Health & Safety
Women With Opioid Addiction Live With Daily Fear Of Assault, Rape
Such attacks among women and some men with an opioid addiction often go unreported because the victims fear retaliation from drug dealers or charges from police.
Macho Man, Little Princess: How Gender Norms Can Harm Kids Everywhere
Girls are vulnerable, boys are strong. It's a dichotomy that researchers observed in 15 countries around the world — and one that has big consequences for children's health and success.
With New Healthcare Bill, Senate GOP Give 'Repeal And Replace' Another Shot
Senate Republicans have a new plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but some moderate Republicans aren't yet on board.
Mass. Gov. Baker Opposes Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill
David Greene talks to GOP Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, who signed a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to table the Graham-Cassidy bill, which attempts to repeal Obamacare.
News Brief: Natural Disasters Strike Mexico And Puerto Rico
Assessments of Mexico's quake and the hurricane in Puerto Rico. A vote on the GOP's latest attempt to gut the Affordable Care Act could come soon. President Trump meets with his Afghan counterpart.
Sen. Rand Paul Says He Won't Vote For Latest Affordable Care Act Replacement Bill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has opposed all of the Republican leadership's efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act, including the latest attempt, the Graham-Cassidy bill.
Senate Republicans Up Against Sept. 30 Deadline For Last Effort To Replace Obamacare
Senate Republicans may vote next week — again — on repealing the Affordable Care Act. The latest bill is sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
Jimmy Kimmel Says Sen. Cassidy Fell Short Of Standard For Obamacare Repeal
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel credits good healthcare to saving the life of his newborn son. That led Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, to say that any replacement of the Affordable Care Act should pass "The Jimmy Kimmel Test." Now, Kimmel says Cassidy has fallen short of that with his new bill being considered by Congress.
A Neglected Family Of Killer Viruses
The five hepatitis viruses claim over 1 million lives each year. Yet the attention — and funding — can't compete with HIV, TB and malaria.