Nov 07 Study shows possibility of detecting autism earlier through eye contact An infant watches a screen during an eye-tracking session. Photo by Kay Hinton/Emory University An infant's eye contact may be a clue into whether the child develops autism, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature reveals. PBS… Continue reading
Nov 07 FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats Mmmmm trans fat. D'oh! The FDA plans to announce that the food industry will be required to phase out the use of trans fat. Photo by Flickr user mhaithaca WASHINGTON -- Unhealthy trans fats have been slowly disappearing from… Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch Americans afflicted with ‘phantom noise’ seek relief from ringing in their ears By PBS News Hour Americans afflicted with 'phantom noise' seek solace from ringing in their ears… Continue watching
Nov 06 Sebelius says health site needs couple hundred fixes; ‘We’re not there yet’ .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Health and Human Services Secretary… Continue reading
Nov 06 Neuroscience may offer hope to millions robbed of silence by tinnitus By Jenny Marder Chronic tinnitus affects millions of Americans, and is the most widely reported disability among veterans. New research reveals the roots of the disease lie deep within the brain, and experimental therapies are providing hope for a cure. Continue reading
Nov 06 6 tips for averting America’s looming long-term care crisis By Jason Kane .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Is the U.S. prepared… Continue reading
Nov 05 The HIV rebound nobody is discussing Is an AIDS-free generation on the horizon? Not without the help of sex workers and other marginalized "key populations," public health officials say. Continue reading
Nov 05 An 8-year-old girl’s lung cancer is attributed to air pollution A women wearing the mask rides a bicycle on the street during severe pollution on January 23, 2013 in Beijing, China. Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images An 8-year-old girl from Jiangsu province has become the youngest person… Continue reading
Nov 04 Will your specialty care be impacted by the changing health care landscape? By Sarah Corapi If current trends hold, the number of physicians -- particularly specialists -- in the pipeline today probably won't be enough to keep pace with the future needs of a graying population, let alone the challenges of the new health care… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch Generic drugs don’t necessarily mean low prices NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be cheap, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether. Continue watching