Nation Nov 28 What makes nurses vulnerable to burnout and how it impacts the care they provide A federal study shows that last year, nearly half of healthcare workers reported they often feel burned out. Research suggests nurses are especially vulnerable and that can impact the care they provide. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center…
Health Nov 18 In Ohio, nurse practitioners push to lift restrictions on how they provide care One in four health visits in the U.S. are now provided by non-physicians, as a growing number of nurse practitioners fill in critical health care gaps. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing care…
Arts Nov 02 'Wild Kingdom' returns to TV to inspire the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts Sixty years after it originally debuted, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom will return to TV in October. The reboot comes at a time when wildlife is more threatened than ever with an estimated 40% of animals at risk of extinction.
Nation Oct 31 Alabama jail accused of mistreating pregnant detainees, putting unborn children at risk A new federal civil rights lawsuit is raising concerns about the treatment of pregnant detainees at an Alabama jail and the potential harm to their unborn children whom the law claims to protect. Stephanie Sy reports.
Nation Oct 30 How the prolonged ADHD medication shortage is straining patients and their families Since the pandemic eased, millions of Americans have had to deal with several drug shortages. For those with ADHD, it's been an especially difficult year as they and their families have struggled to get through ordinary daily routines. Stephanie Sy…
Nation Oct 25 UAW strike against Detroit automakers expands to more plants as negotiations continue The United Auto Workers expanded its strike this week, targeting some of the most profitable plants of Detroit’s automakers. The strikes now involve 46,000 workers at 40 assembly plants and parts centers around the country. On its 41st day, a…
Nation Oct 24 Dozens of states sue Meta claiming social media addiction harms children's mental health More than 40 states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, accusing the tech giant of building addictive features into its popular social media platforms that contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The states say Meta uses "powerful…
Nation Oct 10 Oregon decriminalization reveals possible solutions and challenges to addressing addiction It’s been more than two and half years since a first-of-its-kind law went into effect in Oregon that decriminalized small possession of most drugs, including opioids and methamphetamines. Stephanie Sy reports from Portland on what’s working and what’s not working…
Nation Oct 02 Child care centers face funding gap as pandemic-era grants expire Key funding for child care centers dating back to the pandemic ended on Saturday. More than 220,000 centers counted on those grants to help pay the bills and raise wages. With the loss of funding, one progressive think tank projects…
World Sep 14 Catastrophic flooding sparks renewed scrutiny of Libya's divided government In Libya, deep fears are becoming a horrific reality as the death toll from the devastating floods there has spiked to more than 11,000. Thousands are still missing, submerged in the muddy mire or washed out to sea. Stephanie Sy…