PBS News Hour - Health

By: PBS NewsHour
  • Summary

  • The latest medical news, analysis and reporting. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.
    Show More Show Less
Episodes
  • What to know about this winter's surge of viral illnesses across the country
    Jan 12 2025
    According to the CDC, the number of people going to doctors with illnesses the flu, RSV and COVID is surging. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina joins John Yang to discuss why this year's sick season is hitting Americans hard and what to know about other viruses in the headlines right now. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • As recovering addicts age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues
    Jan 12 2025
    The graying of America is being reflected in the nation's drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by their previous substance use. We hear from a number of people in recovery about their experiences, and Ali Rogin speaks with Wall Street Journal health reporter Julie Wernau for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke
    Jan 11 2025
    Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell Buhr, assistant professor of medicine and health policy at UCLA, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins

What listeners say about PBS News Hour - Health

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.