Episodes

  • Why hurricanes can cause thousands more deaths in the years after they hit

    Why hurricanes can cause thousands more deaths in the years after they hit
    Oct 12 2024
    The official death toll from Hurricane Milton may not be telling the whole story. New research suggests that lasting damage from storms like Milton could result in thousands of additional deaths in future years, particularly among society's most vulnerable. John Yang speaks with Washington Post climate reporter Sarah Kaplan for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • What to know about a rare but serious medical condition caused by strenuous workouts

    What to know about a rare but serious medical condition caused by strenuous workouts
    Sep 29 2024
    Officials at Tufts University are investigating an athletic team workout that resulted in nine lacrosse players being hospitalized. The incident has put a spotlight on rhabdomyolysis, a serious, somewhat rare and potentially fatal muscle condition that can be brought on by overexertion. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Miho Tanaka to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • New wearable technology takes us into the minds of babies

    New wearable technology takes us into the minds of babies
    Sep 28 2024
    When a baby fusses or cries, exhausted parents may wish they could know what's going on inside their baby's brain. Now, scientists hope clues could come with the help of a wearable brain imaging device. The new technology can track cognitive functions and may one day help identify early signs of autism or ADHD. ITV News science correspondent Martin Stew reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    3 mins
  • Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy

    Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy
    Sep 24 2024
    Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker's CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face questions about why those prices are so high. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here's what parents should know

    Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here's what parents should know
    Sep 22 2024
    For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric nutritionist and dietitian Jill Castle joins Ali Rogin to discuss what parents need to know to ensure they are giving their children a balanced diet. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Investigation links Georgia's abortion ban to preventable deaths of 2 women

    Investigation links Georgia's abortion ban to preventable deaths of 2 women
    Sep 18 2024
    We're learning more about the effects of abortion restrictions enacted after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. ProPublica found at least two women in Georgia who died after being unable to get either a legal abortion or timely medical care. Committees examining pregnancy-related deaths concluded that both were preventable. John Yang discussed more with ProPublica's Kavitha Surana. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases

    How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases
    Sep 14 2024
    About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That's one reason doctors recommend women get yearly mammograms beginning at age 45, but for some women, mammograms won't detect their cancer. A new FDA requirement could lead to more breast cancer cases being identified, saving lives. JoAnn Pushkin, executive director of DenseBreast-info.org, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed

    Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed
    Sep 12 2024
    The CEO of the nation's largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm that generated huge fortunes for investors and its CEO, but left patients in dangerous conditions. William Brangham discussed more with Mark Arsenault. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins