Aug 11 Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has claimed 2,000 lives. Here's why it is hard to contain By Cara Anna, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press Congo’s health authorities report 4,381 confirmed cases, including 2,011 deaths. This outbreak is spreading almost three times faster than the 2014-16 outbreak in West Africa, the deadliest in history. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 7:36 What is postpartum psychosis? The condition at the center of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant, Katie Marlow The murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has brought attention to a rare but severe mental health condition. Clancy killed her three children and attempted suicide in 2023. Her defense says she was experiencing postpartum psychosis, which can affect… Continue watching
Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops By Ben Finley, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 6:45 How new findings on ovarian cancer origins may help reduce risk By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas One of the deadliest forms of cancer for women may not start where we once believed. Researchers now know nearly all fatal ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Stephanie Sy discusses with Dr. Rebecca Stone, a… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 7:46 The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our… Continue watching
Aug 04 How heavy school backpacks can strain kids' bodies By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press As families begin back-to-school shopping, here's how to know if your child's backpack is too heavy, and how to lighten their load. Continue reading
Aug 03 Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 3:20 Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food By Tim McPhillips Changes are coming to the commonly used sell-by dates on groceries in at least one state. PBS News multiplatform reporter Tim McPhillips spoke to two experts to get their take on the food labels and how you can save both… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 7:30 New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig A new report is detailing the impact of cuts to USAID and the program known as PEPFAR, which has been credited with saving over 26 million lives since 2003. The study from the HIV/AIDS non-profit amfAR found that more than… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:24 How state abortion bans are affecting doctors and how they practice By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford It's been four years since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision opened the door to state abortion bans. Now, a new study finds those bans are hurting women who aren't seeking abortions at all. Researchers found delays in miscarriage treatment increase… Continue watching