Jul 21 Why child health advocates worry about the loss of federal summer EBT funding By Laura Santhanam Iowa has launched its own summer EBT program that food security advocates say provides nutrition for a fraction of kids who otherwise may struggle to eat enough when school is out of session. More states may soon look to adopt… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 4:51 What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 5:00 How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over… Continue watching
Jul 19 Analysis: AI in health care could save lives and money — but not yet By Turgay Ayer, The Conversation A professor and researcher who studies AI and health care analytics explains why AI’s growth will be gradual, and how technical limitations and ethical concerns stand in the way of AI’s widespread adoption by the medical industry. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 6:43 Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’ By William Brangham, Shrai Popat Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis… Continue watching
Jul 17 Juul can continue selling e-cigarettes as FDA says vaping benefits outweigh risks By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press It's a major win for a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend. Continue reading
Jul 16 RFK Jr. suggests psychedelic therapy for depression and trauma has Trump administration’s support By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials are signaling their interest in approving psychedelic drugs for hard-to-treat mental health conditions. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:44 AIDS program PEPFAR may escape White House attempt to cut its budget By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens The White House backed off $400 million in immediate cuts it was proposing in the global fight against HIV and AIDS and potentially other high-profile health programs. It's part of the package of cuts facing the Senate over the next… Continue watching
Jul 15 14 million children did not receive vaccines in 2024, UN reports By Associated Press U.N. health officials have estimated that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Tipping Point – The Mighty Mississippi | A PBS News Special By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the health and future of the waterway — and the communities that depend on it — at risk. Continue reading