Health

Tough Calls

By Allison McCartney

The sport of football is changing. Revelations about widespread brain injuries have ushered in new rules and a lawsuit against the NFL. But what about the millions of kids who play football in elementary, middle and high school? We asked…

Scientists find possible treatment for kids' peanut allergies

By Sarah Sheffer

Scientists in Cambridge may have made a breakthrough in combating peanut allergies, an affliction that affects a growing segment of American youth.

Public officials don't yet know potential health effects of W.Va. chemical spill

By PBS News Hour

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Some W.Va. residents reluctant to trust water supply after spill

By PBS News Hour

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Teaching kids to eat healthy in school and beyond

By Larisa Epatko

When Kirsten Tobey and Kristin Richmond met at the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, they found they had a shared interest in helping fill a need in schools.

Medical study suggests little evidence that former athletes suffer neurological disease

By Zachary Treu

A study published this month in "Current Sports Medicine Reports" attempts to turn the current narrative about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on its head.

Want $3,000? Volunteer to get the flu

By Sarah Corapi

In the hopes of making a better flu vaccine, NIH scientists are purposely infecting dozens of volunteers with the influenza virus, The Associated Press reports.

When good cholesterol goes bad

By News Desk

The battle of good vs. bad cholesterol might not be so simple anymore.

Start-ups, organizations take on America's food waste challenge

By PBS News Hour

According to the USDA, 30 to 40 percent of the food produced in America goes uneaten. Mona Iskander reports from West Virginia on how new businesses have emerged to help kitchens reduce food waste while turning a profit.

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