Health

A father took an at-home DNA test. His son was then falsely accused of murder

By William Brangham, Nsikan Akpan, Rhana Natour

Genetic genealogy, the technique millions of people are using to learn about their family history, has now become a potent tool with which law enforcement can solve crimes. But the method has major privacy implications that are prompting some critics…

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Juul halts sales of top-selling e-cigarette flavor

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The voluntary step comes days after new government research showed that Juul is the top brand among high schoolers who use e-cigarettes and that many prefer mint.

Why mental health care deserts persist for U.S. children

By Laura Santhanam

This disparity emerged even though the profession has grown by 21 percent, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics.

Doctors use CRISPR gene editing against cancer for the 1st time in the U.S.

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

Doctors were able to take immune system cells from the patients' blood and alter them genetically to help them recognize and fight cancer, with minimal and manageable side effects.

Burnout is rampant among doctors and nurses. Can the arts help?

By Elizabeth Flock

For decades, art therapy has been used to help patients. But today, doctors are looking at how it can also help health care providers.

Enriching the lives of Nashville seniors, one song at a time

By John Yang, Leah Nagy

In Nashville, the nonprofit Music for Seniors connects the city’s musicians with its older residents in an effort to build community and improve seniors’ quality of life. Now, the organization is teaming up with researchers at Vanderbilt University to see…

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1 in 2 seriously ill Medicare enrollees struggles with bills

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Prescription drug cost is the leading problem, according to a study published Monday.

Georgia governor unveils Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement

By Sudhin Thanawala, Ben Nadler, Associated Press

The Trump administration has allowed states to impose work or other requirements, but critics say many adults eligible for Medicaid face barriers to entering the workforce.

A drug counselor sees the perils of jailing her son for addiction

By Sam Weber

Massachusetts is the only state in the country where men who are involuntarily committed for substance abuse treatment can be treated in jails.

Biden says Warren 'is making it up' on 'Medicare For All' payment

By Daniel Bush

Former Vice President Joe Biden attacked Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s new health care plan Friday, saying his chief 2020 Democratic rival was obscuring the real costs of her $20 trillion "Medicare for All” proposal.