Mar 11 Watch 3:25 Miami group turns line dancing into therapy for grief and trauma By Alessandro de Palma, Student Reporting Labs Dealing with grief and trauma can look different for everyone, and a group in Miami has found an unconventional way of helping people cope. Alessandro de Palma of Student Reporting Labs, the PBS News journalism training program, has the story. Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 4:41 U.S. sauna industry heating up as more embrace it for wellness By Kaomi Lee, Twin Cities PBS The sauna industry in the U.S. is heating up. More health-conscious Americans are embracing this ancient Finnish tradition as a modern way to help reduce stress and promote wellness. Nowhere has the sauna culture taken root more deeply than in… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 4:15 Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications and views on vaccines By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Dr. Casey Means, the wellness influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the president’s nominee for surgeon general. As a prominent voice in the MAHA movement, some of her ideas, such as prioritizing natural foods, reducing… Continue watching
Feb 22 What to know about protein in your diet, according to dietitians By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact From popcorn to Pop-Tarts, protein-packed food is everywhere, and politicians want you to eat more of it. What’s the right amount for you?… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:31 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 6:55 Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Continue watching
Jan 20 The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status By Devi Shastri, Associated Press Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks. Continue reading
Jan 17 New research shows eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging By Moul Dey, The Conversation A new study found older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol. Continue reading
Jan 09 Some flu measures decrease, but no clear sign this severe season has peaked By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New data showed declines in medical office visits due to flu-like illness and the number of states reporting high flu activity. But flu deaths and hospitalizations rose. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 6:07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Unda Dittaboot The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the… Continue watching