For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say. Joe Hernandez
Kansas's Democratic governor is trying to expand eligibility for Medicaid Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is stepping up efforts to get the legislature to expand access to Medicaid to make health care more accessible, a move apparently favored by most of the public. Rose Conlon
A cancer diagnosis is a shock. Here's advice on how to share the news The secrecy that shrouded Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis is something that any new cancer patient can understand. It's daunting to decide when to share, whom to tell and how much to say. Marc Silver
Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official "Anthropocene epoch." But everyone agrees: Damage has been done. Rebecca Ellis
Social media companies made changes to comply with U.K. rules to safeguard kids A new report by Children and Screens rounds up the changes spurred by the United Kingdom's Age Appropriate Design Code, which went into effect in 2020. Rhitu Chatterjee
Your muscles keep time too. How circadian rhythms affect your workout and your health Scientists think the timing of exercise might matter for performance — and for your overall health. Here's what to know about their latest findings. Will Stone
Along with cherry blossoms and the budding spring comes... Achoo! If you have allergies, you already know that something’s in the air. Tree pollen is expected to be moderate to high now through the first week of April. Diana Opong
Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in Italy. Lauren DePino
How two mothers bonded in the wake of a Nashville school shooting Two women bonded after the Nashville school shooting a year ago over their children's exposure to violence and loss. Rose Gilbert
Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal. Joe Hernandez
