Sara E. Teller

6 days ago | legalreader.com | Sara E. Teller

Loneliness epidemic grows as older adults continue to face isolation and limited support. Two years ago this May, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a rare public warning: America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. At the time, it caught attention. News outlets picked it up, people talked about it on social media, and for a moment, it seemed like something might actually be done about it.

6 days ago | legalreader.com | Sara E. Teller

More than $4 million was awarded after guilty verdict. Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, has been found responsible by a California jury for sexually assaulting and abusing a woman who once worked as his assistant. The trial, which lasted three weeks and took place in Santa Monica, ended with jurors awarding the woman over $4 million.

1 week ago | legalreader.com | Sara E. Teller

Colorado lawmakers propose insurance fees to tackle rising home coverage costs. Colorado is in the middle of a growing problem with home insurance. Over the past several years, people living in the state have watched their insurance costs go up and their options shrink. Some homeowners have been dropped by their providers altogether.

1 week ago | legalreader.com | Sara E. Teller

Residents share contamination data after insurance disputes over fire damage. ​After the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, California, in early 2025, residents faced more than just the loss of their homes. The fire destroyed over 9,000 structures and claimed 18 lives. For those whose homes remained standing, a new challenge emerged: dealing with the aftermath of smoke and toxic debris.

1 week ago | legalreader.com | Sara E. Teller

A study reveals how age, sex, and genetics impact dementia biomarker levels in blood. A recent study has uncovered new details about the way factors like age, sex, and genetics impact certain biological markers linked to dementia. Published in the journal Neurology on April 16, 2025, the study explores how blood tests that track these biomarkers can help researchers better understand and eventually diagnose conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.