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	2007 DECEMBER Dec. 28, 2007 A Look at Who Is in Charge of Testing for Tainted Toys In the second of a two-part series, NewsHour economic correspondent Paul Solman continues his report on the safety of toys sold in the United States, now focusing on the regulatory agencies intended to safeguard consumers.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Democratic Candidates Discuss Health Care Proposals in Forums Recently several Democratic candidates participated in a series of NewsHour forums on health care policy. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports the results.

	Dec. 20, 2007 Holiday Shopping Season Brings Toy Safety into Focus In the first of two reports on toy safety, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how the recent controversy over lead levels in toys is affecting consumer shopping this holiday season.

	Dec. 14, 2007 Steroid Report Puts New Focus on Baseball's Future A report released Thursday exposing widespread steroid use in baseball's highest ranks caused a massive media storm. The NewsHour discusses the recent revelations with two baseball experts.

	Dec. 11, 2007 Experimental Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Africa Malaria kills one African child about every 30 seconds. Now, a vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation shows promise in reducing the rate of severe malaria by as much as 50 percent. Susan Dentzer reports from Tanzania.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2007 Tanzania Implements HIV Prevention Measures as World Marks AIDS Day As part of a U.S.-backed fight against HIV infection in Tanzania, student groups perform plays and stage other events in a bid to develop new techniques that will help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Susan Dentzer examines these programs on the eve of World AIDS Day.

	Nov. 28, 2007 Breast Cancer Risk Underestimated for Black Women, Experts Find The calculator that doctors have used for nearly 20 years to predict women's risk of breast cancer underestimates the risk for black women, according to a reassessment of the tool published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

	Nov. 26, 2007 New Research Raises Questions on How to Treat Concussion 'Epidemic' A test that measures cognitive impairment after a concussion is helping coaches and doctors realize that young athletes are sometimes sent back to the playing field too quickly after a head injury. Betty Ann Bowser reports on concussion treatment in student athletes.

	Nov. 26, 2007 Experts Detail Concussion Treatment A test that measures cognitive impairment after a concussion is helping coaches and doctors realize that young athletes are sometimes sent back to the playing field too quickly after suffering a head injury. Two neuropsychologists and an athletic trainer answered your questions on concussions.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Probe Sheds Light on Working Conditions in China Reporter Loretta Tofani spent fourteen months in China researching working conditions in Chinese factories. Tofani details her investigation and the risks some Chinese workers face in the manufacturing sector.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Breakthrough Set to Radically Change Stem Cell Debate Scientists reported Tuesday that they had succeeded in making human skin cells mimic embroynic stem cells, potentially bypassing the ethical debate over embryonic stem cell use. A cell biologist discusses the research behind the advance.

	Nov. 20, 2007 U.N. Report Reduces AIDS Estimates by Millions UNAIDS, the United Nation's group working on the AIDS epidemic, released a report Tuesday admitting that figures on the spread of HIV were over-estimated for the past decade.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Las Vegas Races to Expand Social Services Amid Growth Boom In the next Big Picture election report from Las Vegas, the NewsHour looks at how the Nevada city's recent population increase has strained school and health care systems and local residents and leaders discuss how the burden on social services is impacting their views on the 2008 election.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Scientists Reach Breakthrough in Cloning Monkey Embryos Oregon scientists announced the successful cloning of monkey embryos this week, a major breakthrough in the field of stem cell research. NewsHour Health correspondent Susan Dentzer details their findings.

	Nov. 14, 2007 War Vets Suffer Intensified Mental Distress Over Time, Study Finds A new study suggests that mental distress in returning war veterans may take several months to surface. The NewsHour's Susan Dentzer discusses how soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Finding New Solutions to Africa's AIDS Crisis The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is designed to funnel $15 billion over five years toward HIV prevention and treatment efforts in Africa and other countries. Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. global AIDS coordinator and Paul Zeitz of Global AIDS Alliance answered your questions.

	Nov. 7, 2007 U.S.-Backed HIV Services Help Boost Rwandan Health Care System A U.S. program to curb AIDS in Africa is working to build the capacity of Rwanda's health care system by training doctors and equiping health facilities. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer continues a series of reports examining the impact of the American effort.

	Nov. 6, 2007 In Rwanda, U.S.-Backed Program Improves Access to AIDS Drugs A U.S. program to curb AIDS in Africa is having success providing antiretroviral drugs to AIDS patients in Rwanda -- particularly pregnant women and newborns. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer begins a series of reports examining the impact of the American effort.

