Health Jun 20 6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.
Health Jun 16 Researchers warn U.S. is on the ‘precipice’ of brain drain as Trump cuts federal grants The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding and hiring freezes at colleges and universities come at a crucial time, destabilizing the nation's research infrastructure and prompting many scientists to continue their work abroad if its future remains uncertain in the…
Education May 28 Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation's students and educators say they fear for the future of public education.
Health May 21 Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the latest U.S. changes The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Health May 14 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he doesn’t think people should take medical advice from him Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that he doesn’t “think people should be taking advice — medical advice — from me.”…
Health Aug 24 What the end of a COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans As new, highly contagious mutations are making this summer’s COVID surge significantly bigger than expected, the FDA approved updated COVID vaccines on Friday. But funding runs out this month for a federal program providing free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured…
Politics Aug 06 Poll: Harris boosts confidence that Democrats could win the 2024 election Weeks ago, many Democrats were losing confidence that their party’s presumptive nominee, President Joe Biden, would be able to defeat former President Donald Trump. But Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have reset the race for the White House, according…
Politics Aug 06 Harris VP pick: Here’s how Americans feel about Tim Walz Vice President Kamala Harris has officially announced her pick for running mate and many Americans don’t know much about him, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Nation Jul 29 Olympian Apolo Ohno on the pressure to compete and prioritizing mental health Millions of people are closely watching the performance of Olympic great Simone Biles as she competes for gold. Biles has also helped open the door wider to conversations around mental health and the incredible pressure to compete. Amna Nawaz discussed…
Health Jul 29 The advice mental health experts give experienced Olympians Athletes are increasingly weighing their own mental health against the demands of sport and pressure to perform, including those who have entered the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.