California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors Seniors choosing Medicare Advantage plans for the first time often don't realize they might get locked out of traditional Medicare for good. But changing this problem must be done state by state. Kate Wolffe
Researchers have found a protein that seems to protect brain cells from Alzheimer's A study of 48 post-mortem brains found a protein that appears to protect brain cells from Alzheimer's — even in people who had significant amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains. Jon Hamilton
How rural pharmacies are feeling the sting from pharmacy middlemen Pharmacies in rural areas are a trusted source of advice for their communities. But now, many are struggling to stay open due to financial hurdles in part from pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs.
New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Torrid market for copycat weight loss drugs could be short-lived Cheaper versions of Wegovy and Zepbound touted on social media could be fleeting. Copies are legal now because the brand-name drugs are in short supply. But the drugmakers are boosting production. Sydney Lupkin
With the U.S. bird flu outbreak uncontained, scientists see growing risks A recent crop of human cases at a chicken farm highlight the risks of the ongoing outbreak. Here's what scientists fear could happen next in the evolution of the virus. Will Stone
Tweens, screens and sleep: How parents can help kids get their zzzzz's A large new study confirms what parents probably already suspect: Phones can keep tweens from getting a good night's sleep. Maria Godoy
Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled? Case counts are skyrocketing in countries like Brazil and Peru and the virus is popping up in new turf, from Florida to Iran. What's the cause? And what's the solution? Jill Langlois
A Phoenix group is offering IV rehydration for unhoused people who get too dehydrated People too dehydrated to take fluids orally need IVs. But unhoused people often avoid emergency rooms. A Phoenix non-profit is now offering IV rehydration on the streets. Kathy Ritchie
