NPR News: Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades

Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades
The two NASA astronauts who flew on the SpaceX craft to the International Space Station in May are scheduled to return to Earth on Sunday. But there's a hurricane forecast for the splashdown vicinity.

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Health & Science - August 1, 2020 at 04:51AM - Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades

NPR News: Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says

Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says
Medical workers in and outside the country say there's a lack of medicine and tests.

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Health Care - August 1, 2020 at 03:37AM - Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says

NPR News: U.S. Missionary With No Medical Training Settles Suit Over Child Deaths At Her Center

U.S. Missionary With No Medical Training Settles Suit Over Child Deaths At Her Center
Renee Bach ran a treatment center for severely malnourished children in Uganda. Over five years, 105 died. This week, a lawsuit by two mothers who each lost a son was settled with a cash payment.

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NPR News: Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Study Elephant Calls

Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Study Elephant Calls
The Elephant Listening Project has been listening to elephant calls for 20 years to learn more about animals. But identifying the calls used to be laborious — until scientists used AI.

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Health & Science - August 1, 2020 at 03:10AM - Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Study Elephant Calls

NPR News: New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment

New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dana Scott, a doctoral candidate in economics at Yale University, about her study that looked at whether expanded jobless benefits reduced incentives to look for work.

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Health & Science - August 1, 2020 at 03:10AM - New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment

NPR News: U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine
Federal government makes sixth and largest deal for coronavirus vaccine candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed.

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Health & Science - July 31, 2020 at 11:02PM - U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

NPR News: U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine
Federal government makes sixth and largest deal for coronavirus vaccine candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed.

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Health Care - July 31, 2020 at 11:02PM - U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

NPR News: High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition

High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition
Lillian Kay Petersen, 17, has won the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a top science and math competition for high school seniors. Her winning project: a tool to predict crop harvests.

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Health & Science - July 30, 2020 at 05:18PM - High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition

NPR News: 'It's Very Daunting And Overwhelming': School Nurses On Preparing For The School Year

'It's Very Daunting And Overwhelming': School Nurses On Preparing For The School Year
School nurses are often the first line of health care for students. They are now working with their districts to help make plans for the upcoming school year — but some don't have much of a say.

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Health Care - July 31, 2020 at 03:19AM - 'It's Very Daunting And Overwhelming': School Nurses On Preparing For The School Year

NPR News: 'It's Very Daunting And Overwhelming': School Nurses On Preparing For The School Year

'It's Very Daunting And Overwhelming': School Nurses On Preparing For The School Year
School nurses are often the first line of health care for students. They are now working with their districts to help make plans for the upcoming school year — but some don't have much of a say.

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NPR News: Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)

Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)
Studies COVID-19 vaccine candidates in monkeys show promise of an effective vaccine, but it will large scale human trials to know for sure if they work.

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Health & Science - July 31, 2020 at 03:10AM - Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)

NPR News: Air Quality Disparities Persist Despite Overall Gains

Air Quality Disparities Persist Despite Overall Gains
A new study finds that the U.S. places with the most polluted air in the 1980s remain the most polluted today. Poor people and people of color are more likely to live in places with dirty air.

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Health & Science - July 31, 2020 at 01:14AM - Air Quality Disparities Persist Despite Overall Gains

NPR News: The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists

The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists
Scientists have modified the genes of a squid, and genetically-altered octopuses could be coming soon.

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Health & Science - July 30, 2020 at 10:01PM - The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists

NPR News: Will Missouri Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid? Voters To Decide

Will Missouri Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid? Voters To Decide
Advocates for expansion say it would create jobs, protect hospitals from budget cuts, bring billions of federal taxpayer dollars back to the state, and bring health coverage to 230,000 more people.

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Health Care - July 30, 2020 at 04:00PM - Will Missouri Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid? Voters To Decide

NPR News: Will Missouri Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid? Voters To Decide

Will Missouri Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid? Voters To Decide
Advocates for expansion say it would create jobs, protect hospitals from budget cuts, bring billions of federal taxpayer dollars back to the state, and bring health coverage to 230,000 more people.

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NPR News: 'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead

'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.

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NPR News: Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin

Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin
Scientists found that the outer stones of the prehistoric structure originated about 15 miles away from where the structure stands.

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Health & Science - July 30, 2020 at 05:56AM - Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin

NPR News: Florida Will Pause Coronavirus Testing Due To Impending Storm

Florida Will Pause Coronavirus Testing Due To Impending Storm
After the state's testing sites close Thursday evening, they won't reopen until at least Tuesday morning — part of the safety precautions for a likely tropical storm.

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Health Care - July 30, 2020 at 04:31AM - Florida Will Pause Coronavirus Testing Due To Impending Storm

NPR News: Florida Health Workers Say They're Feeling The Strain Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Florida Health Workers Say They're Feeling The Strain Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The surge in Florida's coronavirus cases is straining the health care system that's trying to save as many people as possible and protect doctors and nurses from getting sick.

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Health Care - July 30, 2020 at 03:05AM - Florida Health Workers Say They're Feeling The Strain Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

NPR News: Diversity In Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Demanded From Drug Companies

Diversity In Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Demanded From Drug Companies
There are growing demands that drugmakers and investigators ensure diversity in coronavirus vaccine trials by including racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions.

