PBS News Hour - Health

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  • The latest medical news, analysis and reporting. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Episodes
  • What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause

    What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause
    Apr 16 2025
    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to find out what's driving the country's rise in autism spectrum disorder after a new CDC report said that rate had continued to climb. There are reports that the CDC plans to study a supposed connection between autism and vaccines, despite dozens of studies showing no connection between the two. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Why insurance companies are denying coverage for prosthetic limbs

    Why insurance companies are denying coverage for prosthetic limbs
    Apr 13 2025
    More than 2 million Americans are living with limb loss. A federal report says that number is expected to almost double by 2050. Recent reporting by KFF Health News found that many who have lost limbs are hitting roadblocks when they try to get insurance to cover the cost of prosthetic limbs. Ali Rogin speaks with KFF Health News contributing writer Michelle Andrews to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Why patients are getting hit with surprise hospital fees for routine medical care

    Why patients are getting hit with surprise hospital fees for routine medical care
    Apr 12 2025
    In recent years, hospital systems have been buying up medical practices at a rapid pace. Now, patients getting routine medical care are being hit with high costs and unexpected hospital fees — even if they never visited a hospital. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
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