	Nov. 6, 2007 Extended Interview: U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Mark Dybul Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global AIDS coordinator of the president's AIDS initiative known as PEPFAR, talks about the program's impacts, challenges and future.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Oregon Seeks Tobacco Tax to Fund Children's Health While the U.S Congress struggles to revise a state health insurance bill covering low-income children, Oregon officials are planning their own solution, with a proposed increase in tobacco taxes to cover children's health care costs. The NewsHour reports on Oregon's proposal.



	OCTOBER Oct. 30, 2007 Chemical Used in Household Plastics Sparks Concerns The chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA, is used to make many common plastic products used in U.S. homes, including baby bottles. Scientists and expert panels have been tasked with determining whether BPA has adverse effects on human health.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Experts Discuss Bisphenol A The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make many plastic products used in American homes, including baby bottles. Recently, two expert panels examined whether BPA is likely to have adverse effects on human health. Two scientsts answered your questions on BPA.

	Oct. 25, 2007 House Passes Revised Children's Health Insurance Bill The U.S. House passed a revised version of legislation aimed at expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program Thursday, but not by the two-thirds margin necessary to override a promised presidential veto.

	Oct. 24, 2007 Two Doctors Explain Drug-resistant Super Bug A dangerous bacterial infection that's resistant to standard antibiotics killed more Americans in 2005 than the AIDS virus, a recent CDC study revealed. The bug, called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has raised concerns in the public and among the medical community. Two doctors answered your questions.

	Oct. 23, 2007 Iraqi Food Rations Program Besieged by Breakdowns, Delays The system used to distribute food rations to Iraqis -- the successor to the U.N. oil-for-food program -- has thus far failed to adapt to the massive migration of Iraqis within the country and is restricted by security problems and the threat of violence.

	Oct. 23, 2007 People and Places of Rwanda and Tanzania The NewsHour's journey to Rwanda and Tanzania brought the reporting team face-to-face with families coping with HIV and remnants of the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

	Oct. 22, 2007 New Outbreaks of Drug-resistant Staph Infection Reported in Schools Over the weekend, there were more reports of students being diagnosed with a dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph infection known as MRSA. A medical expert from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine explains the risks of the sometimes-deadly bacteria.

	Oct. 18, 2007 House Fails to Override Children's Health Insurance Veto The House failed Thursday to override President Bush's veto of a bill would have expanded the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The bill had some bipartisan support, but not the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto.

	Oct. 17, 2007 Drug-resistant Staph Infections on the Rise, Study Finds A dangerous bacterial infection that's resistant to standard antibiotics now kills more Americans each year than HIV/AIDS, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches While American schools celebrate National School Lunch week, many are making efforts to provide meals that are both tasty and health conscious. The NewsHour reports on such efforts in St. Paul, Minn., schools.

	Oct. 15, 2007 U.S. Cancer Death Rates Dropping at Faster Rate Cancer death rates in the United States are dropping faster than ever, researchers reported Monday. After a closer look at the findings with NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer, medical experts outline some of the reasons behind the health trend.

	Oct. 11, 2007 Drug Makers Pull Infant Cold Medicines Drug makers on Thursday voluntarily pulled several children's nonprescription cold medicines off the market less than two weeks after government regulators warned of possible health risks to infants.

	Oct. 8, 2007 California Takes Lead in Stem Cell Research, Scientist Recruitment Since California passed a $3 billion bond measure for stem cell research, recruitment of top scientists has outpaced every other state. The new funding has sparked the building of state-of-the-art facilities and a push for stem cell innovations.

	Oct. 8, 2007 Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine Details Gene Modification Work This year's Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to a trio of scientists who modify genes in mice. One of the recipients, Mario Capecchi, professor of biology and human genetics at the University of Utah, discusses his award-winning work.

	Oct. 5, 2007 Track Star Jones Pleads Guilty to Steroids Use Olympic track star Marion Jones pleaded guilty to the use of steroids before competing in the 2000 summer games. The NewsHour talks to a reporter following the story for an update.

