Episodes

  • Scientists search for ways to battle deadly fungus devastating North America's bats

    Scientists search for ways to battle deadly fungus devastating North America's bats
    Oct 27 2024
    The association between bats and Halloween dates back thousands of years, based on the superstition that the flying mammals are omens of death. But for nearly two decades, North American bats have been facing a deadly threat themselves: a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome. Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs

    Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs
    Oct 26 2024
    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 has surged nearly 600 percent. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Overdose deaths involving antidepressants are on the rise. The reason why is complex

    Overdose deaths involving antidepressants are on the rise. The reason why is complex
    Oct 20 2024
    For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sharp drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths. But at the same time, numbers from the CDC show that fatal overdoses involving antidepressants have been on the rise for the past two decades. John Yang speaks with clinical psychologist and behavioral scientist Alison Athey for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • 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