Aug 05 Watch 7:50 Overwhelmed and stressed: Mothers open up about worrying decline in mental health By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen… Continue watching
Aug 05 The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, misinformation and missteps aided its comeback By Maria Cheng, Riazat Butt, Associated Press The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 6:58 Gates Foundation pledges $2.5B for women’s health worldwide By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Aug 04 After Hulk Hogan’s sudden death, here are a cardiologist’s tips for avoiding chronic disease By William Cornwell, The Conversation People who exercise to extreme levels and appear healthy on the outside can, in fact, be quite unhealthy on the inside. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 4:31 Why American children are less healthy now than nearly two decades ago By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young As the Trump administration works to reimagine public health, a new study paints a stark picture of the challenges facing the nation’s kids. American children’s health has significantly worsened across several key indicators since 2007, according to a recent study… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 4:47 New book explores the science behind ‘super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new… Continue watching
Jul 31 4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches By Tsehai Alfred While studies have linked high-fructose corn syrup to conditions such as insulin resistance, nutrition experts told PBS News that cane sugar is not a healthier alternative. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 4:07 Medicaid recipients in Louisiana brace for impact of work requirements and cuts By Lisa Desjardins, Sarah Clune Hartman Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:34 Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 9:37 A look inside the pronatalism movement encouraging Americans to have more children By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to the CDC. This trend has sparked fear among many on the right, from Elon Musk to Donald Trump, who believe Americans should have more babies. Sarah Varney looks… Continue watching