Feb 14 CDC set to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration probationary job cuts By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Nearly 1,300 employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are being forced out under the Trump administration's move to get rid of all probationary employees. That's roughly one-tenth of the agency's workforce. Continue reading
Feb 12 Study suggests obesity drugs could help with alcohol cravings By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol. Continue reading
Feb 06 Power nappers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force. Continue reading
Jan 27 State lawmakers see new opportunities to pass vaccine exemptions after Trump’s return By Susan Haigh, Devi Shastri, Associated Press Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 8:17 The steps an Ohio county took to reduce infant mortality rates By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes When it comes to infant mortality, the United States ranks 54th in the world. That's about three times that of Japan, Singapore or Slovenia. Within the U.S., Ohio is in the bottom 25 percent of all states. Hamilton County was… Continue watching
Jan 16 Research is unraveling the mystery of what causes Huntington’s disease, a devastating brain disorder By Laura Ungar, Associated Press Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 5:00 What to know about this winter’s surge of viral illnesses across the country By John Yang, Kaisha Young According to the CDC, the number of people going to doctors with illnesses the flu, RSV and COVID is surging. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina joins John Yang to discuss why this year’s sick season is hitting Americans hard and what to… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 6:00 As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Hamada Hanoura For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are highly effective, they also come… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:35 How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical intervention ever known’ By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant It's been well known for many decades that exercise provides many benefits to our health. But a new scientific consortium is revealing new insights into just how profound exercise can be for the human body. William Brangham discussed more with… Continue watching
Dec 28 Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in grape skins By Andrew Waterhouse, Apramita Devi, The Conversation If you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season, opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine. Many components of red wine have been accused of causing headaches, but research suggests the most likely culprit is one you may not… Continue reading