The Education of Amandla Stenberg This 19-year-old actress and star of “The Hate U Give” has become synonymous with a volatile strain of youthful, social-media-fueled, hyper-progressive celebrity. Read More…

Considering College? Maybe You Should Invest in a Coach College coaching is on the rise, typically starting in the sophomore or junior year of high school but some parents are going to extremes. Read More…

Preventing Suicide Among College Students Privacy rules that keep colleges from notifying parents of a student’s distress may be costing lives. Some solutions include granting permission in advance or having a friend alert the family. Read More…

Cataract Surgery May Prolong Your Life People who can see better are more likely to get exercise, take their medication and avoid falls, experts say. Read More…

Should Chimpanzees Be Considered ‘Persons’? A group of philosophers is trying to persuade the courts to rule on this question. Read More…

The Importance of Infants’ Exposure to Micro-Organisms Fewer scheduled cesarean deliveries and more breast-feeding could give babies more protective bacteria. Read More…

Alzheimer’s? Your Paperwork May Not Be in Order Getting their choices on end-of-life care recorded can help patients feel secure that their wishes will be respected, experts say. Read More…

Most States Don’t Require Specific Financial Literacy Classes A new report gave only Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia an A for their efforts. There’s a debate on how best to teach the subject. Read More…

New Recognition for Chronic Fatigue A major shift is underway as far as how to approach treatment of a condition once met with skepticism. Read More…