Jun 26 Watch 9:51 How conditions in U.S. detention centers can affect children's health The plight of migrant children held in U.S. detention centers continues to generate controversy. As Congress battles over emergency funding for care and resources at the border, medical professionals warn that even brief exposure to the current conditions could be… Continue watching
Jun 26 Why you should embrace your foot calluses By Vicky Stein Unlike modern cushioned shoes, calluses both protect your feet and allow you to feel the ground you walk on. Continue reading
Jun 26 You must be at least 16-year-old to marry in Louisiana, new law says By Associated Press Louisiana had no minimum age for marrying, although people under 18 needed parental consent and under 16 needed judicial permission. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 7:09 How access to period products removes a barrier to education By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week A growing number of states are exempting menstrual products from tax. Advocates for period equity argue taxing these supplies is unfair because periods are a necessity, not a choice. And some schools and universities are now opting to provide these… Continue watching
Jun 25 Smartphones aren't making millennials grow horns. Here's how to spot a bad study By Nsikan Akpan The “millennials are growing horns” study is flawed, and its journal has launched an internal review. Can you spot the study's six major problems?… Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 5:59 Trump pushes for new transparency with health care prices -- but will it lower them? Uncertainty around the costs of prescription drugs and health care in general is worrying Americans. A recent study found that one in six were surprised by a medical bill from a hospital treatment in 2017. On Monday, President Trump issued… Continue watching
Jun 24 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to make health care prices more transparent The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money. Continue reading
Jun 22 The Future of Food By Mark Bittman, Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman The Future of Food series from PBS NewsHour Weekend and Mark Bittman, former New York Times food writer and bestselling author, features reports about global efforts to produce enough food sustainably and ethically for a growing population. Reporting for this… Continue reading
Jun 22 Mark Bittman's recipe for cooking the perfect salmon By Mark Bittman, Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman Wild salmon is a well-managed fishery, and its fillets and steaks freeze beautifully for those times you can’t find it fresh. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 13:29 Future of Food: This genetically engineered salmon may hit U.S. markets as early as 2020 By Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman, Mark Bittman People are eating more fish than ever, and a third of global stocks are threatened by overfishing. A small company says its genetically engineered salmon can help meet the demand, as critics say it’s a step in the wrong direction. Continue watching