Jun 18 Watch 9:42 ‘I had that DNA of caring for people’: Fauci discusses new book and life in public health By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:52 Bird flu outbreak at dairy farms continue to raise concerns about virus spreading By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, is spreading among dairy cows. It's been found in over 85 herds across 12 states and at least three farm workers have been sickened. While public health officials say the risk to… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 6:10 New study details potential long-term health risks as American girls reach puberty earlier By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins A new study adds to the evidence that girls in America are reaching puberty earlier with potentially troubling implications for their long-term health. More girls are getting their first periods sooner than previous generations and experiencing longer periods of menstrual… Continue watching
May 25 How humans learned to self-medicate with certain plants by observing animals By Adrienne Mayor, The Conversation The term zoopharmacognosy — meaning "animal medicine knowledge" — was invented in 1987, but humans have watched animals self-medicate for thousands of years and made medical discoveries along the way. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 7:13 College course examines depiction of drinking in film and its social consequences By Mike Cerre As college students wrap up the year, many reflect on what they learned in the classroom and what it means for their lives. At the University of Notre Dame, a popular course offering has very real-life implications. Special correspondent Mike… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 6:22 Hormone replacement safe and effective menopause treatment, study finds By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris It’s time to reconsider hormone therapy as a treatment for menopause, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This new review suggests that for women in early menopause, the benefits of hormone replacement… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 6:56 Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 6:37 Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals and risk to humans By Courtney Norris There is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird flu in the U.S. While federal health officials say the risk to humans is low, the virus has now spread to dairy cattle and sickened one person. Continue watching
Apr 02 The VA has vowed to fix how veterans receive disability benefits for this burn pit injury. Critics say it’s taking too long By Dan Sagalyn Because the VA does not have a specific diagnostic code for constrictive bronchiolitis, most veterans with this condition are not awarded disability compensation. But a new revision to the system could change that. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 6:53 Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone By Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. Researchers hope for more of this kind of transplant because there aren’t enough human organs for the thousands in need. But putting animal… Continue watching