health
With Measles Roaring Back, the Search for a Drug is On
As vaccination rates decline, biotech companies see a potential new market for measles drugs. Source link
Can’t Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles. Source link
The Researcher Who Decided Not to Know
Her decades of work on Huntington’s disease helped lead to the creation of a genetic test for the devastating condition. Why didn’t she take it herself? Source link
What Does ‘Triggered’ Really Mean?
This popular term is often misused, experts say, which may cause more harm than good. Source link
A Newer Approach to Editing Embryos Ignites Debate
Fertility specialists, biotech companies and ethicists are divided over whether progress in early gene editing would wipe out diseases or trigger a rush toward enhancement. Source link
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Special Care, Analysis Shows
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services. Source link
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Dancing pigeons, mystery stew and a nostalgia machine. Source link
‘X-Men’ Actor Tyler Mane Says He Has Breast Cancer
Tyler Mane said he was initially embarrassed to divulge the diagnosis but wanted to encourage other men to look out for the disease. Source link
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The “Right” Answers in Life’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Source link
Do Women Really Need a Menopause Workout?
A new wave of fitness programs claim to be specifically tailored for midlife. Here’s what to know about them. Source link