Health Jun 04 FDA panel rejects attempt to use psychedelic drug for PTSD treatment A key FDA advisory committee rejected the use of a psychedelic drug to help patients struggling with PTSD, questioning its safety and effectiveness. The FDA must now decide whether it will follow suit and reject the use of what's known…
Nation Dec 11 How physicians are preparing for climate change and extreme heat’s impact on human health As the U.N. climate conference nears its end, there's concern over whether countries can or will meet prior pledges to hold down global temperatures. If temperatures continue to climb, the impact on health could be profound and some doctors say…
Nation Dec 04 Texas goes green: How oil country became the renewable energy leader One of the big announcements at the UN climate conference this weekend in Dubai was a pledge by more than 110 countries to triple the amount of renewable energy they are generating by 2030. That work is already underway in…
Nation Nov 20 How nurses overcome challenges while treating patients with limited English proficiency The increasing diversity of the U.S. brings an array of challenges, including the basic hurdle of not speaking the same language. The stakes are especially high in a medical setting. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center and with…
Nation Nov 13 How a Houston hospital reversed the trend of nurses leaving the profession There are more than five million nurses in the U.S. and a survey shows nearly a third of them are thinking of quitting. That would be a devastating blow for patients and hospitals. William Brangham reports on efforts to turn…
Health Apr 26 Next generation of doctors prepares to tackle rural health care shortage in West Virginia Nearly two-thirds of areas with a shortage of primary healthcare professionals are in rural communities. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, William Brangham visited a hospital and a medical school in…
Health Apr 20 Diabetes a major factor behind declining life expectancy in rural areas Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined. One major reason is the prevalence of diabetes. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel…
Health Apr 12 Exploring the health care challenges rural Americans face across 5 states From life expectancy to maternal mortality, Americans living in rural regions face some of the greatest health care challenges in the country. In a new series called Rural RX, PBS NewsHour correspondent William Brangham and producer Caleb Hellerman of the…
Health Apr 05 Wider access to Narcan helps rural communities fight overdose deaths The FDA recently made it easier for people to obtain a powerful overdose-reversing medicine. Narcan previously required a prescription, but soon will be sold over the counter. Communities are already using it to fight overdose deaths. With support from the…
Health Oct 05 Effort to provide preventative treatment for HIV set back by pandemic Three years ago, the Trump administration laid out a plan to drastically reduce new HIV infections. While cases are on the decline, the effort has faced significant setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel reports in…