Oct 07 Watch 10:36 The evidence suggesting GLP-1s can curb drug and alcohol cravings By William Brangham, Mike Fritz A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their diabetes and weight loss, but they’re also proving effective at curbing people’s desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangham reports on the researchers who… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 8:48 High cost of GLP-1s drives some to seek cheaper, unregulated versions By Stephanie Sy, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz Despite some recent improvements, millions of Americans still face significant barriers in affording GLP-1s. At the same time, many patients have found alternative, cheaper paths to get their hands on unregulated versions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 6:47 Understanding pneumonic plague after Russian lab worker's death By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The U.S. is closely monitoring a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease fell ill and died. Russian authorities insist there is no cause for alarm, but officials have imposed quarantines and… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 6:54 As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz Hailed by some as miracle drugs, GLP-1s have surged in popularity in the past few years. An estimated one out of every eight Americans is now on some version of them and scientists continue to research new potential uses. But… Continue watching
Oct 05 What we know so far about a Russian lab worker's death and pneumonic plague By Maria Ramirez Uribe Conflicting reports and a lack of transparency around the death have fueled concerns. Continue reading
Oct 05 Florida's dengue outbreak is largest in continental U.S. in decades By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Experts warn that local dengue outbreaks could become more frequent due to persistent mosquito populations and climate conditions. Continue reading
Oct 05 A Russian report says a worker at a Siberian plague research institute fell ill and died of an unknown cause By Associated Press Although unconfirmed reports suggest pneumonic plague, officials have not publicly identified the infection. Continue reading
Oct 03 Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak By Constant Same Bagalwa, Eve Brennan, Associated Press The drug is targeted at Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the fast-moving outbreak and is without an approved vaccine or treatment. The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some protection and another… Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 6:34 Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 9:31 Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford For years, mifepristone and similar drugs have been used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Now researchers are exploring whether these drugs could have other uses in women’s health, including preventing some cancers. But the politics and restrictions surrounding these… Continue watching