Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: California Legislature Passes Mental Health Parity Law

California Legislature Passes Mental Health Parity Law
California lawmakers cleared a bill for one of the country's strongest mental health parity laws. If signed, it would improve insurance coverage for substance use disorders and addiction.

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Health Care - September 1, 2020 at 03:02AM - California Legislature Passes Mental Health Parity Law

NPR News: Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD

Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD
Distance learning is a big challenge for many students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities. And making it work often requires parents to become educators.

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NPR News: Bats Use Baby Talk To Teach Their Pups, Researchers Say

Bats Use Baby Talk To Teach Their Pups, Researchers Say
Researchers say mother bats use baby talk to communicate with their pups. Experts say that it helps bats learn the language.

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Health & Science - September 1, 2020 at 03:02AM - Bats Use Baby Talk To Teach Their Pups, Researchers Say

NPR News: As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?

As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?
Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.

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Health Care - August 31, 2020 at 04:00PM - As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?

Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: OPINION: Public Health Leaders Deserve More Respect

OPINION: Public Health Leaders Deserve More Respect
This pandemic is like war, and federal, state and local health officers are leading the U.S. response. Yet unlike war heroes, who are lionized, they are facing unprecedented attacks and death threats.

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Health Care - August 30, 2020 at 06:00PM - OPINION: Public Health Leaders Deserve More Respect

Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Scientists Explore Why Some People Are Able To Live With An Infection Unscathed

Scientists Explore Why Some People Are Able To Live With An Infection Unscathed
What if your body could corral an infection instead of eliminating it? Immunologists who see this sort of "disease tolerance" in plants wonder what role it might play in asymptomatic human infections.

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Health & Science - August 29, 2020 at 05:00PM - Scientists Explore Why Some People Are Able To Live With An Infection Unscathed

Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Laura Made Landfall

Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Laura Made Landfall
Hurricane Laura hit an area known for its refineries and chemical plants. They released millions of pounds of air pollution when they shut down, and many air monitors are not functioning.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 10:39PM - Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Laura Made Landfall

NPR News: How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count
Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.

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NPR News: How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count
Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 04:06PM - How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

NPR News: Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth

Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth
Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and disease outbreaks are all a preview of our hotter future. Dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions would help.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 04:06PM - Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth

NPR News: What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot

What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot
A vaccine against the coronavirus needs to keep people from getting very sick and dying. But preventing the spread of the disease is also important, and vaccines delivered by nasal spray may do that.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot

NPR News: Poor Neighborhoods Feel Brunt Of Rising Heat. Cities Are Mapping Them To Bring Relief

Poor Neighborhoods Feel Brunt Of Rising Heat. Cities Are Mapping Them To Bring Relief
In 13 U.S. cities this summer, volunteers are capturing detailed measurements that will include the heat index people experience. Cities will use the new heat maps to help cool the hottest spots.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - Poor Neighborhoods Feel Brunt Of Rising Heat. Cities Are Mapping Them To Bring Relief

NPR News: What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot

What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot
A vaccine against the coronavirus needs to keep people from getting very sick and dying. But preventing the spread of the disease is also important, and vaccines delivered by nasal spray may do that.

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Health Care - August 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot

Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?

Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?
Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 05:49AM - Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?

NPR News: Where Did Earth's Water Come From?

Where Did Earth's Water Come From?
Scientists have long debated whether the Earth's water was here when the planet formed or whether it arrived later. A study suggests much of the water originated in rocks from which Earth is built.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 03:03AM - Where Did Earth's Water Come From?

NPR News: 'Radical' COVID Testing Plan Could Offer A 'Return To Normal,' Journalist Says

'Radical' COVID Testing Plan Could Offer A 'Return To Normal,' Journalist Says
Atlantic journalist Alexis Madrigal says millions of at-home saliva tests for COVID could be the key to a safe reopening — even if the tests are less accurate than the traditional PCR tests.