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Health Care - July 30, 2020 at 03:05AM - Diversity In Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Demanded From Drug Companies

NPR News: Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19

Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19
Scientists are now checking to see if purified blood serum from people who have recovered from COVID-19 might be more than a useful treatment. Perhaps it's a way to prevent disease in someone else.

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Health & Science - July 29, 2020 at 04:00PM - Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19

NPR News: Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It

Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It
The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.

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Health & Science - July 29, 2020 at 04:44AM - Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It

NPR News: In Texas, 2 Big Problems Collide: Uninsured People And An Uncontrolled Pandemic

In Texas, 2 Big Problems Collide: Uninsured People And An Uncontrolled Pandemic
Nearly 700,000 Texans have lost health insurance during the pandemic, and the state already had more uninsured people than any other. Many Texans with COVID symptoms now hesitate to seek treatment.

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Health Care - July 28, 2020 at 10:07PM - In Texas, 2 Big Problems Collide: Uninsured People And An Uncontrolled Pandemic

NPR News: Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

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Health & Science - July 28, 2020 at 04:07PM - Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

NPR News: 'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case

'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case
In 1979, dubious psychological techniques were used to put a teenager behind bars for life. These flawed ideas may still be at play in other criminal cases.

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Health & Science - July 28, 2020 at 04:02PM - 'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case

NPR News: Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells
Face coverings are key to stopping spread of the coronavirus, but also slow communication, especially for people who don't hear well. Volunteers and companies suggest some transparent alternatives.

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Health & Science - July 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

NPR News: Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells
Face coverings are key to stopping spread of the coronavirus, but also slow communication, especially for people who don't hear well. Volunteers and companies suggest some transparent alternatives.

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Health Care - July 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

NPR News: Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

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NPR News: Girls, Has The Pandemic Made You Think Of Quitting School? Call Your Mentor

Girls, Has The Pandemic Made You Think Of Quitting School? Call Your Mentor
In Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, counselors guide girls as they face tough choices during the coronavirus crisis — from giving up on their education to opting for early marriage.

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NPR News: Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry
Researchers are working to control citrus greening, a disease that has killed thousands of acres of orange trees. Finger limes produce a peptide that kills the bacterium responsible for the disease.

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Health & Science - July 28, 2020 at 03:06AM - Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

NPR News: Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In The U.S. Moves To Final Testing Phase

Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In The U.S. Moves To Final Testing Phase
A potential coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S. biotech company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health started its final phase of testing Monday. The trial includes up to 30,000 volunteers.

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Health Care - July 28, 2020 at 03:06AM - Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In The U.S. Moves To Final Testing Phase

NPR News: US Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In People

US Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In People
A COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the US company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health starts its final phase of testing today. It's one of a handful of candidates to reach this stage.

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Health & Science - July 27, 2020 at 07:30PM - US Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In People

NPR News: A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived

A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived
Gene therapy has helped a 9-year-old boy regain enough muscle strength to run. If successful in others, the treatment could change the lives of thousands of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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NPR News: A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived

A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived
Gene therapy has helped a 9-year-old boy regain enough muscle strength to run. If successful in others, the treatment could change the lives of thousands of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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Health & Science - July 27, 2020 at 04:00PM - A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived

NPR News: Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows

Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows
Two new human studies back earlier hints that vaccines designed to prevent respiratory infections might also provide some protection against Alzheimer's disease.

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Health & Science - July 27, 2020 at 12:02PM - Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows

NPR News: City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle

City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle
The only hospital in Yakima, Wash., nearly reached its capacity in June due to the coronavirus. But the community took action and now offers lessons on how to bring hospitalizations down.

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Health Care - July 25, 2020 at 03:16AM - City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle

NPR News: Scientists Are Researching Ways To Transfuse Antibodies In Coronavirus Treatment

Scientists Are Researching Ways To Transfuse Antibodies In Coronavirus Treatment
Scientists are trying to determine whether blood serum taken from recovered COVID-19 patients could help prevent the disease in others.

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Health & Science - July 25, 2020 at 03:16AM - Scientists Are Researching Ways To Transfuse Antibodies In Coronavirus Treatment

NPR News: Thoughts Of Suicide, Other Mental Health Struggles Still High For LGBTQ Youth

Thoughts Of Suicide, Other Mental Health Struggles Still High For LGBTQ Youth
A survey by The Trevor Project found that 40% of young LGBTQ people have considered suicide in the last year. The pandemic has only exacerbated mental health issues LGBTQ youth already face.

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NPR News: Trump's Favorite Coronavirus Metric, The Case Fatality, Is Unreliable

Trump's Favorite Coronavirus Metric, The Case Fatality, Is Unreliable
President Trump often cites the coronavirus case fatality rate, saying it is more important than the number of cases or deaths. But medical experts say it's not a good way to measure the pandemic.

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Health Care - July 24, 2020 at 04:00PM - Trump's Favorite Coronavirus Metric, The Case Fatality, Is Unreliable

NPR News: Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved

Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.

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NPR News: Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved

Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.

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Health & Science - July 24, 2020 at 04:00PM - Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved

NPR News: Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools

Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.

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NPR News: How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?

How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?
Recent studies have raised fears that immunity to the coronavirus might be fleeting, thus making potential vaccines ineffective. The reality of the science is more complex — and more reassuring.

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Health & Science - July 24, 2020 at 12:49AM - How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?

NPR News: Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools

Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.

