Health Oct 14 New study highlights systemic barriers to cancer treatment for women According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer has been one of the top two leading causes of death in the United States for 75 years. A recent international study revealed the unique challenges women with cancer can…
World Oct 08 'Our 9/11': Israeli ambassador to the U.S. discusses reaction to Hamas attack Saturday’s unprecedented attack by Hamas militants had a devastating effect on Israel, Israeli citizens and their leaders. John Yang speaks with Michael Herzog, Israeli ambassador to the United States, for his perspective on what happened and Israel’s response.
World Oct 08 What the escalating Palestinian-Israeli crisis means for Middle East relations For more analysis on the war in Israel and the regional ramifications of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, John Yang speaks with Shibley Telhami, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle East Policy and the…
World Oct 08 Why the U.S. is pressuring China amid a crackdown on the global fentanyl trade The Biden administration has made recent moves against China-based firms and executives blamed for supplying chemicals used to make fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It’s part of the U.S. government’s effort to disrupt the…
World Oct 07 War grips Israel, Gaza after surprise Hamas attack and Israeli retaliation In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters into Israel by land, sea and air. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are reported dead between the attack and Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza cities.
Health Oct 07 Why prescription medication to treat alcoholism is 'vastly underutilized' Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with alcohol addiction. Medication used to treat alcohol-use disorder have been on the market for decades, but is rarely prescribed. Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorder Initiative at Mass General Brigham,…
Nation Oct 01 E-bike popularity is surging, creating regulatory challenges on U.S. roads The popularity of bikes with electric motors has soared recently, with U.S. sales topping $1.3 billion in 2022. But while e-bikes are being hailed as a more accessible mode of transportation, their introduction hasn’t been the smoothest ride. Ali Rogin…
Nation Oct 01 Jovita Idar's fight for the rights of women and Mexican immigrants For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who spent her life improving the lives of women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the…
Health Sep 30 What to know about screening, diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer Nearly 300,000 American men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone, though most of those diagnosed don’t die from it. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Charles Ryan, a genitourinary oncologist and head of the Prostate Cancer…
World Sep 28 More than half of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees after Azerbaijan takeover of region The government of Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday it would dissolve, formally ending more than 30 years of separatist rule. As Ali Rogin reports, this comes after Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive last week that has triggered a massive humanitarian crisis with…