	Oct. 3, 2007 President Bush Vetoes Children's Health Insurance Legislation President Bush vetoed a bill Wednesday that aimed to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, by $35 billion. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., and Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., examine the president's decision and the next steps for the bill.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 28, 2007 Senate Passage of SCHIP Measure Increases Pressure on President Bush Congressional Democrats have increased their pressure on President Bush to not veto an expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. On Thursday night, the Senate passed the plan by a wide enough margin to override a veto.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Autoworkers, GM Agree to Health Care Trust, Other Benefits The United Auto Workers union and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday that includes a health care trust fund for retirees. A journalist based in Detroit explains the ramifications of the deal.

	Sept. 21, 2007 Democrats Debate Health Care; Senate Weighs Iraq Measures As Democrats debated health care policy Thursday night, the Senate hit a snag on the defense authorization bill. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's political news.

	Sept. 20, 2007 President Bush Accuses Democrats of Politicizing SCHIP President Bush on Thursday promised to veto a Democratic-backed bill that would expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, accusing congressional Democrats of playing politics with the legislation.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Oil Refinery Expansions Face Opposition An oil refinery in Detroit wants to expand its capacity by 15 percent, but neighbors and environmentalists oppose the project. This report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, describes how the Michigan case is indicative of the situation nationwide.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Presidential Candidate Clinton Unveils Health Care Plan Presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., unveiled her health care plan Monday. The plan would aim to insure all Americans. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer and a political reporter discuss Clinton's proposal.

	Sept. 13, 2007 Buffalo Bills Football Player Receives New Spinal Treatment An experimental treatment was used on Buffalo Bills football player Kevin Everett to prevent paralysis from a spinal injury. A spinal cord injury specialist discusses the treatment and its possibilities.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Soldiers Face Stresses of War Soldiers in Iraq sometimes face perilous patrols with little downtime. Two former officers who counsel soldiers exposed to combat trauma answer your questions.

	Sept. 4, 2007 Geneticist Discusses Decoding His Own DNA Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings.

	Sept. 4, 2007 Scientists Map Entire DNA Sequence of One Person Scientists announced Tuesday that they had taken genome mapping to the next level by sequencing the entire DNA of an individual -- geneticist Craig Venter.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2007 Soldiers from Iraq, Afghanistan Cope with Combat Stress Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan often face daily attacks and are under constant alert. Two counselors who work with traumatized soldiers talk about their coping mechanisms.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Virginia Tech Panel Raises Questions About Mental Health, Law An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Two mental health experts explain the legal challenges of providing information about students' mental conditions.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Report Faults University for Response to Cho, Shootings An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Panel member Tom Ridge discusses the findings.

	Aug. 28, 2007 Number of Uninsured Hits New High, Census Shows The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that 47 million Americans had no health insurance in 2006, an increase of more than 2 million from the previous year. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the growing problem.

	Aug. 22, 2007 Virginia Tech Case Reveals Flaws in Mental Health System The investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings revealed weaknesses in screening and handling of mental illness. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on deficiencies in the system and what is being done to address them.

	Aug. 21, 2007 Bush Administration Moves to Rein In Children's Health Insurance Expansion The White House issued new guidelines for a low-income children's health insurance program that would essentially check states' efforts to broaden coverage to those at higher income levels.

	Aug. 14, 2007 World's Largest Toy-maker Issues Second Major Recall Toy-maker Mattel recalled over 400,000 Chinese-made toys Tuesday due to "impermissible levels of lead" and millions of other toys whose powerful magnets could be swallowed by children. The company also said recalls may continue as product testing is stepped up.

	Aug. 13, 2007 India Works to Shield Traditional Knowledge from Modern Patents A new digital library in India is safeguarding ancient knowledge from patents, which can force royalty payments for knowledge that is common in that part of the world. NewsHour correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from New Delhi.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Safety of Coal Mining Debated after Utah Mine Collapse Rescuers announced plans Wednesday to drill holes to supply water and air to six trapped coal miners in Utah. A reporter in the area and a mining expert talk about the rescue mission and the dangers of the profession.

	Aug. 3, 2007 Senate, House Vote to Expand Children's Health Program The Senate Thursday approved legislation to expand a federal children's health insurance program for low-income families by $35 billion over five years, following House passage of an even larger increase of $50 billion.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Report Addresses Veterans' Care Since inadequate facilities were uncovered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, new attention has been given to veterans' health needs. Two experts on veterans' medical care answer your questions.



	JULY July 31, 2007 Author Recalls Polio-Stricken Childhood at FDR's Haven Susan Richards Shreve discusses her memoir "Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio Haven." The author was one of the last generation of Americans to suffer from polio.