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Health & Science - July 24, 2020 at 12:29AM - Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools

NPR News: Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood

Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood
Given the choice between an animal and a human, the Aedes aegypti species prefers ... us. A new study explains how that happened.

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Health & Science - July 23, 2020 at 10:00PM - Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood

NPR News: Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term

Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term
Some studies suggest immunity to the coronavirus doesn't last long. That might have implications for the development of vaccines.

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Health & Science - July 23, 2020 at 03:05AM - Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term

NPR News: Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term

Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term
Some studies suggest immunity to the coronavirus doesn't last long. That might have implications for the development of vaccines.

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Health Care - July 23, 2020 at 03:05AM - Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term

NPR News: NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos Over Federal Aid Money For Private Schools

NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos Over Federal Aid Money For Private Schools
The civil rights organization argues the Department of Education has directed states to unfairly divert relief funds from public to private schools.

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NPR News: Knee Repair's Use Of Surgical Assistant Leads To A Costly Surprise Bill

Knee Repair's Use Of Surgical Assistant Leads To A Costly Surprise Bill
A college student's bill for outpatient knee surgery is a whopper — $96K — but the most mysterious part is a $1,167 charge from a health care provider she didn't even know was in the operating room.

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Health Care - July 23, 2020 at 12:00AM - Knee Repair's Use Of Surgical Assistant Leads To A Costly Surprise Bill

NPR News: U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19

U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19
Hotel rooms would be "ideal" for housing an overflow of evacuees from shelters practicing social distancing, but few towns have them lined up in the southeast, where coronavirus infections are raging.

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Health & Science - July 22, 2020 at 04:08PM - U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19

NPR News: Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say

Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say
A single test that can give false reassurance sounds bad. But a $10 test for the coronavirus, if repeated daily, would discover real infections, say proponents of such tests as screening tools.

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Health & Science - July 22, 2020 at 04:03PM - Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say

NPR News: Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say

Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say
A single test that can give false reassurance sounds bad. But a $10 test for the coronavirus, if repeated daily, would discover real infections, say proponents of such tests as screening tools.

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Health Care - July 22, 2020 at 04:03PM - Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say

NPR News: Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed

Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed
Data from the CDC estimates that roughly 10 times the amount of people have the virus than have been documented. The number is still far below what experts say would be needed for widespread immunity.

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Health & Science - July 22, 2020 at 09:26AM - Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed

NPR News: When Can Kids Go Back To School? Leaders Say 'As Soon As It's Safe'

When Can Kids Go Back To School? Leaders Say 'As Soon As It's Safe'
Superintendents across the country say they're eager to get kids back in schools — safely. In communities with coronavirus cases soaring, some leaders say remote learning is the only safe option.

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NPR News: Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder

Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder
Researchers believe gene therapy is poised to change the lives of thousands with the fatal genetic disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy — thanks to over 40 years of scientist Jude Samulski's work.

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Health & Science - July 21, 2020 at 03:09AM - Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder

NPR News: U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines

U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines
Coronavirus vaccine studies in Great Britain and China have both reported encouraging results. These projects are on the vanguard of vaccine development, but now they are awaiting large-scale tests.

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Health & Science - July 21, 2020 at 03:09AM - U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines

NPR News: Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say

Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say
Testing in more than 1,000 people found the vaccine spurred an immune response and had no severe side effects. Larger trials are underway.

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Health & Science - July 21, 2020 at 02:50AM - Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say

NPR News: Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans

Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans
A drop in shipping traffic is reducing underwater noise, so scientists are listening for how whales and other marine life are responding.

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Health & Science - July 20, 2020 at 10:16PM - Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans

NPR News: Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

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Health Care - July 20, 2020 at 09:34PM - Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

NPR News: Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

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NPR News: Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

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Health & Science - July 20, 2020 at 09:34PM - Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

NPR News: Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever

Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever
The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient.

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Health & Science - July 20, 2020 at 06:13PM - Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever

NPR News: Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever

Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever
The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient.

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Health Care - July 20, 2020 at 06:13PM - Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever

NPR News: Rule Change Gives Laid-Off Workers More Time To Sign Up For COBRA Insurance

Rule Change Gives Laid-Off Workers More Time To Sign Up For COBRA Insurance
People who lose their job-based health plan usually get 60 days to decide to continue it — and pay more — under federal rules. But a recent pandemic-related rule change allows more decision time.

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Health Care - July 20, 2020 at 04:00PM - Rule Change Gives Laid-Off Workers More Time To Sign Up For COBRA Insurance

NPR News: Florida Family On Their Daughter's Fight For Her Life Against COVID-19

Florida Family On Their Daughter's Fight For Her Life Against COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the family members of a 16-year old who was just released from the ICU in Florida, after contracting COVID-19.

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NPR News: Global Photos: Babies Of The Pandemic Bring Love, Light — And Worries

Global Photos: Babies Of The Pandemic Bring Love, Light — And Worries
Millions of babies have been born in this year of the coronavirus crisis. We asked photojournalists to introduce us to some of the new arrivals — and share the hopes and fears of their parents.

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NPR News: What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?

What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?
Florida reported a positivity rate of 31% among those under 18 tested for the virus, while the state's positivity overall rate is 18%. Experts say there are good explanations for that high rate.

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NPR News: NPR Investigation: Opioids Are Still The King For Many Doctors, Dentists

NPR Investigation: Opioids Are Still The King For Many Doctors, Dentists
The U.S. health care industry has begun reducing the use of high-risk opioid pain medications. But clinicians in many fields still prescribe large quantities of opioids, ignoring federal guidelines.