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Health Care - August 28, 2020 at 03:13AM - 'Radical' COVID Testing Plan Could Offer A 'Return To Normal,' Journalist Says

NPR News: Water, Water, Every Where—And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From

Water, Water, Every Where—And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From
Some unusual meteorites suggest that Earth got its water at its start, rather than forming dry and being watered by comets later on.

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Health & Science - August 28, 2020 at 01:00AM - Water, Water, Every Where—And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From

NPR News: 'Racial Inequality May Be As Deadly As COVID-19,' Analysis Finds

'Racial Inequality May Be As Deadly As COVID-19,' Analysis Finds
A century's worth of U.S. statistics finds mortality rates and life expectancy were much worse for Black Americans during pre-pandemic years than they have been for whites during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 10:28PM - 'Racial Inequality May Be As Deadly As COVID-19,' Analysis Finds

NPR News: Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change
Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 09:25PM - Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

NPR News: Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change
Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 09:25PM - Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

NPR News: COVID-19 Vaccine May Pit Science Against Politics

COVID-19 Vaccine May Pit Science Against Politics
New vaccines usually take years to get the approval of the Food and Drug Administration. But the Trump administration suggests the FDA may greenlight a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 04:00PM - COVID-19 Vaccine May Pit Science Against Politics

Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Researchers Develop A Trap To Control Population Of Invasive Lionfish

Researchers Develop A Trap To Control Population Of Invasive Lionfish
Invasive lionfish, native to the Indian Ocean, have had a big impact on reef ecosystems in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. A new inexpensive trap may help control these voracious predators.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 03:07AM - Researchers Develop A Trap To Control Population Of Invasive Lionfish

NPR News: Why Many People Are Drawn To Conspiracy Theories

Why Many People Are Drawn To Conspiracy Theories
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Eugenia Cheng, a British mathematician and a concert pianist, about why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and why it is hard for them to change their minds.

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Health & Science - August 27, 2020 at 03:07AM - Why Many People Are Drawn To Conspiracy Theories

NPR News: CDC Changes Testing Guidelines To Exclude People With No COVID-19 Symptoms

CDC Changes Testing Guidelines To Exclude People With No COVID-19 Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its coronavirus testing guidelines, raising questions about whether the move was done to reduce testing.

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Health Care - August 27, 2020 at 03:07AM - CDC Changes Testing Guidelines To Exclude People With No COVID-19 Symptoms

NPR News: Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?
Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. But other real estate sites are holding off.

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Health & Science - August 26, 2020 at 04:01PM - Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

NPR News: A Young Athlete's Breathing Problems Weren't Asthma. What Were They?

A Young Athlete's Breathing Problems Weren't Asthma. What Were They?
Young athletes — especially girls — can struggle with a breathing problem that appears to be asthma. The real cause of the problem is in the vocal cords.

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Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Africa Declares Wild Polio Is Wiped Out — Yet It Persists In Vaccine-Derived Cases

Africa Declares Wild Polio Is Wiped Out — Yet It Persists In Vaccine-Derived Cases
The Kick Polio Out Of Africa Campaign began in 1996. This week, the World Health Organization announced that wild polio had been eradicated — although there is a caveat.

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NPR News: FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment

FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration's chief said Sunday the therapy reduces deaths among COVID-19 patients by 35%. On Monday he apologized, acknowledging that statistic greatly exaggerates any benefit.

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Health Care - August 26, 2020 at 12:44AM - FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment

NPR News: FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment

FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration's chief said Sunday the therapy reduces deaths among COVID-19 patients by 35%. On Monday he apologized, acknowledging that statistic greatly exaggerates any benefit.

