Jul 24 Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons…
Jul 17 What alcohol does to our bodies — and why many overlook the risks Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own…
Arts Jul 15 'Post-literate age': Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure In recent years, there has been attention and worries about how reading has changed among kids. Those concerns include the nature of what kids are reading and how many fewer books are part of their education diet. A new cover…
Jul 10 How healthcare systems are dealing with climate change From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world…
Health Jul 09 Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. A new Gallup poll shows 11% of adults say they are currently using one, a dramatic increase from just two years ago when just 3%…
Politics Jul 06 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened…
Health Jul 06 What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats It’s summertime, and ticks are out in full force. While in certain parts of the country, ticks have long been an issue, they’re now spreading to new regions and bringing new threats. William Brangham discussed the blood-sucking terrors with Holly…
Jul 03 The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why…
Jun 26 Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health? They’re in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different…
World Jun 24 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country’s hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit…