Health & Safety

Head Of Medicare, Who Oversaw Obamacare Rollout, Will Step Down

1:27pm February 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Marilyn Tavenner said she was stepping down in February. She joined the Obama administration in 2010 and oversaw the problematic rollout of President Obama's signature domestic program.

In September, this 300-bed Ebola treatment unit, funded by the U.S., was under construction in Monrovia, Liberia's capital.

Guess How Much Of Uncle Sam's Money Goes To Foreign Aid. Guess Again!

12:25pm February 11, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

A poll shows that Americans have no clue about the percent of the budget pie that is directed to foreign aid. But maybe it's not our fault.

Random violence in Syria makes it a dangerous place for aid workers. This month, members of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent transported Syrians from a rebel area to a part of Aleppo controlled by the Assad regime.

Kayla Mueller's Death Underscores Risks For Aid Workers Abroad

12:00pm February 11, 2015

by Marc Silver

Humanitarian groups say the world is more dangerous than it was 15 years ago. How can they keep their staff safe in places of turmoil?

Are Teenagers Capable Of Making Life-Or-Death Decisions?

11:54am February 11, 2015

by Nancy Shute

The case of Cassandra, a 17-year-old who says she doesn't want chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, has sparked fierce debate. A medical ethicist says teenagers should be able to determine their fates.

Poultry bone broth is typically simmered for 24 hours or more. It can be consumed as a hot beverage, or incorporated into gravies, sauces or soups.

Health & Safety

Taking Stock Of Bone Broth: Sorry, No Cure-All Here

11:10am February 11, 2015

by Amy Blaszyk

There's an outbreak of bone broth fever in the U.S., with proponents raving about its nourishing and healing properties. But there isn't much in the way of science to back up some of the claims.

Texas Insurance Brokers Play Bigger Role In 2015's Obamacare

10:25am February 11, 2015

by Carrie Feibel

Though insurance agents say they initially felt sidelined by the Affordable Care Act, many are working hard this round to help uninsured Texans find a good plan through the federal website.

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Health & Safety

What Causes Breast Cancer? These Families Want To Help Find Out

9:27am February 11, 2015

by Paige Cowett

Many things raise the risk for cancer, including exposure to various toxins and radiation. But our knowledge about the range of chemicals and compounds that can trigger cancer is limited.

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Sara Martín reads bedtime stories with her children. When the kids were younger, she says, staying up to date on their frequent immunizations was tough, because of cost and transportation issues.

Schools Not Keeping Track When Kids Are Behind On Their Shots

9:18am February 11, 2015

by Rebecca Plevin

California lets kindergartners start school as long as they've had the first dose of all required vaccines. But some schools aren't tracking whether such kids end up getting all the doses they need.

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White House Reaches Out To Uninsured Americans, Jarrett Says

8:00am February 11, 2015

The deadline to sign up for health coverage for 2015 under the Affordable Care Act is Sunday. Renee Montagne talks to presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett about the looming deadline.

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Health & Safety

School Board To Move Hanes/Lowrance Students

7:11am February 11, 2015

by Neal Charnoff

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education on Tuesday decided to move the students at Hanes and Lowrance middle schools by March 2.

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