Jul 05 Watch 9:08 Skyrocketing cost of insulin pushes Americans to buy drug in Canada By Sarah Varney Insulin is a vital drug that some 7.4 million Americans must take daily to manage their diabetes. But its price nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, leaving some patients with no choice but to turn to black-market drugs or traveling… Continue watching
Jul 04 How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities By Philip Moeller Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated. Continue reading
Jul 03 5 ways to avoid food poisoning during your summer barbecue By Laura Santhanam Steer clear of gastrointestinal fireworks during your summer festivities with these tips. Continue reading
Jul 03 Judge blocks Ohio abortion law, allowing clinics to remain open By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett halts enforcement of the so-called heartbeat bill law that opponents argued would effectively ban the procedure. That's because a fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before… Continue reading
Jul 02 CRISPR gene-editing 'eliminates' HIV in some mice. What does it mean for humans? By Berly McCoy Antiretroviral therapy is the standard HIV treatment, but patients are never rid of the virus. A new study raises the possibility of HIV elimination through gene-editing with CRISPR. Continue reading
Jun 29 Detective who fought for 9/11 compensation funding dies By Associated Press NEW YORK — A former New York City police detective who was a leader in the fight for the Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund died Saturday at age 53. Detective Luis Alvarez's death from cancer was announced by Chief of… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 9:04 Why we often don't believe women who report sexual assault The response to sexual assault allegations made by writer E. Jean Carroll against President Trump is again raising questions about what women face when they take their accusations public. Judy Woodruff speaks with Emily Bazelon of The New York Times… Continue watching
Jun 28 As heat waves hit worldwide, a reminder that diving into cold water can be deadly By Mike Tipton, The Conversation Being immersed in cold water can cause a “gasp” response and uncontrollable hyperventilation. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the risk of death from this "cold water shock."… Continue reading
Jun 27 Florida approves statewide needle exchange By Associated Press The measure is modeled after a Miami-based program which also provides HIV screening, access to social services, the opioid-overdose antidote Narcan and other medical supplies. Continue reading
Jun 27 'Medicare for All' emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves. Continue reading