Health Sep 25 Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Health Sep 25 More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S. More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker, according to the Department of Agriculture. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Health Sep 24 Congo faces health worker shortage as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. By Associated Press
Science Sep 24 Watch 8:10 In a warming climate, should air conditioning be a right? Fall temperatures are finally cooling off much of the United States, but this past summer was yet another reminder that the climate is changing. Stephanie Sy reports on how some cities are considering whether residents should have a right to… By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber
Health Sep 22 Watch 9:31 Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs For years, mifepristone and similar drugs have been used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Now researchers are exploring whether these drugs could have other uses in women’s health, including preventing some cancers. But the politics and restrictions surrounding these… By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford
Sep 21 Watch 9:20 How abortion politics is blocking progress in women's healthcare By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford For more than 25 years, mifepristone has been approved for abortion in the U.S. But mifepristone and a similar drug have also been proven to treat conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. As anti-abortion groups lobby to further restrict these… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 2:25 These copper vests are helping injured penguins heal faster By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin An innovative treatment is helping injured penguins get back on their feet in Chile. Stephanie Sy reports on these special suits. Continue watching
Sep 21 Key senators reject White House proposal on NIH grants By Associated Press Sens. Susan Collins and Patty Murray are rejecting efforts by the Trump administration to give the White House control of National Institutes of Health grant funding. Continue reading
Sep 21 Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Clancy talked about his grief, saying he battled suicidal thoughts after the killings and experienced a panic attack while testifying at Lindsay Clancy's trial when attorneys played to jurors his 911 call to report the children's deaths. Continue reading
Sep 19 Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid “GENEROUS” model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public. Continue reading