	July 31, 2007 Chief Justice's Seizure Raises Questions About Causes Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who was released from the hospital on Tuesday, is among 25 million Americans who have suffered from seizures. A neurologist describes the triggers and treatments of such conditions.

	July 31, 2007 Chief Justice Released from Hospital After Seizure Chief Justice John Roberts was released from a hospital in Maine Tuesday morning, a day after he was admitted for suffering an unexplained seizure.

	July 30, 2007 Congress Eyes Expanding Children's Health Insurance Lawmakers and President Bush have been at odds over funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which is set to expire this year. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt and GOP Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty debate the matter.

	July 26, 2007 Obesity Spreads Through Friends, Family, Study Finds People whose friends and family members gain weight are more likely to become obese themselves, according to a study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the findings.

	July 25, 2007 Panel Calls for Changes to Wounded Veterans' Care A presidential commission called for "fundamental changes" to the military health system. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., explain the panel's findings.

	July 24, 2007 Foreign Captives Released After Eight Years in Libyan Prison The NewsHour presents a report from Independent Television News about the release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor who were in Libya on an AIDS mission and imprisoned for eight years.

	July 23, 2007 Veterans Struggle for Adequate Disability Compensation U.S. soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan receive disability compensation based on the extent of their injuries and other factors. The NewsHour reports on how the military determines the amount injured veterans receive and efforts to improve the process.

	July 23, 2007 Automakers and Union Negotiate Workers Pay, Health Care Three major U.S. automakers, including General Motors, are negotiating with United Auto Workers on wages, pension plans and health care. Analysts talk about what the industry hopes to achieve.

	July 19, 2007 Gastric Band Surgery Offers Hope for Obese Teens Fifteen percent of American teenagers are obese. Now, some doctors are suggesting that gastric band surgery can help those most overweight. The NewsHour looks into the surgery, which involves placing an inflatable band around the stomach.

	July 17, 2007 Senate Looks to Expand Children's Health Insurance Program The Senate is expected to move forward with a five-year extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which covers 6 million low-income children nationwide. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer provides an update on those efforts.

	July 10, 2007 Former Surgeon General Reports Political Pressure Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona told the Senate Tuesday the Bush administration silenced him on key issues. He speaks with the NewsHour about his testimony and tenure.

	July 10, 2007 Former Food and Drug Regulator Executed in China China said Tuesday it executed its former chief food and drug regulator for accepting bribes to approve unsafe medicines as Beijing sought to salvage its export market's tarnished reputation.

	July 3, 2007 New Tainted Chinese Products Add To Safety Concerns Inspectors in China reported the discovery of more tainted products on Tuesday. A food safety advocate and an investment bank executive explain what's behind the problems.

	July 2, 2007 Virginia Tech Case Reveals Flaws in Mental Health System The investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings revealed weaknesses in screening and handling of mental illness. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on deficiencies in the system and what is being done to address them.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Mental Health Association President Discusses Cho Case Psychologist David Shern is the president and CEO of Mental Health America, an advocacy group formerly known as the National Mental Health Association.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Mental Health Expert Explains Assertive Community Treatment Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Weisman is the director of Project Link at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Project Link is a collaboration between the university and local community service agencies that aims to provide health care for people with serious mental illnesses who end up in the criminal justice system.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Psychiatrist Explains Assertive Community Treatment Psychiatrist J. Steven Lamberti is the director of the Severe Mental Disorders Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In 1995 he founded Project Link, a program that aims to provide continuing health care for people with serious mental illnesses who end up in the criminal justice system.

	July 2, 2007 Extended Interview: Virginia Tech Review Panel Member Discusses Cho Case Dr. Bela Sood is the medical director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. She is also a member of the Virginia Tech review Panel.



	JUNE June 29, 2007 Moore Movie Takes Aim at American Health Care Filmmaker Michael Moore's newest movie, "Sicko," opened in theaters nationwide Friday. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the film's criticism of the health care and insurance industries, and the debate it has sparked.

	June 26, 2007 More Children Suffer from Chronic Disease, Study Finds The number of children who live with a chronic disease such as asthma or diabetes has quadrupled in the past three decades, according to this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer discusses the findings.

	June 22, 2007 Schwarzenegger Discusses Reaching Across Party Lines As a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has adjusted his approach to politics. In an interview, he talks the about compromises he has made and the ability of states to take the lead on national issues.

