Mar 05 Analysis: Eli Lilly is capping insulin copays at $35. Here are 5 questions answered By Dana Goldman, Karen Van Nuys, The Conversation Two scholars who have researched insulin pricing explain why Eli Lilly is dramatically cutting the cost of some of its insulin products and how it may improve access to this essential medical treatment. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 2:05 News Wrap: Residents of snowed-in California communities run low on supplies In our news wrap Saturday, officials warn some residents in the mountains of Southern California could be snowed in for another week after a historic blizzard, recovery efforts continued in East Palestine, Ohio, author Marianne Williamson announced she is running… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch 6:24 Popular artificial sweetener erythritol linked to higher risk for blood clots By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Andrew Corkery A new study has linked erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, to greater risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks or strokes. Erythritol is used in sugar substitutes, zero-calorie processed foods, condiments and even oral care products. Dr. Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch 3:36 A Brief But Spectacular take on memory loss and healthy aging By Steve Goldbloom, Melissa Williams, Ana Davila DY Suharya is the founder of Alzheimer's Indonesia and the regional director of Alzheimer's Disease International for the Asia Pacific region. When her mother was diagnosed with dementia, Suharya became her caregiver. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 4:42 Walgreens ends sale of abortion drug in some GOP-controlled states where it remains legal By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Walgreens, the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain, said it will not dispense abortion pills in several states where the drug remains legal. The decision comes after nearly two dozen Republican attorneys general wrote to the company threatening legal action. Sarah Varney… Continue watching
Mar 03 More seniors are becoming homeless, and experts say the trend is likely to worsen By Hannah Grabenstein Since 1990, the percentage of unhoused people who are older than 50 has risen from 11 percent to nearly 50 percent. Researchers say it will only get worse. Continue reading
Mar 03 Walgreens won't sell an abortion pill in 20 states after threats of legal action. Here's what that means By Tom Murphy, Associated Press Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did that. Continue reading
Mar 03 Communities struggle over abortion clinics crossing state borders in post-Roe era By Kimberlee Kruesi, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Residents in southwestern Virginia have battled for months over whether abortion clinics limited by strict laws in other states should be allowed to hop over the border and operate there. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 5:20 New FDA guidelines on milk spark disagreements between farmers and plant-based companies By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson It’s almost official. Soy, almond and other plant-based drinks that call themselves milk can keep using that name, at least according to new draft guidelines released by the FDA last week. Stephanie Sy explores the debate. Continue watching
Mar 02 Poor communities await first EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' By Michael Phillis, Brittany Peterson, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. Continue reading