Nation Jul 22 New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, and Thaddeus Johnson, a senior research fellow for…
Nation Jul 08 The potential effect of an Affordable Care Act legal fight on HIV prevention The latest legal battle over the Affordable Care Act centers on its mandate that private insurers cover preventive services, including drugs that prevent HIV infection. The retail price of those drugs can be as much as $6,000 for a 90-day…
Nation Jul 08 Who’s most likely to become unhoused in California? New study provides insights Across the country, many Americans are staying indoors with air conditioning on to avoid the summer’s heat and humidity. But that’s not an option for thousands of Californians who are unsheltered and living outside. Dr. Margot Kushel, head of UCSF’s…
Health Jun 18 Critical cancer drug shortage forces doctors, patients to make tough choices Hospitals and cancer centers are running out of two major injectable cancer drugs: carboplatin and cisplatin. Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, head of breast medical oncology for the Valley Health System in New Jersey, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the causes and…
Nation Jun 11 Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked…
Health Jun 10 What you need to know to stay safe from ticks and Lyme disease this summer According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 476,000 people in the U.S. contract Lyme disease every year. Climate change and human encroachment into wilderness areas means ticks and the disease-causing bacteria they carry are becoming more common.
Education Jun 03 How does the future look? High school valedictorians share their hopes For many students, this time of year marks a milestone years in the making: graduation. We hear from high school valedictorians and salutatorians around the country about this moment and what they see ahead for the future.
Nation May 21 How Dalip Singh Saund became the first Asian American elected to Congress This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight Dalip Singh Saund, a political trailblazer who was the first Indian American, and first person of any Asian descent, elected…
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…
Health May 07 41% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with…