Education May 25 Sex education ‘is under attack’ by a wave of proposed legislation, advocate warns What constitutes sexual education and the grade in which it’s taught varies greatly in America, and 2024 is shaping up to set a record for legislative proposals mostly aimed at restricting the subject in schools. Sara Flowers, vice president of…
Health May 19 What more can be done to treat Lyme disease and its potential long-term effects As many as 476,000 people in the U.S. contract Lyme disease each year, according to the CDC. For most people, symptoms go away after two to four weeks of antibiotics, but five to 10 percent of patients have debilitating, long-term…
Science May 18 How America’s organ transplant system can be improved Nearly 115,000 people are currently waiting for a new organ. But the shortage crisis is nothing new, as 5,600 people die each year waiting for an organ. Ali Rogin spoke with Barry Friedman, the former executive director of the AdventHealth…
Arts May 18 What’s behind the growing popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S. Japanese animation and comic books have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last few years. From floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to a win at this year's Oscars, the genre has seen an increasing amount…
Health May 11 How intergenerational connections help older Americans stay happier and healthier America’s population is older than it’s ever been, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 18 percent of Americans are at least 65 years old, a number that’s projected to hit 28 percent in 30 years. And as that demographic…
Nation May 10 Why Boy Scouts of America is changing its name In a move towards rebranding and embracing inclusivity, the Boy Scouts of America announced it is changing its name to Scouting America. The change comes as the organization continues to emerge from bankruptcy and is paying out more than $2…
Health May 05 Patrick Kennedy’s new book tells personal stories of mental health in America For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation’s community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with…
World May 04 Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns The African nations of Niger and Chad have both been key partners with the United States in combating terrorist groups in the region. But now that both countries are ruled by military regimes, that cooperation is in question. Ali Rogin…
Nation May 01 Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous…
Economy Apr 28 Hard-hit cocoa harvests in West Africa cause chocolate prices to soar worldwide If you’ve shopped for chocolate recently, you may have noticed your favorite items are either smaller or more expensive, or sometimes both. The price of cocoa — the key ingredient in chocolate — is the highest it’s ever been after…