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The gap between rich and poor Americans' health is widening

The gap between rich and poor Americans' health is widening

Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.
by Susie Neilson

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Augsburg offers Argosy psychology students a lifeline

Augsburg offers Argosy psychology students a lifeline

Argosy University psychology students were searching for ways to complete their degrees after the for-profit school abruptly shut down. Now Augsburg University is trying to launch a new doctorate in psychology for them, and possibly others down the road.
by Alisa Roth

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Two students convince lawmakers to create prescription drug repository

Two students convince lawmakers to create prescription drug repository

As an effort to slow the rising cost of prescription drugs, two University of Minnesota students convinced legislators last session to create a program to donate unused medication to people who can't afford it.
by Briana Bierschbach

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New treatments offer hope for migraine sufferers

Neurologist Sarah Benish discusses new therapies for migraines in our Tuesday health chat.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Poll: Americans say we're angrier than a generation ago

Poll: Americans say we're angrier than a generation ago

The latest NPR-IBM Watson Health poll found that 29 percent of people said they were often angry when checking the news. Another 42 percent said the news sometimes made them angry.
by Scott Hensley

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North Dakota abortion clinic files federal suit over 2 laws

North Dakota's sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts.
by The Associated Press

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How to be your healthiest self

There are many options when it comes to diets and workouts, but what do we really know about what works with being and staying healthy?
by Manda Lillie, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Through therapy, transgender women find their voice

Through therapy, transgender women find their voice

Once considered niche, speech therapy is more widely available for transgender people who want to sound more like themselves.
by Jon Collins

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Trump's plan to lower your hospital costs: Here's what you need to know

Trump's plan to lower your hospital costs: Here's what you need to know

A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game changer depends on the details, say health care analysts.
by Julie Appleby

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