Feb 25 Analysis: Did dangerous substances spread after the Ohio train derailment? By Maddie Burakoff, Drew Costley, Associated Press Scientists say burning vinyl chloride can indeed generate highly toxic dioxins, some of the most dangerous human-made compounds. Some say it's important to test for the compounds now. Continue reading
Feb 24 Analysis: There's a mental health crisis among teen girls. Here are some ways to support them By Elizabeth Englander, Meghan K. McCoy, The Conversation The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 7:57 Abortion pills become latest battleground over reproductive rights By Sarah Varney, Maea Lenei Buhre With abortion banned or severely restricted in 18 U.S. States, abortion pills have become the new battleground for the anti-abortion movement. In a story co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, Kaiser Health News correspondent Sarah Varney reports on a new lawsuit… Continue watching
Feb 23 Analysis: Why compelling student athletes to share menstrual data may violate federal laws By Lindsey Darvin, David Schultz, Tia Spagnuolo, The Conversation When schools ask student athletes about their menstrual cycles, they may be infringing on anti-discrimination and privacy laws. Continue reading
Feb 22 West Virginia transgender athlete ban halted during federal appeal By John Raby, Associated Press A federal appeals panel has ruled that West Virginia transgender athletes can compete in female school sports while an appeal is heard on a state law banning their participation. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 6:07 Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals By William Brangham, Courtney Norris A highly contagious avian flu is infecting birds all over the globe. In the U.S., farmers have lost, or had to kill, over 58 million birds to try and prevent the spread of the virus. The H5N1 strain hasn’t caused… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 6:45 Teenage girls experiencing record high levels of sadness, violence and trauma, CDC says By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris In 2021, the CDC saw an increase in mental health challenges across the board, but it’s girls in the U.S. that are engulfed in a wave of sadness, violence, and trauma. Nearly three in five reported feeling persistent sadness and… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 5:38 Personal user data from mental health apps being sold, report finds By William Brangham, Sarah Clune Hartman Thousands of mental health apps are available on your phone or computer, offering services like virtual therapy sessions, mood trackers and meditation guides. They can be helpful and affordable tools, but what happens with users’ personal information? Justin Sherman, senior… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 3:23 News Wrap: Jimmy Carter enters hospice care after series of hospital stays In our news wrap Saturday, former President Carter entered hospice care at home, the earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria rose over 46,000, North Korea launched a missile into waters near Japan, more federal agencies arrived in East Palestine,… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 5:33 New study reveals the effect of racism and poverty on children's brains By Laura Barrón-López, Sarah Clune Hartman Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor… Continue watching