by Haley Hinkle | Mar 4, 2015 | Health & Science, Topics
WASHINGTON—A federal consumer agency is re-testing dollar store products in response to a recent report asserting that certain items contained chemicals exceeding legal limits. The testing and report draw attention to the fact that humans are exposed to toxins...
by Nancy Wang | Mar 4, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON—First lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday mental health is not only a budget and policy problem, it’s also a cultural one. “At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country,” Obama said. “Whether an illness affects your...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 23, 2015 | Health & Science, Living
By Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to launch a new system for analyzing the effectiveness of medical devices after they hit the market and are put in use across the country. The system, planned in collaboration with Brookings...
by Jesse Kirsch | Feb 18, 2015 | Health & Science
By Jesse Kirsch WASHINGTON – A growing Chinese space program could challenge American preeminence in the great unknown and cause a shift in strategic balance. Experts, testifying Wednesday before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, warned that...
by Astrid Goh | Feb 11, 2015 | Health & Science
By Astrid Goh Five finalists of state-wide drinking water taste contests come together Wednesday in Washington to compete at the national ‘Great American Water Taste Test’. The event, currently in its 16th year, is hosted by the National Rural Water Association and...
by Astrid Goh & Tara Longardner | Feb 9, 2015 | Health & Science, Politics
By Astrid Goh and Tara Longardner WASHINGTON — Six months after taking over as Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Robert A. McDonald has proven himself capable in the eyes of many of leading the scandal-ridden agency. But experts agree that the Department of Veterans...
by William Hicks | Feb 4, 2015 | Health & Science
The annual Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO was free to the public for the first time this Tuesday. The convention brought together inventors, engineers and researchers from the public and private sectors to show off cutting edge technology for naval or...
by Astrid Goh | Feb 4, 2015 | Health & Science
By Astrid Goh WASHINGTON — Money, work, family responsibilities and health top the list of stressors for Americans, experts said Wednesday in a webinar hosted by the American Psychological Association. The associationannual tress in America survey, which was conducted...
by Tara Longardner | Feb 4, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON—The United States leads the world in global health investments, allocating $9.2 billion this year alone. However, experts fear the money is not being distributed wisely. Each year, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide. That’s almost 1,000...
by Jesse Kirsch | Feb 3, 2015 | Health & Science, Topics
WASHINGTON—The House Tuesday passed legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, the latest of numerous attempts to dissolve Obamacare, but also the first strike in the 114th Congress where both the House and Senate are under Republican control. “The...
by Astrid Goh & Tara Longardner | Feb 3, 2015 | Health & Science, National Security, Topics
By Astrid Goh WASHINGTON — Veteran Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald brought his message of transparency about health care benefits to a town hall Tuesday morning. Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson and members from the Veterans Affairs Committee also participated in...
