A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to...
Mass. Democrats beat back Republican-led attempt to reduce state-run shelter funding
Massachusetts House Democrats trampled Republican-driven efforts Thursday to expand the information covered in background checks for state-run shelter applicants and reduce the amount of funding...
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them
By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss...
Timberwolves stand pat as NBA trade deadline passes without move
The NBA trade market was a wild place over the past five days, with superstars being swapped and other high-level players moving for various levels...
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them
By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss...
Ticker: Mortgage rates drop; Unemployment applications rise
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home...