PBS News Hour - Health

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  • The latest medical news, analysis and reporting. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Episodes
  • Study finds night owls have 'superior cognitive function' compared to early risers

    Study finds night owls have 'superior cognitive function' compared to early risers
    Aug 4 2024
    According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 adults say they are not getting sufficient sleep. Now, new research suggests it's not just how much sleep you get, but what time you go to bed and wake up that matters. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Azizi Seixas, associate director at the Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences at the University of Miami, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pediatric care

    The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pediatric care
    Jul 28 2024
    An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing early treatment and prevention of diseases can mean more problems and higher costs down the road. John Yang speaks with Dr. Sallie Permar to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Meet the wild chimpanzees revealing the medicinal properties of plants to researchers

    Meet the wild chimpanzees revealing the medicinal properties of plants to researchers
    Jul 28 2024
    Scientists are uncovering the healing power of plants with help from an unlikely source: chimpanzees. For years, researchers at the University of Oxford have taken samples of plants favored by injured wild chimps to learn about their medicinal properties. Sangeeta Kandola of Independent Television News reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    2 mins
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