Health

FDA makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration proposed 13 new warnings that would appear on all cigarettes, including images of cancerous tumors, diseased lungs and feet with amputated toes.

Planned Parenthood to exit federal family planning program unless court acts

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A spokeswoman told the Associated Press that Planned Parenthood clinics "will be formally out of the Title X program" by Monday unless the full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco halts the new rules.

Michigan State’s deal with feds outlines steps to prevent sexual assaults

By David Eggert, Associated Press

The deal will resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar's abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment.

How U.S. citizens’ health could suffer under Trump’s new rule aimed at immigrants

By Laura Santhanam

The Trump administration says the rule is aimed at protecting benefits for American citizens, but this rule appears to place young U.S. citizens -- the children of immigrants -- at risk.

Early study results suggest 2 Ebola treatments are saving lives

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

The preliminary findings prompted an early halt to a major study on the drugs and a decision to prioritize their use in Congo, where a yearlong outbreak has killed more than 1,800 people.

Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity

By Philip Moeller

Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S.

After Ferguson, black men still face the highest risk of being killed by police

By Laura Santhanam

These numbers are “conservative,” and many killings likely go unreported, researchers said in this recent study.

Why California is struggling to provide adequate mental health care

By Byrhonda Lyons, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters

With more Americans seeking treatment for mental health issues, lawmakers and the U.S. health care system are having trouble keeping up. People with severe mental illnesses who don't find adequate health care often end up on the streets or behind…

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How states have moved to make gun laws while Congress is deadlocked

By Laura Santhanam

With no shortage of gun law ideas but an absence of national consensus and data, states have stepped up to pass their own. The PBS NewsHour looked into what policies have gained traction.

Why mental illness can’t predict mass shootings

By Nsikan Akpan

More than 90 percent of violent crimes — including shootings — would likely still occur even if every suspect with a mental health condition was stopped before they carried out an attack.