Sep 04 Watch Geneticist Discusses Decoding His Own DNA Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings. Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch Community Leaders Discuss Future of Gulf Coast President Bush and other officials observed the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the dead and touring neighborhoods. Four community leaders in Louisiana and Mississippi share their thoughts on the future of the Gulf Coast. Continue watching
Aug 21 Bush Administration Moves to Rein In Children’s Health Insurance Expansion By Admin, PBS News Hour The White House issued new guidelines for a low-income children's health insurance program that would essentially check states' efforts to broaden coverage to those at higher income levels. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch Moore Movie Takes Aim at American Health Care Filmmaker Michael Moore's newest movie, "Sicko," opened in theaters nationwide Friday. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the film's criticism of the health care and insurance industries, and the debate it has sparked. Continue watching
May 23 Watch Soldiers, Families Paying Price of Iraq War In a follow-up to his report on the financial costs of the war, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman looks into who in America is paying the price. Continue watching
May 10 Hospitals Charge Uninsured Patients More, Study Finds By PBS News Hour Some of the highest costs for hospital care are borne by those who can least afford it, according to a study published this week in the journal Health Affairs. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch Health Care Costs to Rise Dramatically over Next Decade U.S. health care spending is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade, from $2 trillion to over $4 trillion by 2016, according to a government report released Wednesday. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the report. Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch Essayist Chris Rose Answers Question About New Orleans Essayist Chris Rose, a columnist at the New Orleans Times-Picayune, talks about the Crescent City and the one question he hears the most these days. Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch Global Warming Presents New Business Opportunities As various groups push to raise awareness of the adverse effects of global warming and energy prices continue to rise, companies are advertising greener, cleaner products that may cost a little more. Continue watching
May 15 Watch Seniors Rush to Sign Up for Medicare’s Drug Benefit Before Deadline The Bush administration made one last push Monday to persuade seniors to sign up for Medicare's drug benefit before a financial penalty kicks in. Two experts discuss the deadline and what it means for seniors and others struggling to pay… Continue watching