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Health Care - July 18, 2020 at 02:55AM - NPR Investigation: Opioids Are Still The King For Many Doctors, Dentists

NPR News: Congressional Democrats Demand White House Restore Hospital Data Collection to CDC

Congressional Democrats Demand White House Restore Hospital Data Collection to CDC
Senate and House Democrats have issued letters calling for the Trump Administration to undo a controversial move reshuffling vital Covid-19 data collection

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 11:02PM - Congressional Democrats Demand White House Restore Hospital Data Collection to CDC

NPR News: Trump Redirects Foreign Aid Agency To Work On Pandemic. Congress Has Questions

Trump Redirects Foreign Aid Agency To Work On Pandemic. Congress Has Questions
President Trump gave a foreign aid agency an unusual task: give loans to domestic companies to help refill the depleted U.S. medical stockpile. House appropriators want an independent review.

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 04:01PM - Trump Redirects Foreign Aid Agency To Work On Pandemic. Congress Has Questions

NPR News: Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era

Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era
Preliminary evidence suggests the coronavirus can pass through the placenta, and pregnancy slightly raises a woman's risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Medical experts urge calm and common sense.

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Health Care - July 17, 2020 at 04:00PM - Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era

NPR News: School Administrators Grapple With Reopening Decision

School Administrators Grapple With Reopening Decision
As President Trump and the U.S. Department of Education push school leaders to quickly reopen K-12 schools, superintendents across the country insist science, not politics, will guide them.

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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Hacks, School Reopening Decisions, Opioid Prescriptions

News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Hacks, School Reopening Decisions, Opioid Prescriptions
Russian hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine trial information. School administrators must decide if they will host in-person learning this year. And, doctors are still prescribing too many opioids.

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NPR News: Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era

Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era
Preliminary evidence suggests the coronavirus can pass through the placenta, and pregnancy slightly raises a woman's risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Medical experts urge calm and common sense.

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NPR News: Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era

Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era
Preliminary evidence suggests the coronavirus can pass through the placenta, and pregnancy slightly raises a woman's risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Medical experts urge calm and common sense.

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 04:00PM - Navigating Pregnancy Risks In The COVID-19 Era

NPR News: What To Do About Part-Time School? NYC Announces Free Child Care For 100,000 Students

What To Do About Part-Time School? NYC Announces Free Child Care For 100,000 Students
The city aims to provide relief for working parents who either can't afford to stay home or can't find alternate child care for the days that students aren't in school.

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NPR News: Scientists Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills

Scientists Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills
Scientists have come up with a novel material for cleaning up oil spills on land. Mats of human hair and dog fur successfully absorb oil from hard surfaces — but not so well from sand.

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 03:13AM - Scientists Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills

NPR News: Scientist Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills

Scientist Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills
Scientists have come up with a novel material for cleaning up oil spills on land. Mats of human hair and dog fur successfully absorb oil from hard surfaces — but not so well from sand.

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 03:13AM - Scientist Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills

NPR News: Arkansas Health Secretary On The Surge Of Coronavirus Cases In The State

Arkansas Health Secretary On The Surge Of Coronavirus Cases In The State
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Arkansas' outgoing health secretary, about coronavirus cases in his state and his new job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Health Care - July 17, 2020 at 03:13AM - Arkansas Health Secretary On The Surge Of Coronavirus Cases In The State

NPR News: It's A Good Time To Head To Mars

It's A Good Time To Head To Mars
NASA is sending a 6-wheeled rover to Mars to look for signs of microbial life stored in the rocks at Jezero crater. The rover is also the first step in returning samples of Martian rock to Earth

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Health & Science - July 17, 2020 at 02:08AM - It's A Good Time To Head To Mars

NPR News: Psychiatrist: America's 'Extremely Punitive' Prisons Make Mental Illness Worse

Psychiatrist: America's 'Extremely Punitive' Prisons Make Mental Illness Worse
Dr. Christine Montross says people with serious mental illnesses in the U.S. are far more likely to be incarcerated than to be treated in a psychiatric hospital. Her new book is Waiting for an Echo.

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Health Care - July 17, 2020 at 12:42AM - Psychiatrist: America's 'Extremely Punitive' Prisons Make Mental Illness Worse

NPR News: 'Meaningless' FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks

'Meaningless' FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks
Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration.

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Health Care - July 16, 2020 at 11:45PM - 'Meaningless' FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks

NPR News: A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music
Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects.

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Health & Science - July 16, 2020 at 04:02PM - A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

NPR News: Georgia's Governor Issues Order Rescinding Local Mask Mandates

Georgia's Governor Issues Order Rescinding Local Mask Mandates
Gov. Brian Kemp is overruling directives in cities such as Atlanta and Savannah, insisting that the state's less stringent guidelines take precedence.

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Health Care - July 16, 2020 at 02:11PM - Georgia's Governor Issues Order Rescinding Local Mask Mandates

NPR News: Is School Safe? Will Districts Test For COVID-19? Answering Back-To-School Questions

Is School Safe? Will Districts Test For COVID-19? Answering Back-To-School Questions
NPR science and education reporters answer questions submitted by listeners about the coming school year.

