May 08 Norway's Moms Have It Good Norway is the best country in the world to be a mother, according to a new report from the international nonprofit Save the Children. Niger replaces Afghanistan as the worst country for moms. Afghanistan had been at… Continue reading
May 07 Watch Incredible, Edible Bugs: Will Meals of Mealworms Catch on in U.S.? Incredible, Edible Bugs: Will Meals of Mealworms Catch on in U.S.?… Continue watching
May 07 Best and Worst Countries for Moms By Jenny Marder Save the Children Report: Best and Worst Countries to be a Mom… Continue reading
May 03 High-Deductible Health Plans: Your Questions Answered If the very sound of a "high-deductible health insurance plan" makes your head spin, you're not alone. Last week on the PBS NewsHour, health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser explored the growing popularity of these insurance options with high out-of-pocket… Continue reading
May 02 Health Reform on the Brink: Mixed Feelings in Maine By Jason Kane Editor's Note: This story is part of a series profiling the views of ordinary Americans and their experiences -- good, bad or indifferent -- with the health care reform law. To capture the essence of the opinions expressed, the stories… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 'Liquid Bandages' Could Help Re-Grow Skin, Save Lives Dr. Mark Carlson of Nebraska Surgical Research is developing a liquid bandage to stop bleeding quickly and potentially save lives in battlefield situations while also aiding future regenerative possibilities. This report was a collaboration with NET Nebraska and KQED San… Continue watching
May 01 Watch Newborns Addicted to Painkillers: Study Finds Troubling Spike in Cases Newborns Addicted to Painkillers: Study Finds Troubling Spike in Cases… Continue watching
Apr 30 ER Visits After Drinking May Not Be Covered Photo courtesy of Flickr user daveybot Up to half of the people who are treated at hospital emergency departments and trauma centers are under the influence of alcohol, experts say. That may be a sobering statistic, yet… Continue reading
Apr 30 Combat Paper: Veterans Battle War's Demons With Paper-Making The statistic is stark, heartbreaking and unacceptable. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 18 veterans commit suicide every day -- about one every 80 minutes. Many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, which plagues their thoughts, invades every aspect… Continue reading
Apr 30 Veterans Changing the Arts: Share Your Story If you've served in the military and your experience has influenced your art and creative expression, share your story. Continue reading