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Bans Of Same-Sex Marriage Can Take A Psychological Toll

Gay people "experienced a loss of safety" and felt treated as "second-class citizens," experts say.

Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains

New research and increasing awareness is helping patients live with the often devastating disease.

When Is the Right Time To Give?

Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go as expected.

How Can You Give A Community Better Health?

Ron Finley plants vegetables in abandoned lots to promote better health in his community.

A 'Wake-Up Call' To Protect Vulnerable Workers From Abuse

A court verdict exposed the exploitation of a group of intellectually disabled men working in Iowa.

From KQED

Transit Cuts May Affect Long-Term Health of Riders

Recent cuts to Bay Area public transit may be affecting some riders’ long-term health.

San Jose May Loosen Vendor Rules to Promote Fruits, Vegetables

The San Jose City Council will consider changes to allow greater access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

Young Adults Key to Obamacare in California

Officials with Covered California are expected to release, for the first time, a list of the health plans and rates they plan to offer on the state-run insurance marketplace this fall. They'll probably be watching closely for the reaction of one group -- young adults. They make up the largest segment of the state's uninsured, and if they opt out of the insurance market, Obamacare could be in trouble.

Report: Where You Live Changes How You're Treated by Doctors

A growing body of evidence indicates where you live can make a big difference in how you're treated for certain ailments. The report released Tuesday from the California Healthcare Foundation looks at treatments for breast cancer, prostate cancer and certain back conditions.

PBS NewsHour

What DSM-5, Updated Mental Health 'Bible,' Means for Diagnosing Patients

The American Psychiatric Association released a new edition of the DSM, which doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders. Judy Woodruff discusses the changes and implications for both patients and professionals with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University and Dr. Steven Hyman of the Broad Institute.

Major Embryonic Stem Cell Advance Raises Ethical Quandaries

Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have achieved a longtime goal. They cloned a human embryo to derive embryonic stem cells able to transform into tissues and organs genetically identical to patients who need them. Jeffrey Brown talks to NPR's Rob Stein about the science as well as the ethical concerns.

Why Angelina Jolie Decided to Undergo Preventative Double Mastectomy

In a New York Times op-ed, actress Angelina Jolie disclosed she had a preventative double mastectomy because she carries a greater genetic risk of developing breast cancer. Gwen Ifill talks with genetic counselor Beth Peshkin of Georgetown University and Dr. Kenneth Offit of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center in New York.

Study Pinpoints Link Between Fitness and Cancer in Men

There's new evidence that being fit reduces your risk for getting cancer. The study, released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting, looked at the link between fitness in middle-aged men and the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis later in life.

More from NPR

Is The FDA's Caution Hazardous To Our Health?

A group of experts face off over what it takes to get new treatments on the market.

C-Sections Deliver Cachet For Wealthy Brazilian Women

Up to 90 percent of women in private Brazilian hospitals deliver via caesarean section.

New York Tobacco Regulations Light Up Public Health Debate

The City Council is debating proposals, including raising the minimum age for buying cigarettes.

Criminologist Believes Violent Behavior Is Biological

In The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine says violent behavior, like depression, is biological.