Mar 21 Watch 7:14 A mother's story of why mental illness 'should never be a crime' By Steve Goldbloom Jerri Clarkâs son Calvin was in college when his erratic behavior began, eventually leading to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. His run-ins with law enforcement convinced Clark that medical and legal systems have very little tolerance for individuals with serious… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 7:01 Why new treatment for postpartum depression could be a 'game-changer' For some of the many mothers who experience postpartum depression, therapy and standard antidepressants can alleviate symptoms. But for others, those treatments are slow to provide relief. Now the FDA has approved the first drug specifically intended to treat the… Continue watching
Mar 20 What we know about the FDA's new postpartum depression drug By Laura Santhanam A new treatment could offer much-needed help to some new mothers with this disorder, but questions remain about how affordable or accessible it will be. Continue reading
Mar 19 Jury decides Roundup weed killer was major factor in man's cancer By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The unanimous verdict by the six-person jury in federal court in San Francisco came in a lawsuit filed against Roundup's manufacturer, agribusiness giant Monsanto, which says studies have established that Roundup's active ingredient is safe. Continue reading
Mar 15 What the New Zealand shootings tell us about the rise in hate crimes By Gretchen Frazee People who study extremism say attacks against immigrants and Muslims have been on the rise as anti-immigrant views have gained traction across the world. Continue reading
Mar 15 Will fewer opioid prescriptions help kick the crisis? By Laura Santhanam Of all physicians, primary care doctors most frequently doled out first-time opioid prescriptions, suggested a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. Continue reading
Mar 15 How teachers are trying to stop the spread of hate By Courtney Norris More than 10 percent of the 7,175 hate-bias incidents reported by law enforcement in 2017 occurred at schools and universities. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 10:06 The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S. By Miles O'Brien Asbestos is no longer ubiquitous in building materials, and since it's proven to cause cancer, many Americans likely assumed the substance had been banned entirely. But not only is asbestos a naturally occurring mineral, it is also still used to… Continue watching
Mar 13 How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent? By Philip Moeller Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage. Continue reading
Mar 13 U.S. health officials move to restrict e-cigarette sales to teens By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Under proposed guidelines, e-cigarette makers would be required to restrict sales of most flavored products to stores that verify the age of customers or include a separate, age-restricted area. Continue reading