Science Jan 20 The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Nation Jan 20 The stories we tell ourselves about America Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. By Geoff Bennett
Health Jan 19 Why nutrition experts are wary of new federal dietary guidelines that advise doubling protein The guidance emphasizes red meat, whole milk and other animal sources of protein, while downplaying plant-based offerings. But top nutrition experts question the protein push, saying Americans already consume more protein than they need, and there’s no new evidence that people need… By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jan 17 New research shows eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging A new study found older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol. By Moul Dey, The Conversation
Jan 16 Watch MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Trump blames Democrats for rural health care struggles at roundtable event By Associated Press President Donald Trump quickly turned a White House rural health care forum Friday into a grievance session against Democrats and a bragging session on the votes he’s gotten in rural America. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 7:03 Black midwife's death highlights racial gap in maternal mortality By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant The death of a Black midwife following complications from giving birth has renewed difficult questions surrounding inequities in Black maternal health care. Black women are still three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Stephanie… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 6:09 White House slashes, then restores, funding to treat mental health and addiction By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris One day after the Trump administration cut off billions in funding for mental health and addiction programs across the country, the White House is reversing course and restoring about $2 billion in federal grants. The decision, which impacted thousands of… Continue watching
Jan 15 WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire. Continue reading