May 11 Watch 6:43 What to know about new COVID variants and the spread of bird flu and measles By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young Hospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 8:06 How intergenerational connections help older Americans stay happier and healthier By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young America’s population is older than it’s ever been, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 18 percent of Americans are at least 65 years old, a number that’s projected to hit 28 percent in 30 years. And as that demographic… Continue watching
May 11 More medical residents are avoiding states with abortion restrictions, analysis finds By Julie Rovner, Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health News According to new statistics from the Association of American Medical Colleges, students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residency positions in states with abortion bans and other significant abortion restrictions. Continue reading
May 11 Did a tapeworm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain? By Adam Taylor, The Conversation Kennedy had been suffering from cognitive difficulties. Doctors initially suspected that he had a brain tumour, but it turned out to be a parasite infection – specifically, a pork tapeworm larva lodged in his brain. Continue reading
May 09 What to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog By Associated Press The U.S. government has updated its rules for bringing a dog into the country. The regulations apply to all dogs — whether you are returning from a trip overseas with Rover, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad. Continue reading
May 09 Guns are being stolen from cars at triple the rate they were 10 years ago, firearm safety group Everytown says By Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin, Associated Press The rate of stolen guns from cars climbed nearly every year and spiked during the coronavirus pandemic along with a major surge in weapons purchases. Continue reading
May 08 Dogs entering U.S. must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Worries about rabies resulted in a temporary order in 2021, suspending the importation of dogs from more than 100 countries. The new rules take effect on Aug. 1, as the temporary order expires. Continue reading
May 07 New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The ruling from state Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Doyle on Tuesday determined that state lawmakers failed to follow procedural rules around passing constitutional amendments. Continue reading
May 06 New research shows people carrying 2 copies of a certain gene are more likely to have Alzheimer's By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer's disease. A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene it's not… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:51 Patrick Kennedy's new book tells personal stories of mental health in America By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation’s community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with… Continue watching