Mar 23 Tuberculosis was once a disease in decline, but a resurgence in cases has health officials puzzled By Karen Dobos, Marcela Henao-Tamayo, The Conversation Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death around the world, outpaced only by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. Reports of TB date back to the time of Hippocrates, but modern outbreaks shows that the disease… Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 4:08 Nurse reflects on struggles of working the frontlines during COVID By Sam Lane, William Brangham, Mike Fritz As we mark five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're speaking with a small handful of the countless people whose lives were turned upside down by the virus. Our latest reflection is from a nurse who worked… Continue watching
Mar 20 Ovarian cancer blood test misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment. It’s the latest example of medical tests contributing to health care disparities. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Senate hearing on nomination of Mehmet Oz as head of Medicare and Medicaid services By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, dodged several opportunities Friday to say broadly whether he would oppose cuts to Medicaid, the government-funded program for people with low incomes. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 8:30 The COVID pandemic's lingering physical and mental toll, five years later By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela, Zoie Lambert Five years ago this week, the World Health Organization called the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. In the United States, officials declared a national emergency, triggering travel bans for non-U.S. citizens and shutdowns nationwide. Now, many who lived through the pandemic,… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 4:52 What's behind the growing measles outbreak and how the Trump administration is responding By John Yang, Kaisha Young The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. Southwest claimed a second life this week. So far this year, more than 220 cases have been reported across 12 states, with the majority in Texas. John Yang speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist… Continue watching
Mar 08 Daylight saving time causes lower productivity and higher health care costs, studies say By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation A vast body of research shows that every year, the shift to daylight saving time needlessly exacerbates various health risks, disrupting millions of Americans’ sleep and increasing the likelihood of accidents, health issues and fatal errors. Continue reading
Mar 08 What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 6:23 News Wrap: Nearly 200 people infected with measles in Texas In our news wrap Friday, health officials in western Texas say an ongoing measles outbreak has now infected nearly 200 people as the virus also spread to even more parts of the U.S., Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones… Continue watching
Mar 06 What to know about the Idaho emergency abortion case dropped by the Trump administration By Kimberlee Kruesi, Laura Ungar, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the legal fight signals how the Republican administration plans on interpreting federal law designed to protect urgent care when up against states' abortion bans. Continue reading