A shortage of nursing home staff is easing in some states. But in other states like Kansas, it’s still critical. The state’s aging population could continue to propel the industry into crisis.

The idea is to show people the tactics and tropes of misleading information before they encounter it in the wild – so they’re better equipped to recognize and resist it.

The Hawaiian island of Molokai was once the site of America’s largest leprosy colony. A brother and sister in Hawaii discuss how their lives were shaped by leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease.

More than state legislative seats 6,000 seats are up for election this year. Republicans and Democrats are spending tens of millions in a battle to shift the balance of power in these chambers.

Black communities in many U.S. cities suffer disproportionately from health care debt. The reasons go back to segregation and racist policies that have limited Black wealth.

Recent research by The Harvard Business School found that people with a mix of weak and strong social ties report higher levels of happiness and wellbeing.

About halfway into her pregnancy, Karla found out her fetus had a severe genetic anomaly. As she grappled with an uncertain prognosis, she was up against North Carolina’s 20-week abortion limit.