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Health & Science - July 16, 2020 at 06:44AM - Is School Safe? Will Districts Test For COVID-19? Answering Back-To-School Questions

NPR News: Good News: This Comet Won't Cause A Mass Extinction In 2020. Also, It's Really Pretty

Good News: This Comet Won't Cause A Mass Extinction In 2020. Also, It's Really Pretty
The celestial visitor should be visible just after sunset for anyone who wants to see it. Bring along the binoculars for an even better view.

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Health & Science - July 16, 2020 at 05:08AM - Good News: This Comet Won't Cause A Mass Extinction In 2020. Also, It's Really Pretty

NPR News: Researchers Create A Tiny Camera To Be Carried By Beetles

Researchers Create A Tiny Camera To Be Carried By Beetles
A research team at the University of Washington has developed a small, lightweight wireless camera that can be carried by beetles. In the future, the device could also allow tiny robots to see.

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Health & Science - July 16, 2020 at 03:03AM - Researchers Create A Tiny Camera To Be Carried By Beetles

NPR News: Listener Questions On School Reopening Answered

Listener Questions On School Reopening Answered
NPR education and science correspondents answer listener questions about the reopening of schools and how students and educators can stay safe from the spread of the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Why Doctors Keep Monitoring Children Who Recover From Mysterious COVID-Linked Illness

Why Doctors Keep Monitoring Children Who Recover From Mysterious COVID-Linked Illness
After contracting coronavirus, almost 200 kids in the U.S. developed a new inflammatory syndrome. Most recovered, but pediatric researchers have started a study to watch for long-term effects.

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NPR News: 'We Failed Children,' Says Co-Author Of New National Back-To-School Report

'We Failed Children,' Says Co-Author Of New National Back-To-School Report
The National Academy of Sciences offers nine recommendations for reopening schools this fall.

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NPR News: Parents Must Make Big Decision For Children As School Starts Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Parents Must Make Big Decision For Children As School Starts Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Parents are wondering whether or not they should send their kids into classrooms for on-site learning this fall.

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NPR News: Video Chats, Driveway Dances And Dino Parades Buffer Pandemic's Loneliness

Video Chats, Driveway Dances And Dino Parades Buffer Pandemic's Loneliness
Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.

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NPR News: Video Chats, Driveway Dances And Dino Parades Buffer Pandemic's Loneliness

Video Chats, Driveway Dances And Dino Parades Buffer Pandemic's Loneliness
Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.

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Health & Science - July 15, 2020 at 04:00PM - Video Chats, Driveway Dances And Dino Parades Buffer Pandemic's Loneliness

NPR News: Orange County Education Board Member On Her Vote For Schools To Reopen Without Masks

Orange County Education Board Member On Her Vote For Schools To Reopen Without Masks
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Lisa Sparks, a member of the Orange County, Calif., Board of Education, about why she approves of the plan to reopen public schools without masks or social distancing.

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NPR News: How Absentee Landlords Keep Farmers From Protecting Water And Soil

How Absentee Landlords Keep Farmers From Protecting Water And Soil
America's vast fields of corn and soybeans have displaced wildlife and polluted waterways. Farmers could help solve those problems, but often don't, in part because they rent that land.

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Health & Science - July 14, 2020 at 09:37PM - How Absentee Landlords Keep Farmers From Protecting Water And Soil

NPR News: Spike In Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms Intensive Care Units At Florida Hospitals

Spike In Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms Intensive Care Units At Florida Hospitals
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. David J. De La Zerda, director of the medical intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, about the surge in coronavirus patients at Florida's hospitals.

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Health Care - July 14, 2020 at 03:05AM - Spike In Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms Intensive Care Units At Florida Hospitals

NPR News: CDC Employees Call Out Agency's 'Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggression'

CDC Employees Call Out Agency's 'Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggression'
Pointing to the coronavirus's disproportionate impact on people of color, 1,007 workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call on the agency to declare racism a public health threat.

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Health & Science - July 13, 2020 at 04:08PM - CDC Employees Call Out Agency's 'Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggression'

NPR News: Teachers Weigh In On Whether Schools Should Reopen This Fall

Teachers Weigh In On Whether Schools Should Reopen This Fall
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with teachers from around the country about how they feel about public schools reopening in the fall, amid a pandemic and rising infection rates.

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NPR News: Pediatrician Makes Case For Reopening Schools This Fall

Pediatrician Makes Case For Reopening Schools This Fall
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sara Bode, pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about sending students back to school this fall.

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NPR News: Kids Feel Pandemic Stress Too. Here's How To Help Them Thrive

Kids Feel Pandemic Stress Too. Here's How To Help Them Thrive
For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood. Here are seven ideas to help anxious kids feel better.

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NPR News: PHOTOS: How Hong Kong Reopened Schools — And Why It Closed Them Again

PHOTOS: How Hong Kong Reopened Schools — And Why It Closed Them Again
Schools were shut when the novel coronavirus first became a concern. Here's how Hong Kong handled re-opening — and now, a second closing due to a spike in cases.

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NPR News: Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School

Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School
In a new statement made jointly with teachers unions, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says "science and community circumstances must guide decision-making."

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Health & Science - July 11, 2020 at 03:08AM - Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School

NPR News: Experts Worry About Arizona Health Care System As State's Hospitals Near Capacity

Experts Worry About Arizona Health Care System As State's Hospitals Near Capacity
Arizona hospitals are now reaching capacity — some have to send patients to other states. Many experts are concerned the health care system could soon crumble under pressure.

