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How lack of regulation for tattoo ink puts Americans at risk
S2023 E278 - 5m 17s
Nearly one in three Americans surveyed this summer said they have at least one tattoo, according to the Pew Research Center. But while tattoo artists are required to have a license in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, tattoo ink is totally unregulated in the United States. Dr. Thomas Rohrer, a dermatologic surgeon, joins John Yang to discuss the associated health risks.
Why high ambulance costs are still a problem in the U.S.
S2023 E278 - 5m 18s
In a medical emergency, you want to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. But what happens when the cost of that transportation is hundreds or thousands of dollars, even with insurance? NewsHour health reporter Laura Santhanam joins Ali Rogin to discuss how a legal loophole is creating a dangerous dilemma for families across the country.
The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music
S2023 E278 - 4m 16s
For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class.
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