Friday, July 10, 2015 - 4:00am
The East End community in Lexington, Kentucky has long had its struggles. Nearly two decades ago, officials unveiled major new plans to revamp a neighborhood suffering from high crime, housing shortages, poor schools and other urban ills. But the plan didn't go as expected. What happened?
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July 10, 2015
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Friday, July 10, 2015 - 4:00am
The concept of "toxic stress" has rapidly gained currency in recent years to explain the damaging effects sustained stress and instability can have on young children. Reporter Daisy Rosario is exploring how such stress impacts underserved communities, and how it might be addressed through services.
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July 10, 2015
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Friday, July 10, 2015 - 12:00am
If you're interested in producing articles on major medical news, trending health issues, and high-interest topics in the health and wellness field for a premier online content network, check out this week listings for CBS Interactive.
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July 10, 2015
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Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 1:14pm
Next month, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide whether to approve the first drug for women who lack sexual desire. An FDA panel recommended approval of a drug that the agency has rejected twice. How can reporters separate the science from the marketing?
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July 09, 2015
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Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 4:00am
It's been a very eventful few weeks when it comes to the conversation on vaccines. California enacted one of the nation's toughest vaccination laws, and a new national survey out this week suggests the past year's measles and pertussis outbreaks have changed many parents' attitudes towards vaccines.
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July 09, 2015
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Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 4:00am
In Texas, alarmingly high rates of babies have been born with syphilis. It's since become clear that one of the causes is lack of sufficient prenatal care among some communities. The women receiving the least amount of proper medical care are often the ones who need it the most.
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July 09, 2015
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 4:00am
An epidemic of neglected tropical diseases is bubbling just beneath the surface in the United States, trapping the impoverished in a cycle of sickness and poverty. In Texas, infection with the cysticercosis tapeworm is now a major cause of epilepsy among poor residents.
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July 08, 2015
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 4:00am
By all accounts Charles should have been a success – middle-class upbringing, positive extracurricular activities and a Boy Scout. His future was bright. The opportunities were endless. Instead Charles ended up in the criminal justice system, a long fall for an Eagle Scout. What happened?
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July 08, 2015
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 4:00pm
In a world increasingly saturated with data, knowing how to effectively clean, sort and analyze the bounty can be an essential skill for health journalists. Veteran data journalist Paul Overberg led newcomers on an invaluable tour of the basics in our latest Health Matters webinar this week.
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July 07, 2015
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 4:00am
Despite new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2009 urging women to reevaluate how often they receive mammograms, there's still an incredible amount of confusion over how often women should undergo such screening tests.
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July 07, 2015
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 4:00am
In Florida, only one in three children receive adequate preventive care, and the state ranks 50th out of 51 states and D.C. in per-child spending. Reporter Maggie Clark will look into what happens when the nation's third-largest state starts "nickel-and-diming preventive care for children."
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July 07, 2015
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Monday, July 6, 2015 - 10:00am
When it comes to health outcomes, Johnson and Wyandotte counties in the Kansas City metro area might as well be in different countries. Radio reporter Alex Smith sets out to explore what's behind the health disparities, and what might work best to reduce them. Community engagement will be key.
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July 06, 2015
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Friday, July 3, 2015 - 4:00am
A cluster of serious birth defects in central Washington state has led health officials on a search for the cause. Experts believe a lack of folic acid may be partly to blame, but efforts to fortify common Hispanic foods such as corn masa have languished. Fellow JoNel Aleccia investigates.
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July 03, 2015
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Friday, July 3, 2015 - 12:00am
Many of the diseases ravaging most parts of Africa are preventable, but a lack of resources and the right expertise have perpetuated the problem.
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July 03, 2015
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Friday, July 3, 2015 - 12:00am
Entries to win a NICHM Foundation journalism grant are now being accepted, plus make sure to check out the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards.
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July 03, 2015
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