Jan 03 Watch 5:36 U.S. surgeon general explains why he’s calling for cancer warnings on alcohol By Amna Nawaz Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States behind tobacco use and obesity. Alcohol consumption contributes to roughly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths each year. A new advisory says alcoholic beverages should have a… Continue watching
Jan 03 Alcohol’s cancer risk should be clearly labeled on drinks, Surgeon General says By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 6:00 As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Hamada Hanoura For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are highly effective, they also come… Continue watching
Jan 02 5 years after it appeared, things we know and still don’t know about COVID By Lauran Neergaard, Laura Ungar, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 7:35 How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical intervention ever known’ By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant It's been well known for many decades that exercise provides many benefits to our health. But a new scientific consortium is revealing new insights into just how profound exercise can be for the human body. William Brangham discussed more with… Continue watching
Jan 01 Colorado veterans and conservatives clash over psychedelic therapy By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 9:13 New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Christine Romo, Connor Seitchik Maternal mortality rates have soared in the U.S. to nearly three times those of other high-income countries. Over 20 percent of deaths among new mothers are from suicide and overdose. Researchers and service providers have made progress in addressing postpartum… Continue watching
Dec 29 How to protect your cats from catching bird flu By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals but the death of an Oregon house cat is raising questions about the ongoing outbreak and how people can protect their pets. Continue reading
Dec 29 Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. again. Here’s what to know about the stomach virus By Anita Snow, Associated Press Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 58 percent of such infections acquired in the country each year, according to the CDC. Continue reading
Dec 28 Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in grape skins By Andrew Waterhouse, Apramita Devi, The Conversation If you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season, opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine. Many components of red wine have been accused of causing headaches, but research suggests the most likely culprit is one you may not… Continue reading