HEALTH

High-tech sensors help seniors live independently

COLUMBIA, Mo. - After back-to-back hospital visits for congestive heart failure, Eva Olweean figured her health was back to normal. But the nurses at her retirement home knew better: Motion sensors in the 86-year-old's bed detected too many restless nights. More »

New clout gives Dems upper hand on health bill

WASHINGTON - Republicans appear to have overplayed their hand when blocking the expansion of a children's health care program last year. As a result, they face the likelihood that Democrats in the coming weeks will pass a bill that they dislike even more. More »