	June 20, 2007 N.Y., L.A. Mayors Discuss Cities' Challenges, Successes New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently sat down together with the NewsHour. They discussed what they can accomplish in their cities that the federal government cannot.

	June 14, 2007 'Landmark' Study Changes Long-held DNA Beliefs A four-year international study of the human genome has prompted scientists to rethink some of their most basic ideas about how DNA functions.

	June 13, 2007 Doctors Identify Possible Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer Cancer experts Wednesday released a list of symptoms they say are early warning signs of ovarian cancer. Catching ovarian cancer early increases five-year survival odds from 35 percent to 90 percent. An oncologist outlines the guidelines.

	June 13, 2007 Demand for Energy Fuels Rush for Uranium in Utah Uranium mining in Utah is gaining popularity, driven by efforts to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. The NewsHour reports on the growing uranium industry and its impact on the American fuel economy.

	June 12, 2007 Government of Thailand Battles AIDS Epidemic Thailand's growing AIDS epidemic has reached hundreds of thousands as the government tries to secure assistance. The NewsHour reports on AIDS in the Asian country and the efforts to reduce the disease and its stigma.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: Former FDA Official Discusses Food Safety William Hubbard is a former associate commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser about his concerns about the FDA's ability to inspect foreign foods.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: FDA Food Protection Head Discusses Food Safety Dr. David Acheson took on the newly created position of assistant commissioner of food protection at the Food and Drug Administration last month. He was previously the director of the FDA's Office of Food Defense. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser about the FDA's role in protecting Americans' food supply.

	June 7, 2007 Scientists Convert Mouse Skin Cells to Stem Cells In new studies published by three independent teams of scientists, skin cells of mice were successfully converted into stem cells. Specialists explain what the findings mean for human stem cell research and the potential for bypassing the controversial use of embryonic stem cells.

	June 6, 2007 Tuberculosis Patient Says He Was Never Barred from Travel Andrew Speaker, the Atlanta lawyer diagnosed with a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis, told a Senate panel Wednesday via phone that doctors did not explicitly warn him not to travel, though health officials disagreed. The NewsHour reports on the hearing.

	June 5, 2007 Alarm Bells Ring over Drug-resistant Strain of Tuberculosis Doctors said Tuesday that Atlanta lawyer Andrew Speaker does not appear to be carrying a highly contagious type of tuberculosis, but world health officials said his case still raises concerns over the need to control the disease, particularly drug-resistant strains.

	June 4, 2007 Charity Connects American Doctors to Developing Countries Retired businessman Frank Brady's charity Medical Missions for Children brings together American specialists with doctors in developing countries via teleconferencing to better treat children with rare illnesses. The NewsHour reports on the organization's work.

	June 1, 2007 Pet Food Scare Raises Questions About Food Safety The recent cases of tainted pet food have raised concerns about food consumed by humans. Agriculture companies are taking new precautions to sterilize food supplies, but some experts say more regulations are needed.



	MAY May 31, 2007 Tuberculosis Patient Raises Concerns About Health Risks A man diagnosed with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis completed several oversees flights despite health warnings, raising questions about security and health precautions. A medical professor discusses the dangers of the disease and the government's response.

	May 30, 2007 President Bush Proposes Doubling Money to Fight AIDS to $30 Billion President Bush on Wednesday asked Congress for $30 billion to renew and double the funding to combat the global spread of AIDS, calling the disease a "modern-day plague."

	May 29, 2007 Health Care Becomes Key Political Issue for Candidates Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., revealed his plan to revamp the country's health care system Tuesday, becoming the latest presidential candidate to propose changes. A health policy professor and the NewsHour's health correspondent Susan Dentzer outline the issues.

	May 28, 2007 Advocates Push to Extend Children's Health Insurance Program Congress is expected in the coming months to debate renewing a children's health insurance program for low-income children. The NewsHour looks at the fight to preserve the program.

	May 22, 2007 Experts Calculate Billions in Long-term Costs of War Congress has approved about $450 billion to date for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but economists also have been tabulating the long-term costs such as veterans' care. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the broader costs of the war.

	May 21, 2007 India Works to Shield Traditional Knowledge from Modern Patents A new digital library in India is safeguarding ancient knowledge from patents, which can force royalty payments for knowledge that is common in that part of the world. NewsHour correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from New Delhi.

	May 21, 2007 Study Raises Concerns About Risks of Diabetes Drug A study released Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the diabetes drug Avandia increases the risk of heart attack. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the findings.

