Health Care October 2019

Social Media, Doctors And Food

In the fourth episode of “Doctors On Walks Getting Food” Dr. Corriel talks with pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg on a variety of topics including social media negatives.

Global October 2019

Immigration Marriage Interview Or Trap?

A class action is accusing federal agents of using immigration marriage interviews in Baltimore to lure families in order to detain the immigrant spouse for deportation.

Global October 2019

New Immigration Detention Hub

Eight Louisiana jails have started housing asylum seekers and other migrants over the past year. ICE said it’s holding about 8,000 migrants in the state.

Health Care October 2019

NMSU Gets Grant To Tackle Opioid Epidemic

New Mexico State University has received a three-year $1.35 million grant for a project to expand the number of professionals in New Mexico to address the opioid crisis.

Health Care October 2019

Could Suits Against Sacklers Be Stopped?

A hearing in federal bankruptcy court may determine how much the Sackler family will be held accountable for the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma’s part in it.

Global October 2019

Census Bureau Seeks Citizenship Info

State data, including driver’s license information, is being sought by the U.S. Census Bureau. It has also made a new request regarding recipients of government assistance.

Health Care October 2019

States' Position On Tentative Opioid Deal

Which states have accepted the terms of a deal with Purdue Pharma and which have rejected it so far? The following breaks down the states’ positions.

Global October 2019

Abortion Medication Required On Campuses

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires the 34 campuses in the University of California and California State University systems to have abortion medication on campus.

Health Care October 2019

Who Says You Can't Eat Red Meat?

The debate over red meat is good or bad health-wise continues with international researchers seemingly contradicting the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.

Global October 2019

From ‘Desperate Housewives’ To Inmate

Felicity Huffman has reported to federal prison to start serving her two-week sentence. Huffman pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy in a college admissions scam.

Global October 2019

Toxic PCBs Linger In Schools

Schools and day care centers across the U.S. may have fluorescent light ballasts containing toxic PCBs. The chemicals were banned decades ago over health concerns.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Latest On Venezuela Mass Exodus

Several social media videos in Peru have shown migrants being assaulted, harassed or threatened, leading to concerns that Venezuela’s mass exodus is sparking rising xenophobic attacks.

Global October 2019

New Record For College Athletes

According to the NCAA, 89% of all the athletes who enrolled in college in 2012 have earned degrees, which is higher than last year’s record high.

Global October 2019

1M Kids May Lose Automatic Free Lunch

Nearly a million children could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches because of the Trump administration proposal regarding food stamps.

Global October 2019

One Giant Leap For Womankind

Christina Koch and Jessica Meir floated outside of the International Space Station to fix a broken part, marking the first time that a woman floated out without a male crewmate.