Health May 14 Why women with Parkinson’s are misdiagnosed more often than men Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the U.S., with nearly 90,000 Americans diagnosed each year. But its symptoms show up differently in women and men, and women are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late. Dr. Sonia Mathur, a…
World May 13 New documentary shows Ukrainians’ fight for survival, devastation of war As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, more than 100,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded and at least 8 million people are living as refugees elsewhere in Europe. Ali Rogin speaks with French writer and…
Nation May 07 How language translation technology is jeopardizing Afghan asylum-seekers The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since U.S. forces withdrew in 2021. For Afghans applying for asylum, the process is proving increasingly difficult, and technology is causing some claims to get lost in translation. Andrew Deck, a reporter for…
Nation May 07 The legacy of Native Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight an Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku.
Health Apr 30 Menopause is ubiquitous, so why is it often stigmatized and ignored? The transition into menopause is an inevitable part of life. For many, it’s accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for…
Health Apr 29 It’s not your imagination, allergy season is extra bad this year. Here’s why Allergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin speaks with Theresa Crimmins, director of the National Phenology Network, and Dr. Stanley Fineman, an…
World Apr 22 Glitches plague CBP One app for asylum-seekers as Title 42 comes to an end Migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border are told to use a mobile app to book an appointment, but the app has been plagued by errors since the Biden administration rolled it out in January. Wall Street Journal immigration reporter…
Nation Apr 16 Schools, families feel the pinch after end of federal free meal program A federal pandemic-era program that provided free meals for all public school students ended last September. A recent survey by a group that advocates for universal free school lunch found that 847 school districts have racked up more than $19…
Health Apr 15 U.S. sees concerning rise in STIs, congenital syphilis with no signs of slowing New CDC data shows a surge of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. in recent years. The most significant rise is in syphilis and congenital syphilis, which occurs when mothers pass on the infection to their babies during pregnancy. Dr.
Health Apr 14 Why the U.S. designated the animal tranquilizer xylazine an ’emerging threat’ Concerns are growing about overdoses linked with an animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids. The Biden administration declared the combination of xylazine and fentanyl an emerging threat. It’s the first time any drug has been given that designation. Ali Rogin discussed…