Scientist's Advice For Spotting Poison Ivy Before It Ruins Your Summer
The best way to treat poison ivy is to avoid touching it in the first place. But that's tricky, given the many faces the rash-inducing plant can have.
What To Watch For As Trump Takes Aim At ACA Protections
The Trump administration has declined to defend key provisions of the Affordable Care Act in court, saying protections for people with pre-existing conditions should be declared unconstitutional.
Trump Administration Move Imperils Pre-Existing Condition Protections
The Justice Department has announced it will not defend the Affordable Care Act in an ongoing lawsuit brought by 20 states that challenge the legality of core pillars of the law.
An Encouraging Prediction About The Ebola Outbreak
A researcher has used data to create a model to forecast the number of new cases in the weeks ahead. Although he does admit that models have their limits.
With Real-Life Stories, White House Ad Campaign Aims To Prevent Youth Opioid Abuse
Four new national ads will focus on warning young people about how easy it is to fall into opioid addiction.
CDC: U.S. Suicide Rates Have Climbed Dramatically
Guns are the most common method used for suicide, accounting for the deaths of almost half the people who kill themselves, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.
Why Grandmothers May Hold The Key To Human Evolution
What made us human might have had less to do with men out hunting, and a lot more to do with what was going on at home — with grandmas and babies.
Tibet's Soccer Dream: Playing In The Alternate World Cup
The tournament in London, wrapping up on Saturday, brings together 16 teams from nations, ethnic minorities and regions not part of the World Cup's geography.
Her Son Is One Of The Few Children To Have 3 Parents' DNA
Several women who have had trouble conceiving children have gone to a clinic in Ukraine that is doing something unique: using DNA from three different people to create a healthy embryo.