Families who were suddenly dropped from Medicaid seek reinstatement
After pandemic-era protections expired in March, more than a million Americans were dropped from Medicaid. More than 205,000 of the disenrolled are in Florida and still qualify — many are children.
Inside the turbulent personal life of Elon Musk, who had secret...
Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk was the eldest of three children. His mother, Maye Musk, is a Canadian model who's appeared on the cover of Time and became a CoverGirl spokesperson at 69. His father Errol is an engineer. Elon Musk in 1999. AP Source: Vanity Fair, Town and Country, Vogue, Forbes
Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked
Trans-rights supporters filled a meeting of Florida's medical boards on Feb. 10, 2023 in Tallahassee. The boards voted to approve rules banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, rules later codified by the state legislature. Melissa Block/NPR hide caption toggle caption Melissa Block/NPR Trans-rights supporters filled a meeting of Florida's medical boards on Feb. 10, 2023…
Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on
Norditropin, a growth hormone from Novo Nordisk, remains in short supply, frustrating parents. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images Norditropin, a growth hormone from Novo Nordisk, remains in short supply, frustrating parents. Bloomberg via Getty Images Eddie held up Bryan the Lion, a stuffed animal with its very own…
As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a...
Jonnie Lewis-Thorpe, now 83, (right) lives with her daughter Angela Reynolds. She has Alzheimer's and lost her home due to symptoms of the disease. Katie Blackley/WESA hide caption toggle caption Katie Blackley/WESA Jonnie Lewis-Thorpe, now 83, (right) lives with her daughter Angela Reynolds. She has Alzheimer's and lost her home due to symptoms of the…
What families can do to avoid the RSV surge ahead of...
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Seattle Children's pediatrician Dr. Shaquita Bell about the respiratory syncytial virus surge across the U.S. and what families can do to stay healthy for the holidays.
Families fear a ban on gender affirming care in the wake...
Dozens of counter-protesters attempted to disrupt an anti-trans rally outside the Tennessee capitol building on October 21 with signs, sirens and shouting. Blake Farmer/WPLN News hide caption toggle caption Blake Farmer/WPLN News Dozens of counter-protesters attempted to disrupt an anti-trans rally outside the Tennessee capitol building on October 21 with signs, sirens and shouting. Blake…
Michigan GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon says ‘single women working’ lead...
Michigan GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon blasted rival Gretchen Whitmer over aid for families. "This state — we don't have support from the governor for families," Dixon argued at a Friday rally. Dixon said that the incumbent governor's "dream for women" is to have "single women working." Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
Inside the turbulent personal life of Elon Musk, who had secret...
Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk was the eldest of three children. His mother, Maye Musk, is a Canadian model who's appeared on the cover of Time and became a CoverGirl spokesperson at 69. His father Errol is an engineer. Elon Musk in 1999. AP Source: Vanity Fair, Town and Country, Vogue, Forbes
Texas families with trans kids are leaving the state
The Texas governor and attorney general say gender affirming care for trans kids is child abuse. Some families with trans kids are now relocating to continue the care they say their children need.