Nation Dec 04 Rising cancer rates among young women highlight how medical systems fall short New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the blind spots medical systems have when treating young women.
Economy Dec 03 Why production of Apple iPhones has been moving from China to India Apple’s new iPhone 15 is already looking like one of the hottest, in-demand items this holiday season. But several factors like shifting supply chains, labor disputes and geopolitics are combining to keep the smartphone hard to find. Nilesh Christopher, the…
Health Nov 26 Researchers find strong relationships protect long-term health and happiness A decades-long Harvard study has concluded that good relationships and close friendships are the key to lifelong health and happiness. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the study’s director,…
Health Nov 25 Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increase in the risk of depression. Ali Rogin speaks…
Health Nov 18 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for…
World Nov 18 Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens as U.S. funding stalls President Biden has asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. Most of it would be for military aid, but it also includes money to address the nation’s worsening humanitarian situation. Zoe…
World Nov 18 More Palestinians flee south as Israeli troops search Gaza's largest hospital Israel is again urging Palestinians in northern Gaza to move south, while patients, staff and displaced people leave Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City amid conflicting claims of what triggered the departure. There is little refuge from the war in…
World Nov 05 Gaza residents flee south as Israel's military encircles Gaza City Israel says it has divided Gaza in two and its troops have surrounded Gaza City. The human toll is rising as civilians seek safety amid continuing airstrikes, including an Israeli strike on the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. The…
Health Nov 05 What's causing the unusually high number of drug shortages in the U.S. Shortages of over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications for ADHD, cancer and diabetes have been disrupting hospitals and pharmacies for the past year. Now, RSV treatments for infants are the latest to be affected. Michael Ganio, a senior director at the…
World Nov 04 Calls for immediate cease-fire rejected as Israeli troops advance on Gaza City As Israel’s military says it’s closing in on Gaza City, ground zero in its war to crush Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken met with officials in the Middle East to try to ease Palestinian civilians’ suffering. UN officials warn…