News bites: Alzheimer's drug fails trial

Alzheimer's drug fails first big clinical trial.

Health law covers same-sex partners' kids.

Study: Readmissions double Medicare patients' care costs [registration required].

Bill Gates says much more work needed to turn tide of AIDS.

Abuse of brain-injured Americans at for-profit center reveals nationwide scandal.

Public hearing set on proposed New York sugary-drink ban.
   
What would Batman eat?

---