The Billion Dollar Cost Of Child Marriage
Research on child marriage has mainly focused on the toll it takes on individuals. Now, a report looks at the economic impact on poor countries.
Health & Safety
Have We Missed The Point On Health Care?
It's the final countdown for Republican plans to repeal and replace Obamacare. But what if neither plan gets to the heart of how to make America healthy again?
CHART: CBO Weighs Who Wins, Who Loses With Senate Health Care Bill
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 22 million people would lose coverage with the Senate bill. That includes 15 million people on Medicaid, and others who could no longer afford insurance.
Routine DNA Sequencing May Be Helpful And Not As Scary As Feared
A study of whole genome sequencing found that while many people discovered genetic variations linked to rare diseases, they didn't overreact to the news.
From Birth To Death, Medicaid Affects The Lives Of Millions
Medicaid has become a prime target of Republicans in Congress who want to rein in the program's costs, which totaled $350 billion in 2015. We take a look at what all that money pays for.
More Time Is Needed To Study Health Bill, Sen. Johnson Says
Rachel Martin talks to Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin about the Senate's version of a health care bill, which is expected to head for a vote later this week.
Enrollees Who Work Still Need Medicaid, Kaiser Survey Shows
Rachel Martin talks to Diane Rowland of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about a misconception: If a person on Medicaid gets a job, than their health insurance needs will be taken care of.
After Decline Of Steel And Coal, Ohio Fears Health Care Jobs Are Next
Health care jobs now outnumber manufacturing jobs in Jefferson County, Ohio. Hospital administrators worry that Republican plans to cut Medicaid will lead to layoffs.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins Plans To Oppose Senate Health Bill After CBO Report
The Congressional Budget Office said Monday 22 million more people would be uninsured over the next decade under the Senate health care bill. Maine Sen. Collins later said she would oppose the bill.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins Firmly Opposes Senate Health Care Bill
Sen. Collins says she wants to reform flaws in the Affordable Care Act. This comes after the Congressional Budget Office said the Senate bill would leave 22 million more people uninsured by 2026.