Jan 06 Louisiana patient is the first to die of bird flu in the U.S., health officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Louisiana officials say they are not aware of any other cases in their state, and U.S. officials have said they do not have any evidence that the virus is spreading from person to person. Continue reading
Jan 06 Fewer than 0.1 percent of U.S. adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, report finds By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press From 2018 through 2022, only 926 adolescents with a gender-related diagnosis received puberty blockers and 1,927 received hormones, suggesting that fewer than 0.1 percent of all youth in the database received these medications. Continue reading
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