Jul 04 Watch 6:01 New podcast examines sugar industry's political power and mistreatment of workers By Stephanie Sy, Ian Couzens Sugar plays an outsized role in what many eat every day with the average American consuming more than 100 pounds in a year, according to the USDA. The multi-billion dollar sugar business is the subject of the new podcast "Big… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 7:45 How a blend of science and art is improving neurological health By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The blend of science and art is called neuroarts or neuro-aesthetics. The new book, “Your Brain On Art: How The Arts Transform Us,” shows both the growth and importance of the field that connects the arts and our health. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Mar 09 'Extraordinary' congressional health data breach could expose lawmakers and staff, House leaders say By Lisa Mascaro, Frank Bajak, Associated Press Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 7:04 New alcohol research shows drinking small amounts can still be harmful to health By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings Canadian health authorities had previously said that a low risk amount of alcohol was about ten drinks per week. Now a panel of advisors to the government, citing some of this research on alcohol’s impacts, suggested lowering that to two… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 7:18 Companies raising salmon on land face pushback over sustainability and genetic engineering By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin As demand grows for seafood, the business of fish farming is growing. Companies are raising and harvesting salmon on land, sparking pushback over sustainability and genetic engineering. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has the second of a two-part look at what's… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 9:31 Families scramble for aid as pandemic-era free meal program for students comes to an end By Lisa Desjardins, Karina Cuevas The new school year brings the end of universal free meals for many students. In 2020, Congress gave schools waivers to provide free breakfast and lunches regardless of income, but that expired at the start of September. Students and families… Continue watching
Mar 08 How climate change poses unique risks to pregnancy, according to the latest IPCC report By Jessica Kutz, The 19th Heat, air pollution and natural disasters all have been shown to impact maternal and fetal health. Climate and health expert Kristie Ebi says we can take more measures to protect those affected. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 3:58 Omicron spreads as free home tests are set to roll out By PBS NewsHour Starting Saturday, private insurers are required to cover the cost of up to eight at-home testing kits, while those without insurance can get a free kit from the federal government. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases rose by another 800,000 across the U.S. Continue watching
Dec 02 How Maine is trying to take food insecurity off kids' plates By Laura Santhanam Recent constraints on food supply and rising costs have also stretched school districts thin -- another reminder of the way that COVID has contributed to food insecurity. Continue reading
Nov 25 Polyp in Biden's colon was benign, potentially pre-cancerous By Associated Press A doctor's report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action. Continue reading