Jul 24 Most U.S. adults think abortion should be legal 3 years after Roe was overturned, poll shows By Geoff Mulvihill, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press The new findings from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll show that about two-thirds of U.S. adults think abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Continue reading
Jul 24 UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating By Tom Murphy, Associated Press UnitedHealth runs one of the nation's largest health insurance and pharmacy benefits management businesses. Continue reading
Jul 23 What to know about Parkinson's disease after Ozzy Osbourne's death By Stan Choe, Associated Press Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Continue reading
Jul 23 4 things to know about Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency By Laura Santhanam This month, the White House released a statement that confirmed Trump “underwent a comprehensive examination” that revealed he had chronic venous insufficiency. Here's what that means, according to doctors who spoke to PBS News. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 7:50 Examining the facts about contraceptives as birth control misinformation spreads online By Sarah Varney, Shrai Popat The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by influencers promoting misinformation. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 9:35 After fall of Roe, anti-abortion activists take aim at birth control By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford Earlier this year, the Trump administration scrubbed CDC guidance on birth control from government websites and froze $65 million in funding to family planning clinics that provide free or low-cost contraception. The moves are seen as part of an effort… Continue watching
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