Human Umbilical Cord Blood Helps Aging Mice Remember, Study Finds
Researchers found that a protein in human umbilical cord plasma improved learning and memory in older mice, but there's no indication it would work in people.
Health & Safety
Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act
Almost half a million veterans gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, cutting the number of uninsured vets by 40 percent.
U.N. Condemns 'Grotesque Rape Chants' By Burundi Youth Militia
A top United Nations official said a video depicting the chants was part of a "campaign of fear and terror." The government says "influences outside the party" are responsible.
Trump Extends Troubled VA Program That Pays Private Doctors
The Veterans Choice program was supposed to make it quicker and easier for vets to see a doctor by paying for private-sector care. But it's ended up being slower and more complicated.
When Active-Duty Service Members Struggle To Feed Their Families
About 23,000 military families rely on food stamps, according to Census figures. But advocates say that number is only a partial picture of the need among people who are currently serving.
FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment
Many insurers have required that adults with hepatitis C be very sick before they can get access to expensive drug treatment. But Medicaid has special rules that may get kids and teens access sooner.
Watch The MTV Soap Opera That Is Secretly Teaching Sex Ed
It's got drama and romance. It's where Lupita Nyong'o got her start. And a new study shows it's not just entertainment.
How Did A Jam Queen From Ghana Get To Be A Google Doodle?
Esther Afua Ocloo, a microfinance champion who got her start making marmalade, is the star of today's Google Doodle.
Secret Data On Hospital Inspections May Soon Become Public
The federal government wants to require that private accreditors release reports of problems they find during hospital inspections. Right now, the reports are kept confidential.
In Portugal, Drug Use Is Treated As A Medical Issue, Not A Crime
Since 2001, possession or use of any drug has been treated as a health issue in Portugal. The country's drug-induced death rate has plummeted to five times lower than the European Union average.