World Oct 13 Poll: Most Americans fear broader conflict may arise from war between Israel and Hamas In the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, eight in 10 Americans are concerned that violence from the war between Israel and Hamas could spill across the region. “We are in uncharted territory,” one Middle East policy expert said.
Nation Sep 24 Why unexpectedly high ambulance bills are still a problem in the U.S. In a medical emergency, you want to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. But what happens when the cost of that transportation is hundreds or thousands of dollars, even with insurance? NewsHour health reporter Laura Santhanam joins Ali…
Health Sep 15 Texas schools and families struggle as hundreds of thousands of kids lose Medicaid coverage Advocates say Medicaid’s unwinding has put affected families in a precarious situation, with research suggesting that many who have lost coverage were still eligible. But in Texas, where child disenrollment rates are among the nation's highest, state officials say they…
Health Sep 13 Should you get the updated COVID vaccine? Here’s the latest guidance for the fall This latest COVID vaccine is recommended for virtually everyone. Here's what one physician says it means for you.
Health Sep 11 WATCH: CDC recommends updated COVID vaccines Updated COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for virtually everyone in the United States, following a 13-1 vote among public health experts Tuesday.
Health Sep 05 Your fall guide to COVID, RSV and flu vaccines After last winter’s flu, COVID and RSV tripledemic threatened public health and the stability of the U.S. health care system, doctors are urging virtually everyone to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID and for people to talk to their…
Nation Aug 29 Medicare drug price negotiations could save government billions President Biden announced the first batch of drugs designated for Medicare price negotiations that would make them more affordable for older and disabled Americans. But drug manufacturers are attempting to block the effort. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Stacie Dusetzina.
Health Aug 29 What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare? New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.
Health Aug 22 New PrEP medication recommendation adds options for HIV patients A set of new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force endorsed two additional medications approved for PrEP: an oral medication and a long-acting injectable, choices that could help narrow existing disparities and enhance access, particularly in communities of…
Health Aug 17 The No Surprises Act left out ground ambulances. Here’s what’s happening now After lawmakers dropped ground ambulances from the No Surprises Act in 2021, the price of an ambulance trip can still vary widely for reasons that no patient can reasonably foresee or control. Now, experts need the public's help to fix…