Nov 17 The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Nov 16 Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The action is mainly a formality, since the FDA had already alerted U.S. stores last month to stop selling the over-the-counter drops. Continue reading
Nov 16 The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in the UK By Maria Cheng, Associated Press In a statement on Thursday, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it had approved Casgevy, the first medicine licensed using the gene editing tool CRISPR, which won its makers a Nobel prize in 2020. Continue reading
Nov 14 Advocates say Biden administration could do more to prevent millions from losing Medicaid coverage By Amanda Seitz, Kenya Hunter, Associated Press Advocates interviewed around the country say problems with the government forms, websites and phone lines in states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Arkansas have led to millions of people losing Medicaid. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 6:41 How a political battle is threatening a federal program that fights HIV By John Yang, Harry Zahn The federally funded President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief provides HIV prevention, treatment and education around the world. The program has seen broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for years, but now, a battle led by a small group of… Continue watching
Nov 12 Children who survive shootings endure massive health obstacles and costs, study finds By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News A new study finds that young people who have been injured by firearms are more prone to psychiatric diagnoses and developing a substance use disorder than kids who have not been shot — and their families also suffer long-term ill… Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 4:40 How gun policies affect the role of firearms in domestic violence By John Yang, Kaisha Young The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over whether the government may bar people subject to domestic violence protective orders from owning a gun. According to research, women are five times more likely to die when a domestic abuser has access… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 6:29 In Connecticut, these horses are helping veterans cope with the trauma of combat By Pamela Watts An estimated 15 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and depression. For some, it’s the invisible wounds that take the greatest toll. A program at a farm in Connecticut is helping ease those struggles… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 4:47 Why vasectomies are on the rise after the fall of Roe v. Wade By John Yang, Gabrielle Hays Data shows that interest in vasectomies as a form of birth control is on the rise after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to seek an abortion in 2022. To learn more, John Yang speaks with communities correspondent… Continue watching
Nov 11 Study published that finds obesity drug Wegovy lowers risk of serious heart problems By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients. Continue reading