Sep 14 Watch How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s one reason doctors recommend women get yearly mammograms beginning at age 45, but for some women, mammograms won’t detect their cancer. A new FDA requirement… Continue watching
Sep 14 Injuries related to dog walking have been on the rise in the U.S., researchers say By Leanne Italie, Associated Press From 2001 to 2020, the estimated number of adults seen at emergency departments for dog-walking injuries increased significantly, from 7,300 to 32,300 a year, Johns Hopkins University researcher Ridge Maxson told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 12 Missouri bird flu case believed to be a ‘one-off’ and public risk remains low, officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Investigators trying to determine how the person caught the virus have not been able to confirm the exact strain of flu. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 7:14 Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm… Continue watching
Sep 12 Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there’s no time like the present By Vivian Hoang, Hannah Grabenstein Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them. Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump misinformation about abortion ‘insulting’ to American women, Harris says By Erica R. Hendry Vice President Kamala Harris pushed back against the false claim repeated by former President Donald Trump in their Sept. 10 debate that some states and Democrats supported “post-birth” abortions, or killing babies after they are born. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Trump says he’s ‘been a leader on IVF’ By Adam Kemp Former President Donald Trump responded to Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim during the presidential debate Tuesday that abortion bans are delaying families seeking IVF treatment. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Trump praises ‘heart and strength’ of Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade By Adam Kemp Former President Donald Trump praised himself and the Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Former Gov. Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in House hearing By Michael Hill, Associated Press Members of the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released a report ahead of Andrew Cuomo's testimony that accused the Democrat of staging a “cover up” to hide mistakes that endangered nursing home residents. Continue reading
Sep 10 Missouri’s ballot will include abortion rights measure in November, court rules By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press The proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution is expected to widely undo the state’s 2022 near-total abortion ban if passed. Continue reading