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As the number of older Americans grows, so does the need for geriatricians to care for them. But few medical students are interested in the specialty, which isn't particularly glamorous or lucrative.

The White House says President Obama enjoys backyard sessions because they give him a chance to talk directly with people. Three men who have met Obama at such events -- a Catholic priest, a veteran's son and a small-business owner -- share their experiences.

Despite having enough credits to graduate from high school, the young man is still eligible for specialized services. The school district and the family are battling over what the services should be.

Taryn Davis was just 21 years old when her husband was killed in Iraq. As a young widow, she felt bereft and very alone. She channeled her grief into the American Widow Project. It began as a documentary and transformed into a national support group for other widows.

The U-C-San Diego Medical Center has become the first hospital in the region to offer microwave technology as a way to attack liver cancer. KPBS Reporter Tom Fudge has more.

Having darker skin reduces the risk of skin cancer, but doesn't eliminate it. Hispanics are less likely to be aware of that risk, and more apt to be diagnosed late, which can be deadly.

Anthony Weiner may be only the latest in a growing string of politicians to suffer an official investigation following a sex scandal. Penance is no longer enough in the face of partisan and public demands that transgressors pay a legal price.

Morning Edition listeners shared their morning sounds with us — from the Guatemalan countryside to a child's bedroom in Istanbul, Turkey.

If a venomous snake bites you in Africa, you're likely to survive when you're near a hospital. That might not be the case next year.

The shootings of two young journalists last month highlighted the perils of dealing with potentially dangerous employees. But it can be very difficult for employers to know when and how to step in.