Health Apr 28 Cleanses? Supplements? How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.” How do…
Economy Apr 28 Hard-hit cocoa harvests in West Africa cause chocolate prices to soar worldwide If you’ve shopped for chocolate recently, you may have noticed your favorite items are either smaller or more expensive, or sometimes both. The price of cocoa — the key ingredient in chocolate — is the highest it’s ever been after…
World Apr 20 What's at stake for India and its allies as polls open in world's largest election In India, voting in the world’s largest election is underway for the next six weeks. Prime Minister Modi is heavily favored to win a third term, but his consolidation of power and crackdown on dissent have raised questions about his…
World Apr 14 Israel weighs its response to Iran's attack as world leaders rush to contain conflict World leaders are scrambling to keep conflict in the Middle East from spiraling out of control a day after Iran carried out its first-ever direct assault on Israel with drones and missiles. Nick Schifrin reports on the attack and John…
Health Mar 30 As America's population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that’s projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans’ needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden…
Science Mar 17 The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented…
Education Mar 09 Goodbye No. 2 pencils: What the SAT going digital means for college admissions The SAT is going fully digital. The standardized college admissions test will no longer be offered on paper starting Saturday, as part of a larger effort to make the test more accessible and fair. The change is renewing debate over…
Health Feb 18 Eating disorders are affecting more adolescent boys. Here's why and what signs to look for For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will struggle with it at some point…
World Feb 17 'We have reached the end of our rope.' Why farmers around the world are protesting From quiet fields to busy city streets, farmers around the world have launched protests in recent weeks, demanding relief from what they say is a crisis driven by climate change policies, red tape and crop prices. Ali Rogin reports.
Health Feb 11 Syphilis in the U.S was once nearly eradicated. Here's why it's surging again The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor…