Nation Mar 09 The COVID pandemic’s lingering physical and mental toll, five years later By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela, Zoie Lambert
Health Mar 08 Watch 4:52 What’s behind the growing measles outbreak and how the Trump administration is responding The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. Southwest claimed a second life this week. So far this year, more than 220 cases have been reported across 12 states, with the majority in Texas. John Yang speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Economy Mar 08 Daylight saving time causes lower productivity and higher health care costs, studies say A vast body of research shows that every year, the shift to daylight saving time needlessly exacerbates various health risks, disrupting millions of Americans’ sleep and increasing the likelihood of accidents, health issues and fatal errors. By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation
Health Mar 08 What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico? Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Health Mar 07 Watch 6:23 News Wrap: Nearly 200 people infected with measles in Texas In our news wrap Friday, health officials in western Texas say an ongoing measles outbreak has now infected nearly 200 people as the virus also spread to even more parts of the U.S., Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones…
Mar 06 What to know about the Idaho emergency abortion case dropped by the Trump administration By Kimberlee Kruesi, Laura Ungar, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the legal fight signals how the Republican administration plans on interpreting federal law designed to protect urgent care when up against states' abortion bans. Continue reading
Mar 05 Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s drastic funding cuts to medical research By Lauren Neergaard, Michael Casey, Associated Press Separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued to stop the cuts, saying they would cause “irreparable harm.”… Continue reading
Mar 05 Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following Eli Lilly on Zepbound By Associated Press The new monthly price of $499, down from $650, takes effect immediately. Continue reading
Mar 04 Mennonites, West Texans at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates By Devi Shastri, Associated Press, Carlos Nogueras, Texas Tribune/AP The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted. But another outbreak is also spreading, and that's mistrust in vaccines and public health. Continue reading
Mar 03 Daylight saving time is coming. Here’s how springing forward could affect your health By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press Studies even show an uptick in heart attacks and strokes the first few days after the spring time change. Continue reading