Nov 25 Watch 5:22 Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increase in the risk of depression. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Nov 24 Timing of Ohio's new abortion protections unclear due to pending lawsuits By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The amendment did not repeal any existing Ohio laws relating to reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, delay or significantly water it down. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 8:03 Southeast Asia flooded with imported plastic waste meant for recycling By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman, Simeon Lancaster Last year, the U.S. exported more than 950 million tons of plastic waste meant for recycling and a significant portion of that ended up in Southeast Asia. The region has been inundated with plastic scrap after China blocked all but… Continue watching
Nov 22 What to know about treating Seasonal Affective Disorder By Julia Griffin, Casey Kuhn, Tim McPhillips While fall brings crisp, cool air and changing leaves, it also means a dip in the length of sunlight we see each day. As the daylight shortens, around 5 percent of U.S. adults begin to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or… Continue reading
Nov 21 3 things food banks really want By Laura Santhanam Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat. Continue reading
Nov 21 Uncertainty clouds classrooms as new pronoun restrictions raise concerns By Andrew DeMillo, Rick Callahan, Associated Press Indiana is among at least 10 states that have enacted laws prohibiting or restricting students from using pronouns or names that don't match their sex assigned at birth, a restriction that opponents say further marginalizes transgender and nonbinary students. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:32 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 8:45 In Ohio, nurse practitioners push to lift restrictions on how they provide care By Stephanie Sy, Gabriel Roy One in four health visits in the U.S. are now provided by non-physicians, as a growing number of nurse practitioners fill in critical health care gaps. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing care… Continue watching
Nov 17 The flu is soaring in 7 U.S. states and rising in others, health officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Nov 16 Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The action is mainly a formality, since the FDA had already alerted U.S. stores last month to stop selling the over-the-counter drops. Continue reading