Mar 13 Watch 10:06 The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S. By Miles O'Brien Asbestos is no longer ubiquitous in building materials, and since it's proven to cause cancer, many Americans likely assumed the substance had been banned entirely. But not only is asbestos a naturally occurring mineral, it is also still used to… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 4:02 Ebola patients stranded by violence in Democratic Republic of Congo By PBS NewsHour An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing, the World Health Organization said Friday, having killed 436 of more than 700 infected. This region also volatile, where health workers are attacked and armed conflict is preventing emergency… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 7:41 Consumption of marijuana edibles rises amidst scarce research into their health impact By Lori Jane Gliha, Rocky Mountain PBS As more states legalize recreational use of marijuana, edible forms of the drug are also becoming increasingly popular. But little research has been done on potential complications of consuming the substance, and some scientists believe they can cause hallucinogenic reactions. Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 2:43 Even a haircut can prompt a conversation about health care By Gabriel Kramer In the old days, a man went to a barber shop for a haircut and a shave. But at Urban Kutz in Cleveland, patrons are more likely to be wearing a blood pressure cuff than a neck wrap. Gabriel Kramer… Continue watching
Aug 12 After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find care By Molly Enking In some areas of the U.S., it can be very difficult to find a hospital or doctor who will support a woman attempting a VBAC, despite data showing they can be a safe option. Continue reading
Aug 10 Why is so little global funding devoted to adolescent health? By Laura Santhanam Adolescents make up a quarter of the population in developing countries, but on average receive less than 2 percent of all global health funding, according to a new report. Continue reading
Jul 28 New Ebola species is reported for first time in a decade By Helen Branswell, STAT The family of Ebola viruses has just gotten a bit bigger. The government of Sierra Leone has announced that a new species of Ebola, the sixth, has been discovered there in bats. Continue reading
Jul 14 Pulses of light restored hearing in gerbils. Could that lead to higher-tech cochlear implants? By Justin Chen, STAT Could light one day be used to restore hearing? To try to answer that question, a team of German bioengineers surgically installed coiled strips of optical fibers in the ears of deaf gerbils. Continue reading
Jun 30 Justice Department announces crackdown on fraudulent opioid prescriptions By Lev Facher, STAT Federal agencies on Thursday announced charges in what Attorney General Jeff Sessions called “the largest health care fraud takedown in American history,” an investigation into over $2 billion in alleged fraud by doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 10:54 What makes eggs ‘organic’? It depends on who you ask By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo The U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized a plan under the Obama administration that required chickens laying organic eggs to have access to soil, not just enclosures attached to hen houses. But before the rule could be implemented under the Trump… Continue watching