Health Nov 07 Health officials concerned about RFK Jr.’s influence in Trump administration By Amna Nawaz
Health Nov 07 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Nov 03 Watch 6:16 Why both abortion and infant mortality rates have gone up in post-Roe America Reproductive rights are front and center as the election enters its home stretch, more than two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite the state bans that followed the Supreme Court ruling, the number of abortions has actually… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn
Politics Oct 31 Watch 5:34 Harris warns health care on the line as Johnson eyes ‘massive reform’ if Trump wins Both presidential candidates brought their campaigns to the Southwest on Thursday. Donald Trump stopped in New Mexico, a detour from battleground territory, while Kamala Harris jetted off to Arizona. But before she left, Harris spoke with reporters about what's on… By Laura Barrón-López, Eliot Barnhart
Politics Oct 31 Watch 6:49 Examining the divide between Harris and Trump on Social Security and Medicare spending In the final days of this election, both presidential candidates are trying to win over older voters with their plans for entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is at risk of being depleted as soon as 2034… By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins
Oct 31 Watch 8:42 Why the American abortion debate is affecting access in Kenya By Neha Wadekar, Job Wander and Joe Mwihia, Associated Press Abortion is a closely watched issue in this year's election, and not just in the U.S. As president, Trump cut funding for international groups that offer and counsel on abortion services. With support from The Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Neha… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 6:40 A look at Harris’ and Trump’s positions on health care policy By Amna Nawaz, Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat With less than a week until election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final case to voters, laying out starkly different visions on a number of key issues. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a deep dive… Continue watching
Oct 30 McDonald’s E. coli case count rises to 90 as FDA inspects an onion grower linked to recall By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal officials on Wednesday reported more cases of E. coli poisoning among people who ate at McDonald’s, as government investigators seeking the outbreak’s source identified an “onion grower of interest” in Washington state. Continue reading
Oct 28 How to prepare for the end of daylight saving time and potential health effects By Associated Press The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's… Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 8:07 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic… Continue watching