Jul 06 At least 7 states limit patient costs for high-priced drugs By Michael Ollove, Stateline As more expensive specialty drugs come on the market to treat some of the most serious chronic diseases, more states are stepping in to cushion the financial pain for patients who need medicine that can cost up to hundreds of… Continue reading
Jul 04 Study: Fireworks release high levels of pollution on July 4 weekend By Kenzi Abou-Sabe As a national average, culled from 315 different testing sites, Independence Day fireworks introduce 42 percent more pollutants into the air than are found on a normal day. Continue reading
Jul 02 The downside of no downtime for kids By Kyla Calvert Mason Is a summer packed with science and sports camps, reading assignments and math practice the only responsible choice? Have you failed if your fifth grader isn’t learning to code or build tools with 3D printers? Should you be pushing your… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:23 After surviving Supreme Court challenge, what’s next for Obamacare coverage and cost? By PBS News Hour Since the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, what’s next for ensuring the health of the health reform law? Judy Woodruff speaks to Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell about its successes and what can be improved. Continue watching
Jul 01 How a time-use expert uses her time By Laura Santhanam Sociologist and time-use researcher Liana Sayer studies how people spend their time. But when unforeseen delays interrupt her schedule, she's only human. Here's the story of how one time-use expert worked to regain control of her day. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 4:49 Brain stent offers new treatment option for stroke victims By PBS News Hour In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in the brain, which can be treated with a time-sensitive medicine, but few get to the hospital in time. Now,… Continue watching
Jun 30 Why I wake up at 5 a.m. to golf alone By Mike Melia Golfing alone allows my mind to go fallow for a few hours. It offers me the space to think through conflicts at work or home. It helps me recharge emotionally. Continue reading
Jun 30 Is the secret of happiness contained in this Danish word? By Megan Crigger Denmark ranks extremely high in work-life balance. Understanding the Danish concept of “hygge” may explain why. Continue reading
Jun 29 7 ways to add an extra hour to your day By Corinne Segal How can we be so effective in our work, that we’re creating an extra hour for our life outside of work? Here are seven tips. Continue reading
Jun 28 What’s next for U.S. health policy? By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press There's no shortage of pressing issues, including prescription drug prices, high insurance deductibles and long-term care. Continue reading