April 12, 2024
Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
Lawmakers across the U.S. say they want to shield in-vitro fertilization providers from legal threats.The question is: How can they do that effectively?
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
'Beat the Chef' contest encourages School 54 kids to cook healthy food
On the near east side of Indianapolis, Brookside School 54 students squared off in a competition against a chef on Thursday to see who could make the tastiest nutritious snack. It’s part of a partnership between the Indianapolis Public Schools district and insurance company Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide cooking and nutrition education.
Read MoreApril 5, 2024
FSSA creates waitlist for Aged and Disabled waiver. Advocates worry it creates barrier to care
Hoosiers with disabilities or who want to age in place may have a harder time accessing services under an important Medicaid waiver. The Family and Social Services Administration will implement a waitlist for the Aged and Disabled waiver, as part of its effort to address the states Medicaid shortfall.
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak
Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
Seniors who are hospitalized with even a minor illness or injury are at risk of something called hospital-acquired disability. This puts them at risk of a downward spiral that could eventually land them in the hospital or a nursing home.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Heart screenings for teens can detect abnormalities. But do their benefits outweigh their problems?
Medical professionals have spent years debating whether the benefits of mandatory heart screenings for children outweigh their drawbacks.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
The Checkup: Are my eclipse glasses legit? How do I protect my eyes?
Why do I need special solar eclipse viewers? How do I check if my eclipse glasses are not fake and are safe to use? Can I look through my phone? We answer these questions and more ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
Air quality improved but racial and ethnic disparities in deaths and disease widened, study finds
Deaths and disease linked to air pollution have dropped across the United States over the past few decades, but not all communities are equally reaping the benefits.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy
Due to fears of "cancellation," alternative technology and financial platforms are being built for the so-called freedom economy by figures on the far right, including those with antisemitic beliefs.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2024
Here's how blind people can hear and feel the solar eclipse with new technology
Sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 so people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the total solar eclipse.
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