Health

What scientists are thankful for this Thanksgiving

By Leigh Anne Tiffany, Julia Griffin, Kristin Hugo

This year, the NewsHour reached out to a handful of scientists to find out what they're thankful for -- and here's what they said.

D.C. urban gardens bring low-cost, fresh produce to city's food deserts

By Larisa Epatko

WASHINGTON – Lelia Parker grew up on a farm in rural Virginia and moved to the U.S. capital 30 years ago for a more urban environment. But she still gets the gardening itch.

For Trump and GOP, 'Obamacare' repeal is complex and risky

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Here's the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation's huge and…

EpiPen manufacturer will be a no-show at Senate hearing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical company Mylan is refusing to testify at a congressional hearing next week on a settlement between the company and the Justice Department over its life-saving EpiPen.

Dementia rates decline sharply among senior citizens

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in recent years, most likely as a result of Americans’ rising educational levels and better heart health, which are both closely related to brain health.

Wireless brain implant allows paralyzed woman to communicate, but is it safe?

By R. Douglas Fields, Scientific American

Experts call the brain implant technology a “significant achievement,” but critics say the risks may not be justified.

No longer an emergency, Zika virus is a long-term problem, says WHO

By Alison Thoet

After a nine-month emergency designation, the WHO reclassified Zika as a long-term epidemic similar to other mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

This Trump-in-law may lose millions if Obamacare is repealed

By Rebecca Robbins, STAT

Jared Kushner’s younger brother, Josh Kushner, cofounded a startup created to capitalize on the Affordable Care Act — which Trump has vowed to quickly dismantle.

How cancer could emerge as the leading cause of death in the U.S.

By Laura Santhanam

Researchers at the CDC studied four decades of data to project when cancer may become the single most lethal illness in the United States.

Uncertain about Obamacare's future, millions ask if they should enroll

By Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News

Now, amid the uncertain future of Obamacare in a Trump administration, some resisters are feeling vindicated and other consumers simply don’t see the need to sign up. Still others, according to Affordable Care Act advocates, are eager to take advantage…