Health Sep 16 1 in 16 U.S. women say their first sexual intercourse was rape The trauma of this first sexual experience left a legacy of negative health outcomes for survivors, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Health Sep 12 What a Purdue settlement would mean for fighting the opioid crisis Purdue Pharma may be close to settling with states, cities and counties for how it profited off of opioids, but experts offer perspective about how the payout amount compares to the true costs of this public health crisis.
Politics Sep 11 Poll: Ahead of debate, Warren leads in favorability among Democratic voters Leading up to Thursday's debate, the urge to beat Trump mattered more to Democrats and like-minded independents than a presidential candidate who energized them, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Sep 10 Most Americans support these 4 types of gun legislation, poll says The public wants Congress to take action and control gun violence, according to the latest PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist poll.
Health Sep 06 After 3 deaths, CDC says to stop using e-cigarettes Hundreds of people possibly may be ill after vaping, the CDC said. Officials confirmed at least three people have died after using e-cigarettes and are investigating for more information.
Health Sep 05 Here’s who could lose food stamps under Trump’s proposed changes Under the proposed rule, 9 percent of households nationwide that currently receive food stamps would no longer qualify for those benefits, but that percentage could be much higher in certain states.
Health Sep 03 5 ways to help your new kindergartener feel at ease You may have remembered the brand new lunch box, but even the most well-prepared parents can be caught off-guard by the emotions of your child starting school for the first time.
Health Aug 29 Racial disparities persist for breastfeeding moms. Here’s why. This latest government study shows black women still remain less likely than white women to choose to breastfeed.
Health Aug 26 What Oklahoma’s landmark opioid ruling could mean for other states Some experts say it could begin the kind of legal dismantling the tobacco industry experienced in the 1990s.
Health Aug 23 Proposed rule could make it easier to share addiction treatment records On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule that would give doctors greater access to records of patients who are being treated for substance use disorder, in an effort to better coordinate care.