Health

With the July 4th recess hours away, Republican lawmakers are scrambling to draft a new version of their bill before leaving Washington. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., about the chances of reaching a compromise on the Senate bill, as well as his reaction to President Trump’s tweet attacks. Continue reading →

When Elizabeth Silver’s daughter was 6 weeks old, she suffered a serious stroke and spent weeks in the NICU. Confronted with damning statistics, Silver began to see the numbers as one version of a story, with room for interpretation. The author and attorney offers her humble opinion on how to consider a difficult prognosis. Continue reading →

The cost of two widely used radiology medicines for lung and kidney scans has jumped between 500 percent and 1,800 percent over the last four years. Continue reading →

In the city of Hayward, California, options for health care are limited. But officials there came up with an innovative solution: integrating a new fire station with medical services to take advantage of its prime location and other conveniences. Special correspondent Kathleen McCleery reports on how the experiment is working and concerns about the fate of Medicaid. Continue reading →

A Scientific American analysis finds the rising trend of stroke among millennials differs based on where one lives. Continue reading →

What’s next in the Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act? Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., talks with Judy Woodruff about the challenge of striking a balance between the demands of both more moderate and more conservative lawmakers in revising the Senate health care bill, plus the effect of the bill on Medicaid and how President Trump is playing a role in the process. Continue reading →

It’s the season for tick bites. Each year, at least 300,000 people contract Lyme disease and about 10 to 15 percent report stubborn, long-lasting symptoms like achy joints, fatigue and memory lapses despite treatment. What are the mysteries of Lyme, and why is there no effective vaccine on the market for humans? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. Continue reading →

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is well aware of the political peril of taking health benefits away from millions of voters. He also knows the danger of reneging on the pledge that helped make him the majority leader: to repeal Obamacare. Continue reading →

The Senate Republican health care bill needs more time for discussion and changes before it goes up for a vote, says Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Judy Woodruff speaks with the senator about what he wants to see addressed in health care reform and where he sees middle ground with Democrats. Continue reading →

President Donald Trump invited them to meet after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell decided to delay a vote on a Senate health care bill because there aren’t enough votes to pass it. Continue reading →