Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.
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Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.
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Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor says workers were on break in their cars when bridge came down
The wife of one of the construction workers who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse says it’s a miracle he is alive as he doesn’t know how to swim.
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Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
Starting Sept. 30, food assistance from family and friends, plus community support, will no longer count against eligibility for SSI benefits.
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Missing a doctor's appointment may trigger a ‘no-show' fee of up to $100. Is that fair? Experts weigh in
Missed a doctor’s appointment? You could get hit with a “no-show” fee. Here’s what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them.