Health Oct 25 Experimental treatment offers hope to people struggling with chronic pain More than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to the CDC. Persistent pain that lasts beyond a typical recovery period can be debilitating and finding the right treatment is a challenge, but a recent study could provide a…
Health Oct 19 What to know about lymphedema, a painful side effect of breast cancer treatment The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop lymphedema, a painful swelling of tissue…
Politics Oct 18 ‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this…
World Oct 18 Massive leak exposes how China’s ‘Great Firewall’ is being exported to other countries For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools…
Health Oct 18 Former CDC director offers an insider’s ‘Formula for Better Health’ in new book Dr. Tom Frieden has spent his career as a disease detective, New York City’s health commissioner during a tuberculosis outbreak and CDC director during the Ebola crisis. In his new book, “The Formula for Better Health,” he shares lessons about…
Politics Oct 15 What the justices signaled in a Supreme Court case that could reshape electoral maps The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled it could upend a central pillar of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The question at the heart of arguments is whether lawmakers can use race as a factor when drawing congressional districts. Ali Rogin…
Health Oct 11 A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment For the past 40 years, pink ribbons have sprouted every October as the symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To take stock of the latest in breast cancer research and the experience of patients, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Arif…
Health Oct 04 What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments More than two years after the WHO's COVID-19 public health emergency ended, millions of Americans are still living with long COVID. Symptoms vary from person to person, but range from mild to severe to physically debilitating. Recently, Health Secretary Kennedy kicked off…
Nation Sep 28 Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali…
Health Sep 27 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common…