Feb 12 Watch Debating the value and effectiveness of mammograms By PBS News Hour A Canadian study conducted across more than two decades raises doubt that annual mammogram screenings reduce the risk of death among women between the ages of 40 and 59. What do the latest findings mean for women and their health?… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch Calif. law change sparks debate over use of flame retardants in furniture Calif. law change sparks debate over use of flame retardants in furniture… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch From superstorms to sequestration, 2013 held progress and pitfalls for science From superstorms to sequestration, 2013 held progress and pitfalls for science… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch Sick Americans find solace in health reform's pre-existing conditions guarantee Sick Americans find solace in health reform's pre-existing conditions guarantee… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services with no co-pay Find out what the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) might have to say about your next visit to the doctor. Editor’s Note: Although Medicare regularly provides coverage for preventive services given high grades by the U.S. Preventive Services Task… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch Prevention on demand under the Affordable Care Act Under the ACA some preventive services may be covered with no co-pay by private insurance. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch Doctors Propose New Cancer Definition to Avoid Unnecessary Treatments Doctors Propose New Cancer Definition to Avoid Unnecessary Treatments… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line? When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line?… Continue watching
May 15 Study Pinpoints Link Between Fitness and Cancer in Men Photo courtesy: Flickr user Josiah Mackenzie There's new evidence out today that being fit reduces your risk for getting cancer. The study, released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting, looked at the link between… Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch Venezuela Celebrates Lasting Legacy of Divisive President Chavez Matt Frei of Independent Television News reports from Caracas, Venezuela, where President Hugo Chavez will be embalmed and remain permanently lying in state. Crowds lined up more than a mile to bid goodbye to their leader. World leaders including Iran's… Continue watching