Experiences Of Discrimination In America
How do African-Americans experience discrimination in daily life? A new poll is examining the extent of discrimination against six major ethnic and racial groups in America today.
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Screening For Diabetes Is Working Better Than Thought
The CDC says 7 million people have Type 2 diabetes and don't know it. But a new analysis says that number's much lower. Screening efforts should focus on people at highest risk, the researchers say.
Long After The Hurricanes Have Passed, Hard Work — And Hazards — Remain
During Harvey, Irma and Maria, rising floodwaters and high winds raised alarm. But afterward there are new risks — standing water, mold, mosquitoes, deadly heat. Despair can linger, too.
Another Good Reason Not To Pee In The Pool
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.
San Diego Washing Streets With Bleach To Combat Hepatitis A Outbreak
The disease has killed at least 15 people and infected nearly 400 in the city, and it is hitting the homeless population the hardest.
Health Issues Stack Up In Houston As Harvey Evacuees Seek Shelter
With thousands of people displaced, health workers are trying to address the immediate medical needs of evacuees as well as mental health issues made worse by the disaster.
Stay Safe And Get A Tetanus Shot, Texas Health Officials Urge
Texas public health officials are looking ahead to meeting health needs in the days and weeks ahead, including getting prescriptions to people displaced to shelters.
Home Visits Help Parents Overcome Tough Histories, Raise Healthy Children
A program that provides $400 million in federal funds for the visits expires next month. Advocates and providers hope it will be reauthorized and even expanded, saying it's money well spent.
From Alaska To Florida, States Respond To Opioid Crisis With Emergency Declarations
President Trump announced Thursday that his administration plans to declare a national emergency to deal with the opioid epidemic. Six states have already taken this step.
What Could Happen If Trump Formally Declares Opioids A National Emergency
The president has already called the opioid crisis an emergency. If he makes it official through a formal declaration, more money and personnel could be available to deal with the epidemic.