Nov 09 Watch 5:00 New study suggests link between medical imaging and pediatric cancer risk By John Yang, Kaisha Young Medical imaging, like X-rays and CT scans, are routine, non-invasive and painless tools used by doctors to make diagnoses. But a recent study of about 4 million children published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the radiation… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 6:34 Why regulators want to ban a key ingredient in kratom, a popular herbal supplement By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Southeast Asians have used kratom leaves as a home remedy for centuries. Recently, its popularity in the U.S. has exploded as a way to ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. But kratom is poorly regulated and synthetic versions contain high… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:44 Struggling rural hospitals compete for billions of dollars in federal funding By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Health systems in rural America are struggling. Many are losing money and over the past decade, more than 100 have closed. To address Medicaid shortfalls in the “One Big Beautiful” budget bill, Congress approved a $50 billion rural health transformation… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:50 What the 'bird theory' test may reveal about your relationship By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell One of the latest relationship tests to go viral is the “bird theory,” racking up millions of views on social media. It’s based on a theory developed by couples researcher John Gottman about the importance of engaging with partners when… Continue watching
Nov 07 Appeals court upholds order requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP benefits for November By David Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer, Associated Press A federal appeals court is leaving an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:10 The potential impact of lowering the cost of weight loss drugs By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom Millions of Americans will soon have direct access to popular weight-loss drugs at far lower prices than they pay now. That’s due to a deal announced between President Trump and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. William Brangham discussed… Continue watching
Nov 06 WATCH: Johnson says he won't promise ACA vote in the House as part of a shutdown deal By Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he would not guarantee Democrats a vote on extending enhanced tax credits for those with coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Nov 06 WATCH: Trump announces deal to expand coverage, lower costs on obesity drugs By Tom Murphy, Aamer Madhani, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Continue reading
Nov 03 Top FDA drug regulator resigns after officials probe 'serious concerns' about his conduct By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct. Continue reading
Nov 03 Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing. Continue reading