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PBS News Hour - Health

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy2026 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses

    What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses
    Apr 23 2026
    The federal government is reclassifying medical marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with potential medical benefits and less potential for harm. While this doesn't legalize marijuana nationally, it does open the door for further research into its effects. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 mins
  • 1 in 3 Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage

    1 in 3 Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage
    Apr 17 2026
    At a moment when there's a lot of political attention around questions of affordability, rising health care costs are a growing concern for many Americans. That's especially true for those who are worried about being able to afford insurance premiums after an expansion of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expired. But they're not the only ones struggling with this. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    10 mins
  • Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness

    Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness
    Apr 14 2026
    Lena Dunham rapidly rose to fame more than a decade ago as the comedic force behind HBO's breakout hit, 'Girls.' In a new memoir, Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully explores how she balanced celebrity with her struggles with chronic illness, addiction, and trauma. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    25 mins
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