	May 15, 2007 Doctor Explores Decision-making and Diagnoses Harvard Medical School's Dr. Jerome Groopman came up with the idea for his book "How Doctors Think" while watching medical students make snap judgments while diagnosing patients. Groopman talks about how doctors get diagnoses right and sometimes wrong.

	May 11, 2007 OxyContin Maker Guilty of Misleading Public Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of painkiller OxyContin, will pay $634.5 million in fines for saying the drug is less addictive than other pain medications. The lead prosecutor in the case and a drug safety advocate discuss the plea agreement.

	May 10, 2007 Hospitals Charge Uninsured Patients More, Study Finds Some of the highest costs for hospital care are borne by those who can least afford it, according to a study published this week in the journal Health Affairs.

	May 2, 2007 Pentagon Forms Committee to Oversee Walter Reed Repairs Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Wednesday that the military has formed a committee to oversee improvements to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The co-chairman of the independent review group, Togo West, details the responsibilities of the new committee.



	APRIL April 26, 2007 Global Food Chain Leads to Food Safety Challenges Recent recalls of peanut butter and pet food have focused public attention on food safety -- particularly imported items. Guests discuss current regulations and whether new rules are needed.

	April 24, 2007 New Orleans Health Care System Still Recovering Although New Orleans' new trauma center is considered an improvement over pre-Hurricane Katrina care, much of the city's health care system is still experiencing widespread problems. The NewsHour looks at the system as a whole in the second of a two-part series.

	April 23, 2007 Smallpox Vaccine Causes Rare Complications A Chicago boy contracted a life-threatening case of the vaccinia virus -- a virus similar to smallpox -- after his father, a soldier, received the smallpox vaccine. The NewsHour reports on doctors' and the military's efforts to prevent and treat this rare complication.

	April 18, 2007 College Officials Re-evaluate Handling of Troubled Students Following revelations that professors at Virginia Tech had recognized gunman Seung-Hui Cho as troubled long before his rampage Monday, officials and experts consider the role of universities in handling such cases.

	April 17, 2007 FDA Approves First Bird Flu Vaccine for U.S. to Stockpile The Food and Drug Administration granted approval Tuesday to the first bird flu vaccine intended as a stopgap measure until a better immunization is developed.

	April 12, 2007 Care for Brain-Injured Veterans Carries High Financial, Emotional Costs The Veterans Affairs system cares for an estimated 1,600 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with traumatic brain injuries and other severe wounds. The NewsHour takes a look at the challenges of treating these veterans.

	April 5, 2007 Foundation Channels $500 Million Toward Childhood Obesity The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, one of the country's largest public health foundations, announced that it plans to spend $500 million to fight childhood obesity. The foundation's president outlines the program.

	April 4, 2007 New Program Seeks to Curb Childhood Obesity One of the country's largest foundations devoted to public health concerns has taken up the cause of ending the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States.

	April 3, 2007 New Analysis Shows Hormone Therapy Safe for Younger Women Hormone therapy is safe for younger women to use in treating menopause symptoms, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer details the report's findings.



	MARCH March 30, 2007 President Bush Vows to Fix Conditions at Walter Reed Hospital During a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday, President Bush said bureaucratic failures caused poor conditions for veterans there and that steps for improvement have been taken. The NewsHour looks at the quality of care veterans are receiving.

	March 28, 2007 Researchers Seek Ways to Find Early Signs of Cancer Biomarkers, changes in a protein that indicate the progression of a disease, hold promise for different fields of medicine. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the use of biomarkers in the early detection of cancer.

	March 28, 2007 MRI Scans Recommended for Women at High Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society issued new guidelines Wednesday that called for expanding the use of MRI scans for women at higher risk of breast cancer. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the new recommendations.

	March 28, 2007 Extended Interview: Janet Woodcock Discusses Cancer Biomarkers Dr. Janet Woodcock, chief medical officer of the Food and Drug Administration, discusses how cancer biomarkers may change cancer screening and treatment.

	March 28, 2007 Extended Interview: Dr. Anna Barker Discusses Cancer Biomarker Research Dr. Anna Barker, deputy director of the National Cancer Institute, discusses how cancer biomarkers -- changes in the body's cells that can indicate cancer -- may improve cancer screening and treatment.