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Health Care - July 11, 2020 at 02:45AM - Experts Worry About Arizona Health Care System As State's Hospitals Near Capacity

NPR News: Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School

Nation's Pediatricians Walk Back Support For In-Person School
In a new statement made jointly with teachers unions, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says "science and community circumstances must guide decision-making."

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NPR News: Coronavirus Pandemic Halts Climate Data Collection

Coronavirus Pandemic Halts Climate Data Collection
The pandemic has hindered climate data collection from ships and buoys in the oceans. The U.N. warns it could negatively affect climate models' accuracy unless scientists find new ways to gather data.

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Health & Science - July 11, 2020 at 02:45AM - Coronavirus Pandemic Halts Climate Data Collection

NPR News: More Than 20 U.S. States Now Require Face Masks In Public

More Than 20 U.S. States Now Require Face Masks In Public
An alarming surge in coronavirus cases is forcing more states to require face coverings. Two of the worst-hit states — Florida and Arizona — still don't have statewide mandates.

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Health Care - July 11, 2020 at 12:32AM - More Than 20 U.S. States Now Require Face Masks In Public

NPR News: Doctors Continue Research Into Rare Inflammatory Syndrome In Children With COVID-19

Doctors Continue Research Into Rare Inflammatory Syndrome In Children With COVID-19
A tiny subset of children exposed to the coronavirus have later developed a strange new inflammatory syndrome. Most fully recover, yet doctors still want to track them for long-term health problems.

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NPR News: WHO Report: Aerosols Not Likely To Be Significant Source Of COVID-19 Transmission

WHO Report: Aerosols Not Likely To Be Significant Source Of COVID-19 Transmission
After 239 scientists raised concerns about transmission by aerosolized particles, the World Health Organization has issued a brief on the role of aerosolized particles — and called for more research.

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Health & Science - July 10, 2020 at 05:10AM - WHO Report: Aerosols Not Likely To Be Significant Source Of COVID-19 Transmission

NPR News: An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People

An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People
When scientists revved up the production of an enzyme called GPLD1 in older mice, it stimulated nerve growth in their brains and the animals navigated a maze better.

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Health & Science - July 10, 2020 at 03:42AM - An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People

NPR News: Scientists Discover Enzyme That Could Result In A Drug Substitute For Exercise

Scientists Discover Enzyme That Could Result In A Drug Substitute For Exercise
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is elevated in people and mice who exercise a lot. They hope the discovery could lead to medicine that would have some of the benefits of exercise.

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Health & Science - July 10, 2020 at 03:01AM - Scientists Discover Enzyme That Could Result In A Drug Substitute For Exercise

NPR News: 'STOP GETTING Tested!' Ohio Politician Tells Constituents

'STOP GETTING Tested!' Ohio Politician Tells Constituents
"This is what happens when people go crazy and get tested," Ohio state Rep. Nino Vitale wrote on social media.

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Health Care - July 9, 2020 at 09:26PM - 'STOP GETTING Tested!' Ohio Politician Tells Constituents

NPR News: Planning For End-Of-Life Care Is More Crucial Than Ever. Here's How

Planning For End-Of-Life Care Is More Crucial Than Ever. Here's How
With many Americans dying of COVID-19, it's important to document your wishes for your care should you get seriously ill. Doing so can ease the way for family in difficult moments.

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Health Care - July 9, 2020 at 06:00PM - Planning For End-Of-Life Care Is More Crucial Than Ever. Here's How

NPR News: Scientists Discover A New Formula To Calculate A Dog's Age In Human Years

Scientists Discover A New Formula To Calculate A Dog's Age In Human Years
Scientists have come up with a new formula to calculate a dog's age in human years — and it is much more complicated than multiplying its real age by seven.

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Health & Science - July 9, 2020 at 02:55AM - Scientists Discover A New Formula To Calculate A Dog's Age In Human Years

NPR News: To Come To The Rescue Or Not? Rats, Like People, Take Cues From Bystanders

To Come To The Rescue Or Not? Rats, Like People, Take Cues From Bystanders
Experiments in people have long shown that the presence of indifferent bystanders hurts the chances that someone will help a stranger in an emergency. Rats, it turns out, behave the same way.

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Health & Science - July 9, 2020 at 01:01AM - To Come To The Rescue Or Not? Rats, Like People, Take Cues From Bystanders

NPR News: Starting A COVID-19 'Social Bubble'? How Safe Sex Communication Skills Can Help

Starting A COVID-19 'Social Bubble'? How Safe Sex Communication Skills Can Help
Sex educators and sexologists have some advice for safe coronavirus socializing. Just like in the bedroom, overcommunicate about your needs and seek consent.

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Health Care - July 8, 2020 at 06:00PM - Starting A COVID-19 'Social Bubble'? How Safe Sex Communication Skills Can Help

NPR News: Antigen Test For COVID-19 Isn't As Reliable As Genetic Test, Experts Caution

Antigen Test For COVID-19 Isn't As Reliable As Genetic Test, Experts Caution
Doctors are using a new antigen test that is a faster method to spot people infected with the coronavirus. It's cheaper and simpler but may be less reliable.

