Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds. Allison Aubrey
For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol. Rob Stein
You don't need words to calm a grumpy kid. Parents around the world use a magic touch Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works. Michaeleen Doucleff
'Frustration all across the board.' A day with homelessness outreach workers in L.A. Teams of case managers and medical professionals help connect people on the street to social services and, eventually, housing. But it's a tough job when there aren't nearly enough places to stay. Grace Widyatmadja
Could creativity transform medicine? These artists think so A new book argues that the arts have a role to play in shaking up the status quo in the American health care system and creating 'desperately needed culture change.' Mara Gordon
How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza Even before the the current war, researchers documented the impact of conflict on children in Gaza. Now they worry that kids who are trapped on the battlefield face long-term impacts on mental health. Rhitu Chatterjee
Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face The NYU medical team announced Thursday that Aaron James is recovering well from the dual transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy. The Associated Press
Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. Senators are getting creative with solutions. Lauren Hodges
Half of WA’s undocumented immigrants are uninsured. For the first time, the state marketplace is open to them Roughly 50% of undocumented immigrants don't have health insurance. This month, Washington became the first state to open its insurance marketplace to all undocumented immigrants. Those below a certain income will even be able to get state subsidies to help pay the insurance premiums. Eilís O'Neill
FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on Wegovy Eli Lilly said the obesity medicine, which helped adults in clinical studies lose about 20% of their body weight, will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. The list price will be $1,060. Yuki Noguchi
