Nov 01 How should we fight the opioid crisis? A White House commission offered these 56 strategies By Laura Santhanam The final report by the commission, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, now awaits review by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 28 Why having surgery later in the day might be better for your health By Max Blau, STAT The time of day of your surgery could have long-term impacts on your health. Continue reading
Oct 27 Trump administration proposes health law benefit changes By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration on Friday proposed new health insurance regulations that could affect basic benefits required by the Affordable Care Act, but not for a couple of years. Continue reading
Oct 27 Utah senator: Trump shrinking 2 national monuments in Utah By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump is shrinking two national monuments in Utah, accepting the recommendation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to reverse protections established by two Democratic presidents, a Republican senator said Friday. Continue reading
Oct 27 LISTEN: This blues song tells the story of the opioid crisis — and the ‘white coat men’ who started it By Laura Santhanam Singer-songwriter Marcus Oglesby said he found inspiration to write a song about opioids when he took a hard look at the place and people that raised him and found his West Virginia hometown transformed. Continue reading
Oct 27 This smartphone app wants to screen for pancreatic cancer through selfies By Dr. Amber Robins Similar to a doctor’s physical exam, the BiliScreen app examines the eyes for a yellowish hue called jaundice, a symptom of improper pancreas and liver function. Continue reading
Oct 27 For Russian children, fears of cancer are eased by a special doll By Larisa Epatko For a child, a cancer diagnosis can be the stuff of nightmares. So doctors in Russia have started using a doll to demonstrate treatments, answer questions and try to ease fears. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 7:51 Trump calls for new action, not new money, to tackle opioid crisis By PBS News Hour President Trump on Thursday declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and announced several initiatives to reduce the nation's overdose problem. But critics said these actions don’t go far enough and that more funding is needed. William Brangham reports,… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 7:34 What happens now that the opioid crisis is officially a public health emergency? By PBS News Hour President Trump has officially designated the opioid epidemic as a public health emergency. Besides the symbolism, what does the declaration mean for tackling the crisis? William Brangham speaks with Bertha Madras of the President’s Commission on Combatting the Opioid Crisis… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 5:19 Investigation reveals pattern of neglect by hospice caretakers By PBS News Hour In-home hospice care promises 24/7 support for dying patient’s needs, but a new investigation combed through thousands of hospice inspection records and found that calls for help in times of crisis were met with delays, no-shows or were never answered. Continue watching