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Health & Science - July 8, 2020 at 04:01PM - Antigen Test For COVID-19 Isn't As Reliable As Genetic Test, Experts Caution

NPR News: New Clues To ALS And Alzheimer's From Physics

New Clues To ALS And Alzheimer's From Physics
Structures inside healthy brain cells nimbly move from one state to the next to perform different functions. But in certain degenerative brain diseases, scientists now think, that process gets stuck.

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Health & Science - July 8, 2020 at 04:00PM - New Clues To ALS And Alzheimer's From Physics

NPR News: Federal Government To Invest Over $2 Billion Into Coronavirus Vaccine Development

Federal Government To Invest Over $2 Billion Into Coronavirus Vaccine Development
The federal government on Tuesday announced grants for the development and manufacture of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 totaling over $2 billion.

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Health Care - July 8, 2020 at 02:57AM - Federal Government To Invest Over $2 Billion Into Coronavirus Vaccine Development

NPR News: Florida Orders Schools To Reopen In The Fall For In-Person Instruction

Florida Orders Schools To Reopen In The Fall For In-Person Instruction
The state's largest teachers union says educators want schools to reopen, but the plan lacks detail on safety measures. "There's a lot of angst from teachers across the state," the union says.

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NPR News: The Pandemic Is Pushing Scientists To Rethink How They Read Research Papers

The Pandemic Is Pushing Scientists To Rethink How They Read Research Papers
Faced with a glut of pandemic research from around the world, scientists are confronting their biases and learning to engage with science conducted at institutions they're unfamiliar with.

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Health & Science - July 7, 2020 at 08:54PM - The Pandemic Is Pushing Scientists To Rethink How They Read Research Papers

NPR News: The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters
Family violence increases in places that have been severely burned in bushfires, Australian research finds. The isolation and financial stress of COVID-19 appear to be exacerbating the problem.

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Health & Science - July 7, 2020 at 04:00PM - The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

NPR News: Scientist Makes A Discovery That May Lead To New Drugs For Rare Brain Diseases

Scientist Makes A Discovery That May Lead To New Drugs For Rare Brain Diseases
J. Paul Taylor has found that some brain diseases, like Alzheimer's and ALS, are linked to a basic process inside brain cells. Scientists hope drugs that tweak the process can treat illnesses.

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Health & Science - July 7, 2020 at 03:13AM - Scientist Makes A Discovery That May Lead To New Drugs For Rare Brain Diseases

NPR News: States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding

States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding
States including Virginia and Texas have set aside significant money to address flooding. Local officials hope it will help pay for flood prevention projects that the federal government won't fund.

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Health & Science - July 6, 2020 at 09:55PM - States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding

NPR News: The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?
Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here's how they do it.

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Health & Science - July 6, 2020 at 06:00PM - The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

NPR News: The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?
Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here's how they do it.

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Health Care - July 6, 2020 at 06:00PM - The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

NPR News: Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scarce Supplies, But There's A Catch

Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scarce Supplies, But There's A Catch
Instead of running a coronavirus test on every specimen, a lab can combines multiple samples. If the batch is negative, then everyone is in the clear. A positive leads to a second round of testing.

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Health Care - July 6, 2020 at 04:00PM - Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scarce Supplies, But There's A Catch

NPR News: Early Coronavirus Testing Restrictions Led To Some Big ER Bills

Early Coronavirus Testing Restrictions Led To Some Big ER Bills
People with COVID-19 symptoms in March and April were often billed for expensive scans and bloodwork because they didn't qualify back then for a confirmatory coronavirus test. Some are crying foul.

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Health Care - July 6, 2020 at 04:00PM - Early Coronavirus Testing Restrictions Led To Some Big ER Bills

NPR News: Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scare Supplies, But There's A Catch

Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scare Supplies, But There's A Catch
Instead of running a coronavirus test on every specimen, a lab can combines multiple samples. If the batch is negative, then everyone is in the clear. A positive leads to a second round of testing.

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Health Care - July 6, 2020 at 04:00PM - Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scare Supplies, But There's A Catch

NPR News: 'A Nightmare': Georgia Tech Faculty Push Back Against In-Person Reopening Plans

'A Nightmare': Georgia Tech Faculty Push Back Against In-Person Reopening Plans
The University System of Georgia is holding in-person classes this fall, with no masks required. It's an anomaly among top public universities — and it will put people at risk, professors say.

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Health & Science - July 6, 2020 at 08:46AM - 'A Nightmare': Georgia Tech Faculty Push Back Against In-Person Reopening Plans

NPR News: Texas Hospital CEO: People Need To Change Their Behaviors 'Dramatically'

Texas Hospital CEO: People Need To Change Their Behaviors 'Dramatically'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Dr. Marc Boom, CEO of Houston Methodist hospital network, about the challenges facing Texas due to the coronavirus and lessons learned from other hotspots.

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Health Care - July 6, 2020 at 04:20AM - Texas Hospital CEO: People Need To Change Their Behaviors 'Dramatically'

NPR News: How Parents And Daycare Centers Can Keep Kids Safe After Reopening

How Parents And Daycare Centers Can Keep Kids Safe After Reopening
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to child care consultant Lucy Mullen Davis about the guidelines centers - and parents - are considering before reopening.

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NPR News: New Test Strip Can Identify Some Poisonous Mushrooms

New Test Strip Can Identify Some Poisonous Mushrooms
A team of researchers is developed a test strip that can detect a toxin found in many species of deadly mushrooms.

