Sep 09 Watch 7:10 What can be done to prevent gun suicides as U.S. rate hits all-time high By William Brangham, Harry Zahn Firearms are involved in more than half of suicides in the U.S. The gun suicide rate has reached an all-time high, and for the first time, the rate is higher among Black kids and teens than white ones, according to… Continue watching
Sep 08 Florida Supreme Court to decide on GOP-led 15 week abortion ban By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to overrule broad abortion rights protections provided for decades under the state constitution and instead uphold a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans the procedure in most cases after 15… Continue reading
Sep 06 How gardens enable refugees and immigrants to put down roots in new communities By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Gardening and community gardens can help immigrant and refugee communities supplement their pantries by growing their own culturally appropriate food that isn’t readily found in grocery stores while maintaining a connection with their homeland across generations. Two community garden projects… Continue reading
Sep 06 EPA to delay setting air quality standards despite advisory panel recommendation By Matthew Daly, Associated Press It's the second time in 12 years a Democratic administration has put off a new ozone standard before an election year. Continue reading
Sep 05 Georgia can resume enforcing ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth, judge says By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Judge Sarah Geraghty on Tuesday put her previous order blocking the ban on hold. Attorneys for Georgia had asked her to vacate the preliminary injunction because an appeals court allowed enforcement of a similar Alabama law. Continue reading
Sep 05 New long COVID guidance aims to help doctors identify mental health symptoms By Casey Kuhn, Mekhi Hill, Nicole Ellis As millions of Americans seek answers about long COVID, a recent advisory from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is giving physicians better guidance on how to identify mental health symptoms that may stem from the condition. Continue reading
Sep 05 Your fall guide to COVID, RSV and flu vaccines By Laura Santhanam After last winter’s flu, COVID and RSV tripledemic threatened public health and the stability of the U.S. health care system, doctors are urging virtually everyone to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID and for people to talk to their… Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 8:15 Arkansas Medicaid recipients fight to stay covered after federal protections end By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Medicaid enrollments reached unprecedented levels when Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off of the health insurance plan during the pandemic. But that policy has ended, and now states have until 2024 to check people’s eligibility and remove those… Continue watching
Sep 02 Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless. Here's how how that belief can put health at risk By Beth Cohen, The Conversation Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use is increasing. Emerging research raises concerns about the health effects of cannabis smoke exposure. Continue reading
Aug 31 Senate GOP leader McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an incident Wednesday when McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. The 81-year-old McConnell remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference. Continue reading