Health & Safety

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., seen on Capitol Hill on Monday, has announced his opposition to the latest GOP health care proposal.

McCain Announces Opposition To Obamacare Repeal Bill, Possibly Dooming It

4:58pm September 22, 2017

by Susan Davis

Arizona Sen. John McCain is the second Republican to oppose the legislation, after Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul came out against it last week. If one more GOP senator is against the bill, it cannot pass.

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals printed on M&M's will melt in your mouth, not on your hands.

World Leaders Gobble Up M&M's Imprinted With U.N. Goals

2:01pm September 22, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

Tens of thousands of the customized candies were handed out at this week's U.N. General Assembly, printed with reminders about fighting poverty, climate change and global diseases.

Some people seeking Medicare penalty waivers have experienced delays at their local Social Security Administration offices.

Advocates Say Seniors With Obamacare Need More Time To Switch To Medicare

12:49pm September 22, 2017

by Susan Jaffe

Although the government temporarily waived penalties for certain late enrollees to Medicare, the deal ends Sept. 30, which may not be enough time for many to comply.

As the burgeoning marijuana industry booms, who is reaping the benefits, and who is being left behind?

(Legally) Selling Weed While Black

12:16pm September 22, 2017

by Maria Paz Gutierrez

As Oakland's legal cannabis industry grows, the biggest players seem to have two things in common: They're white, and they have lots of money.

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A Tale Of 2 States: How California And Texas May Fare Under GOP Health Plan

8:17am September 22, 2017

In the GOP's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, California would lose a lot of federal funding. Texas would gain a lot in the short term, but experts worry Texas would not use the money well.

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Heritage Foundation On Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill

7:32am September 22, 2017

The clock is ticking on the Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. David Greene talks to Tommy Binion of the conservative Heritage Foundation about the Graham-Cassidy bill.

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A Health Care CEO On Graham-Cassidy

7:32am September 22, 2017

David Greene speaks with Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty, which serves 8.5 million people in 24 states and Washington, D.C., about the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.

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Powerful Storms Make For Compelling Stories, But Can Cause Mental Health Stress

7:59pm September 21, 2017

by Shankar Vedantam

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR's Hidden Brain podcast about how witnessing traumatic events — even from a great distance — can affect mental health.

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The chlorine that kills germs in water can interact with sunscreen, sweat and urine to create irritating chemicals.

Another Good Reason Not To Pee In The Pool

7:49pm September 21, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Urine, sweat and sunscreen interact with chlorine in pools to create irritating chemicals called chloramines. Those chemicals sickened dozens of swimmers and staff at an Ohio water park.

One Of Alaska's Senators Could Be A Deciding Vote On Affordable Care Act Replacement

6:07pm September 21, 2017

Gov. Bill Walker, I-Alaska, is one of a number of governors who have come out against the Graham-Cassidy plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. One of his state's senators, Lisa Murkowski, hasn't yet decided how she will vote on the proposal.

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