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…
World Apr 09 Driven by necessity, Bangladesh develops innovations to fight climate change The low-lying nation of Bangladesh suffers disproportionately from climate change, despite producing just 0.5 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. It’s also creating innovative ways to predict and protect against climate-driven disasters, and discovering new ways to build resilience using…
Health Apr 08 Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access On Friday, a federal judge in Texas invalidated FDA approval of mifepristone, threatening access to the most common abortion pill in the country. Earlier this week, legislatures in Idaho, Kansas and Florida moved to further restrict abortion access in those…
Health Apr 02 How algorithms are being used to deny health insurance claims in bulk Federal data shows that health insurance companies denied more than 49 millions claims in 2021, but customers appealed less than 0.2 percent of them. Investigative journalists at ProPublica found that the insurance company Cigna is using an automated system…
Health Mar 26 What we know about toxic 'forever chemicals' and how to reduce our exposure A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water.