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Health & Science - July 5, 2020 at 06:53PM - New Test Strip Can Identify Some Poisonous Mushrooms

NPR News: My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?

My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?
As gyms open for business, new rules aim to limit the spread of COVID-19, including spacing equipment, regular cleanings and limiting attendance. But experts say it's still safer to exercise at home.

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Health & Science - July 5, 2020 at 06:00PM - My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?

NPR News: My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?

My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?
As gyms open for business, new rules aim to limit the spread of COVID-19, including spacing equipment, regular cleanings and limiting attendance. But experts say it's still safer to exercise at home.

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Health Care - July 5, 2020 at 06:00PM - My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?

NPR News: Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19

Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19
It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by suicide. Finding ways beyond screens to foster social bonds is crucial.

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Health & Science - July 4, 2020 at 06:00PM - Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19

NPR News: Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19

Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19
It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by suicide. Finding ways beyond screens to foster social bonds is crucial.

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NPR News: 'Canada, Canada, Cana...da': Researchers Spot Change To White-Throated Sparrow's Song

'Canada, Canada, Cana...da': Researchers Spot Change To White-Throated Sparrow's Song
The white-throated sparrow's song usually sounds like the word "Canada," repeated several times. Researchers say that this well-known bird song is changing.

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Health & Science - July 4, 2020 at 03:01AM - 'Canada, Canada, Cana...da': Researchers Spot Change To White-Throated Sparrow's Song

NPR News: Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project

Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project
Models developed by mathematical epidemiologists project that tens thousands of lives across the US can be saved by more people wearing face masks.

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Health & Science - July 4, 2020 at 03:01AM - Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project

NPR News: How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?

How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?
Governments and drug companies agree there is an urgency to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But their motives for developing it are different — and it might hugely affect the vaccine's price.

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Health Care - July 4, 2020 at 03:01AM - How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?

NPR News: In Arizona, Nearly 1 In 4 Coronavirus Tests Now Comes Back Positive

In Arizona, Nearly 1 In 4 Coronavirus Tests Now Comes Back Positive
The percentage of positive tests in Arizona is more than three times higher than the national average, and hospital capacity has become a concern.

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Health Care - July 3, 2020 at 06:46AM - In Arizona, Nearly 1 In 4 Coronavirus Tests Now Comes Back Positive

NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?

Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?
We look at the risks to consider (and precautions to take) before a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights?

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Health Care - July 3, 2020 at 06:33AM - Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?

NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?

Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?
We look at the risks (and precautions to take) before considering a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights?

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Health & Science - July 3, 2020 at 06:33AM - Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?

NPR News: Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back

Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back
The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it's going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.

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Health Care - July 2, 2020 at 03:08AM - Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back

NPR News: A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)
They're made of cotton. Or polyester. Or paper. Or polypropylene. Here's what researchers say about the effectiveness of the different types of face mask during this pandemic.

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Health & Science - July 2, 2020 at 05:10AM - A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)

NPR News: California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike

California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Restaurants, wineries, zoos and museums in the affected counties must shift their operations outdoors, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. Bars will shut down entirely.

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Health Care - July 2, 2020 at 04:20AM - California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike

NPR News: Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders
A narrow majority approved the ballot measure, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 200,000 uninsured adults will now qualify for coverage.

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Health Care - July 2, 2020 at 03:44AM - Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

NPR News: Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders
A narrow majority approved the ballot measure, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 200,000 uninsured adults will now qualify for coverage.

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NPR News: 'It Does Not Have To Be 100,000 Cases A Day': Fauci Urges U.S. To Follow Guidelines

'It Does Not Have To Be 100,000 Cases A Day': Fauci Urges U.S. To Follow Guidelines
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a leading member of the White House coronavirus task force, about new coronavirus cases, wearing masks and a timeline of a vaccine.

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Health Care - July 2, 2020 at 03:08AM - 'It Does Not Have To Be 100,000 Cases A Day': Fauci Urges U.S. To Follow Guidelines

NPR News: Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic

Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic
Thousands of foreign-born doctors started their residencies at the U.S. hospitals Wednesday amid two historic challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and the White House's new immigration restrictions.

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Health Care - July 2, 2020 at 03:08AM - Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic

NPR News: Why Latinx People Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 At Four Times The Rate Of Whites

Why Latinx People Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 At Four Times The Rate Of Whites
Dr. Joseph Betancourt of Massachusetts General Hospital says a "perfect storm" of factors is causing the coronavirus to hit the nation's Latinx population especially hard.

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Health & Science - July 1, 2020 at 08:09PM - Why Latinx People Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 At Four Times The Rate Of Whites

NPR News: Why Latinos Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 Four Times The Rate Of White Americans

Why Latinos Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 Four Times The Rate Of White Americans
NPR's Noel King discusses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Latino communities in the U.S. with Dr. Joseph Betancourt of Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Health & Science - July 1, 2020 at 08:09PM - Why Latinos Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 Four Times The Rate Of White Americans

NPR News: To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training

To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training
Young African American doctors say they hope to change the lack of access to medicine in underserved communities. But many say the system that trains them also alienates them.

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Health Care - July 1, 2020 at 06:00PM - To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training

NPR News: To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training

To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training
Young African American doctors say they hope to change the lack of access to medicine in underserved communities. But many say the system that trains them also alienates them.

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Health & Science - July 1, 2020 at 06:00PM - To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial Barriers In Medical Training