Episodes

  • How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy

    How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy
    Apr 19 2025
    For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture and speaks with Adana Llanos, co-leader of the Cancer Population Science Program at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September

    ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September
    Apr 16 2025
    In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccines and instead emphasized the government’s plans to study potential environmental factors. To help put Kennedy's pledge in context, Stephanie Sy spoke with Christine Ladd-Acosta of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • 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
  • Man whose blood helped develop measles vaccine weighs in on recent outbreak

    Man whose blood helped develop measles vaccine weighs in on recent outbreak
    Apr 8 2025
    A second child died from measles-related causes in Texas where an outbreak has infected at least 505. Until this year, the U.S. had no reported measles deaths in a decade. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former anti-vaccine advocate, now says the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles. Deema Zein spoke with someone who had a front-row seat to its creation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Are gummy vitamins as effective as traditional vitamin pills?

    Are gummy vitamins as effective as traditional vitamin pills?
    Apr 5 2025
    Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with traditional vitamin pills? Ali Rogin speaks with registered dietitian Shyla Davis-Cadogan to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • How private equity’s increasing role in health care is affecting patients

    How private equity’s increasing role in health care is affecting patients
    Apr 2 2025
    Economics correspondent Paul Solman is exploring the impact on communities in Massachusetts after a private equity firm bought struggling hospitals. In his second report, he looks at how private equity's increasing role in health care is affecting patients. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
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