Health Jun 28 Living with diabetes was already difficult for children. COVID has made things worse By John Yang, Gretchen Frazee, Christina Turner
Health Feb 27 How a medical student helped discover lifesaving insulin Dr. Charles H. Best made his most important discovery before he turned 23. By Dr. Howard Markel
Health May 29 FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug Several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for a chemical that likely contributes to cancer. The announcement late Thursday follows dozens of heartburn drug recalls in the last year linked to the same contaminant. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Politics May 26 WATCH: Trump announces deal to reduce insulin prices for seniors Medicare recipients will be able to get prescription plans that limit copays for insulin, a potential savings of hundreds of dollars, the White House announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues that could influence November's election. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press
Health Jul 05 Watch 9:08 Skyrocketing cost of insulin pushes Americans to buy drug in Canada Insulin is a vital drug that some 7.4 million Americans must take daily to manage their diabetes. But its price nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, leaving some patients with no choice but to turn to black-market drugs or traveling… By Sarah Varney
Apr 18 This genetic test can predict your odds for obesity from the day you’re born By Vicky Stein Obesity could be in your future — and this $50 genetic test can predict your risk. Continue reading
Sep 08 Insulin’s steep price leads to deadly rationing By Bram Sable-Smith, Side Effects Public Media The price of insulin in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012 alone. That’s put the lifesaving hormone out of reach for some people with diabetes. Continue reading
Aug 17 What will it take to reverse childhood obesity? More than a single solution By Laura Santhanam A recent study highlights how complicated childhood obesity continues to be, as the United States scrambles to address one of the greatest risk factors for chronic illness, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease, later in life. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 8:13 Questionable diabetes treatment that raised hopes now at the center of criminal charges A national network of clinics claims it offers a miraculous procedure to treat diabetes, but many in the medical community are not convinced. Special correspondent Cheryl Clark from inewsource tells the story of a couple in rural Montana who believed… Continue watching
May 23 This digital pill wants to make following your prescription easier By Cat Wise Most adults say they struggle with remembering to take their prescriptions. A nationwide study is testing a pill with an ingestible sensor that tracks medication adherence from inside the body. Continue reading