	March 28, 2007 Extended Interview: Dr. Lee Hartwell Discusses Cancer Biomarker Research Nobel laureate Dr. Lee Hartwell, president and director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, discusses the future of cancer research and cancer biomarkers.

	March 28, 2007 Extended Interview: Dr. Nicole Urban Explains Clues of Cancer Dr. Nicole Urban of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center talks about the "holy grail" of biomarker research and explains the clues to cancer that doctors seek in patients.

	March 27, 2007 Drugs Work as Well as Angioplasty, Study Says A new study has found that the use of drugs and stents, which are tiny metal scaffolds placed in clogged arteries, may be no better than using drugs alone in non-emergency situations. Two cardiologists discuss the findings.

	March 27, 2007 WHO Reaches Bird Flu Vaccine Deal with Developing Countries The World Health Organization and 18 developing nations agreed Tuesday to provide fair access to bird flu vaccines after solving a problem with Indonesia over sharing virus samples.

	March 22, 2007 Edwards to Stay in Race Despite Return of Wife's Cancer John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, announced Thursday that her breast cancer, first diagnosed in 2004, had returned but would not stop his bid for the Democratic nomination. A cancer specialist discusses breast cancer and innovations in cancer treatment.

	March 21, 2007 Cases of Alzheimer's Growing, Report Says A new Alzheimer's Association report says the number of people with Alzheimer's is on the rise and, while elderly people still represent the vast majority of cases, as many as 500,000 people under age 65 are living with the disease. An association member explains.

	March 20, 2007 Doctors Provide Temporary Health Care Solutions for Katrina Victims Almost 18 months after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, thousands of its victims are still without health care. In the first of a two-part report, NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer looks at how doctors are providing some temporary relief.

	March 15, 2007 Dogs Shed New Light on Cancer Genes in Humans Cancer researchers are finding that purebred dogs may help provide answers about the genetic basis of cancer -- in dogs and humans -- because the dogs' small genetic pool makes it easier to isolate cancer-causing genetic mutations. The NewsHour provides a report.

	March 14, 2007 Oceans Study Reveals 6 Million New Genes Scientists spent two years trawling the oceans for bacteria and viruses, and in the process discovered 6 million new genes, doubling the number known on Earth and holding promise for new antibiotics and alternative energy sources.

	March 12, 2007 Army Medical Chief Resigns over Walter Reed Scandal U.S. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley announced his resignation Monday, the third official to lose his job after media reports of substandard care for injured soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

	March 7, 2007 Congress Seeks Fixes to Veteran Medical Care System Congress held hearings Wednesday on military health care spending after recent media reports of substandard medical care for military service members created an uproar. Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., discuss Congress' next steps.

	March 6, 2007 Senate Hears Testimony on Walter Reed Conditions The Senate questioned Army officials Tuesday about the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other troop treatment centers around the country. NewsHour reports on the hearings.

	March 5, 2007 Army Generals Apologize for Walter Reed Failures Maj. Gen. George Weightman, who was recently fired as head of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley apologized for substandard outpatient care at the medical center and vowed to improve the system at a House hearing Monday.

	March 2, 2007 Army Secretary Harvey Resigns over Walter Reed Scandal Army Secretary Francis Harvey resigned Friday, a day after he fired the general in charge of Walter Reed medical center in response to media reports of poorly managed facilities. Dana Priest of the Washington Post and Mark Benjamin of Salon.com discuss the developments.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 28, 2007 Veterans Hospitals Struggle to Treat Brain Injuries The Veterans Administration is unprepared to care for brain-injured Iraq war veterans once they leave rehabilitation centers and return home to VA hospitals, a new documentary reports. An advocate and the VA secretary discuss treating the injuries.

	Feb. 27, 2007 New Study Stirs Debate over Mandatory Cervical Cancer Vaccination By age 24 over one-third of American women contract the human papilloma virus (HPV), which has been linked to cervical cancer, a medical journal reported Tuesday. Following a background report, two guests debate mandatory HPV vaccinations for school-age girls.

	Feb. 23, 2007 Social Status Affects Health and Longevity, Research Says Medical research suggests a person's positioning on the social hierarchy ladder is intimately related to his or her risk of health and disease. Paul Solman reports on income inequality and the connection between what we earn and how long we live.

	Feb. 21, 2007 Health Care Costs to Rise Dramatically over Next Decade U.S. health care spending is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade, from $2 trillion to over $4 trillion by 2016, according to a government report released Wednesday. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the report.

