Jun 06 Studies Show Promise for Treating Melanoma By Beat Beat Two studies showed that new drug therapy options may extend the lives of patients with late-stage melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Continue reading
Jun 06 Sprouts? Cucumbers? Authorities Still Searching for Source of E. Coli Bacteria like E. coli can flourish on certain types of farms. Here's a look at why. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch Jack Kevorkian, Doctor who Brought Assisted Suicide to National Spotlight, Dies Dr. Jack Kevorkian died Friday at a Michigan hospital while being treated for pneumonia and kidney problems. He was 83. Ray Suarez reports on the man who brought the issue of doctor-assisted suicide into the national spotlight. Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch Dr. Jack Kevorkian in His Own Words Dr. Jack Kevorkian in His Own Words… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch Tanzanian Teen Dances to Educate on HIV A student in Tanzania shares her experience dancing as part of an HIV/AIDS education group… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch In Europe, Fingers Pointing Over Origin of Deadly, Costly New E. Coli Strain A deadly new strain of E. coli is sickening hundreds throughout Europe and so far baffling researchers and health officials. Ray Suarez reports on the outbreak that has many Europeans concerned about the contents of their salads and soups. Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch Europe's Deadly E. Coli Outbreak a 'Wake-Up Call' Over Global Food Distribution Toxic Outbreak of E. Coli in Europe a 'Wake-Up Call' on Food Distribution… Continue watching
Jun 02 Plate Pushing Vegetables, Fruit Ousts Food Pyramid By Dave Gustafson The government scrapped its food pyramid Thursday, replacing it with MyPlate, a campaign that encourages Americans to fill up half their diet with fruits and vegetables, and avoid sugary drinks and oversized portions. Continue reading
Jun 02 Toxic E. Coli Outbreak in Europe Baffles Officials, Casts Doubt on Produce By Larisa Epatko A toxic new strain of E. coli bacteria that appears to have originated in Germany has concerned people avoiding salads -- and health officials scratching their heads. Continue reading
May 30 Watch Vatican Maintains Stance on Condoms at HIV/AIDS Summit At a weekend HIV/AIDS conference at the Vatican, the Catholic Church stood firm on its stance against the use of condoms to protect against the transmission of HIV. Ray Suarez and the NewsHour's Global Health Unit report from Rome. Continue watching