An elephant bush (Portulacaria afra) is a perennial plant with fleshy green leaves and reddish-brown stems. The elephant bush ...

Involuntary care. It's a legal process that has existed for a long time, but has gotten more attention in British Columbia as the province has looked to expand treatment for those suffering from ...

Succulents are known for their aesthetic appeal and easy-to-care-for nature, and the elephant bush is no exception. This ornamental succulent is a favorite for bonsai work and interior decor. In this ...

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...

The health and well-being of America's growing senior population differs significantly from state to state, and a new analysis has revealed which are leading—and falling behind—when it comes to caring ...

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has proposed no-cost, universal child care, helping to reignite a national conversation. By Sydney Ember Universal child care has long ...

Families of elderly residents at one of Scotland's largest care homes have accused its owners of "cruelty" and "neglect" after a BBC investigation revealed a series of care failures. As a BBC ...

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New Mexico is the first state in America to guarantee free child care to every parent, starting Nov. 1. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement on Sept. 8. The state already had free child ...

The United States has the most expensive health care in the developed world. Now it's about to get even more expensive. Some 154 million people get health insurance through their employer — and many ...

A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to shoulder more of the burden. By Reed Abelson Employees of large and small companies are ...

America's largest health care companies are in dire financial straits, with some of the biggest names on the chopping block as the remainder battle economic headwinds. As patients struggle with rising ...