	Feb. 21, 2007 Army Works to Repair Medical Center, Reputation Army officials toured Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Wednesday to inspect and monitor repairs at the facility, which has been criticized for poor conditions and patient care. The Army's surgeon general and a veterans advocate debate the medical center's future.

	Feb. 19, 2007 Army Hospital Struggles to Provide Iraq Veterans Adequate Care Some Iraq war veterans returning to the United States for medical treatment have found that Washington, D.C.'s Walter Reed Army Hospital has failed to provide them with adequate care. Dana Priest, a Washington Post reporter who broke the story, describes the problems.

	Feb. 8, 2007 Wal-Mart, Union Leaders Collaborate on Health Care Wal-Mart and the Service Employees International Union have become the latest in a series of unlikely alliances calling for broader and more affordable coverage. Business experts discuss efforts to fix health care.

	Feb. 2, 2007 Shortages in Doctors, Medicine and Facilities Plague Iraqi Health System The violence engulfing Iraq is creating more patients than the country's strained health system can handle, and causing doctors to flee in fear of their lives.

	Feb. 1, 2007 South Africa Steps Up Fight Against AIDS Critics blame South Africa's high HIV infection rates on government inaction and mixed messages. Recently, however, the deputy president of the country has called for intensification of the fight against AIDS. Charlayne Hunter-Gault reports from Johannesburg.



	JANUARY Jan. 31, 2007 FDA Overhauls Prescription Drug Oversight Program The Food and Drug Administration announced it is making more than a dozen changes to improve oversight of prescription drugs, including increased monitoring of drugs' safety after they are on the market. FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew Von Eschenbach discusses the changes.

	Jan. 29, 2007 FDA Proposes Changes to Improve Drug Safety The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans Tuesday designed to improve its drug safety monitoring.

	Jan. 26, 2007 Violence in Somalia Furthers Humanitarian Crisis The ongoing conflict between Somalia's transitional government and Islamist groups has exacerbated an already desperate humanitarian crisis in the country due to drought and flooding.

	Jan. 25, 2007 President Bush Promotes New Health Care Plan President Bush outlined new health care initiatives in his State of the Union address Tuesday, including creating new tax deductions on health insurance and giving states more flexibility in using federal funds. Two health care experts discuss the president's plan.

	Jan. 23, 2007 President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address President Bush, facing historically low support in opinion polls, focused largely on domestic issues, urging Congress to renew education reforms and expand health insurance coverage. The president also called for patience in Iraq and a continued effort to combat terrorism. The following is the text of the president's address.

	Jan. 17, 2007 Study Shows Drop in Cancer Deaths for Second Straight Year The American Cancer Society reported Wednesday that cancer deaths in the United States fell in 2004 for the second straight year due to better screening and fewer smokers. Dr. Harmon Eyre, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, explains the findings.

	Jan. 16, 2007 Bird Flu Resurfaces Among Birds in Asia; Indonesia Death Toll Rises Concerns over the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu surfaced again across Asia Tuesday after scientists confirmed outbreaks among birds in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, and a woman in Indonesia died.

	Jan. 12, 2007 House Passes Bill Forcing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices The House passed legislation Friday to force the government to negotiate lower drug prices for Medicare patients, but President Bush is expected to veto the measure. Two Medicare experts discuss the bill and the government's role in bringing down drug costs.

	Jan. 11, 2007 Despite Threat of Veto, House Votes to Expand Stem Cell Research Funding The House voted Thursday to expand taxpayer-funded research on embryonic stem cells, but fell short of the two-thirds majority the measure would need to override an expected presidential veto. The bill passed by a vote of 253 to 174.

	Jan. 9, 2007 Ski Therapy Helps Healing Process for War Veterans After returning stateside from the Iraqi battlefield, wounded soldiers are turning to alternative forms of therapy to rehabilitate themselves. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden reports on a Colorado ski week aimed at healing wounded Iraq war veterans.

	Jan. 9, 2007 Schwarzenegger Proposes Universal Health Care in California California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a universal health care program that would extend coverage to the state's uninsured population. A California health official and NewsHour correspondent Susan Dentzer discuss the implications of the proposed plan.

	Jan. 8, 2007 Amniotic Fluid Yields New Type of Stem Cell Stem cells drawn from amniotic fluid can be used to develop muscle, bone, nerve and other cells in the laboratory, researchers have found. Study author Dr. Anthony Atala explains.