In nursing homes, staff are key. But is Biden's boost for the workforce realistic? The administration set a new staffing standard for nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid. It's an effort to keep people safer — but patients and their families say it is still not enough. Ashley Milne-Tyte
Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She's among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires. Sarah Jane Tribble
Seattle's once controversial soda tax may be paying off via children's health A new University of Washington study concludes Seattle's soda tax is helping lower children’s body fat. Ruby de Luna
Girls in the U.S. are getting their period earlier. Here's what parents should know Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants. Ayesha Rascoe