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Health & Science - August 26, 2020 at 12:44AM - FDA's Hahn Apologizes For Overselling Plasma's Benefits As A COVID-19 Treatment

NPR News: Veteran's Appendectomy Launches Excruciating, Months-Long Battle Over Bill

Veteran's Appendectomy Launches Excruciating, Months-Long Battle Over Bill
An uninsured Colorado man who had appendicitis owed $80,232 after two surgeries. After months of negotiating with the hospital, he still owes far more than most insurers would pay for the procedures.

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Health Care - August 25, 2020 at 04:00PM - Veteran's Appendectomy Launches Excruciating, Months-Long Battle Over Bill

Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: German Experiment Tests How The Coronavirus Spreads At A Concert

German Experiment Tests How The Coronavirus Spreads At A Concert
Researchers hope it can provide insight as to how COVID-19 spreads in large stadiums — and how to prevent it.

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Health & Science - August 25, 2020 at 05:06AM - German Experiment Tests How The Coronavirus Spreads At A Concert

NPR News: HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the Food and Drug Administration allowing the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.

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Health Care - August 25, 2020 at 02:56AM - HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

NPR News: A Filipina Nurse On Working On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic

A Filipina Nurse On Working On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic
Nurses are among the Philippines' most sought-after exports. One front-liner in New York City has won over colleagues with a morale-boosting performance and has mentored health care workers back home.

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Health Care - August 25, 2020 at 02:56AM - A Filipina Nurse On Working On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic

NPR News: HHS Chief On The Use Of Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

HHS Chief On The Use Of Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the Food and Drug Administration allowing the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.

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Health Care - August 25, 2020 at 02:56AM - HHS Chief On The Use Of Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

NPR News: To Manage Wildfire, California Looks To What Tribes Have Known All Along

To Manage Wildfire, California Looks To What Tribes Have Known All Along
Native American tribes are restoring traditional burning in California, which could help the state reduce the risk of extreme wildfires.

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Health & Science - August 24, 2020 at 08:00PM - To Manage Wildfire, California Looks To What Tribes Have Known All Along

NPR News: Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma

Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma
Doctors are researching why some patients remain unconscious for days or weeks, even after sedating drugs are withdrawn. They also worry that these patients aren't being given time to recover.

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Health Care - August 24, 2020 at 04:01PM - Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma

NPR News: Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma

Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma
Doctors are researching why some patients remain unconscious for days or weeks, even after sedating drugs are withdrawn. They also worry that these patients aren't being given time to recover.

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Health & Science - August 24, 2020 at 04:01PM - Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma

Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Wildfires Hit California's Redwoods And Condors, But There's Still Hope

Wildfires Hit California's Redwoods And Condors, But There's Still Hope
Growing wildfires have overtaken old-growth redwoods and endangered condor nests, but biologists say they could survive.

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Health & Science - August 24, 2020 at 06:56AM - Wildfires Hit California's Redwoods And Condors, But There's Still Hope

NPR News: More People Of Color Needed In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

More People Of Color Needed In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Renee Mahaffey Harris, president of The Center for Closing the Health Gap, about why Blacks and Latinos are not well-represented in clinical vaccine trials.

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Health & Science - August 23, 2020 at 06:49PM - More People Of Color Needed In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

NPR News: Study Finds Painting Eyes On Cows' Butts Can Save Their Lives

Study Finds Painting Eyes On Cows' Butts Can Save Their Lives
Researchers in Botswana have found that painting large eyes on the rear ends of cows wards off predators. They hope that fewer attacks will reduce livestock losses.

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Health & Science - August 23, 2020 at 06:49PM - Study Finds Painting Eyes On Cows' Butts Can Save Their Lives

NPR News: Rain, Surge And Wind: How To Understand Your Hurricane Risk

Rain, Surge And Wind: How To Understand Your Hurricane Risk
Focus more on water, less on wind and beware the cone of uncertainty. Here's a simple guide for understanding hurricane risks.

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Health & Science - August 23, 2020 at 06:00PM - Rain, Surge And Wind: How To Understand Your Hurricane Risk

Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain
Many doctors are suffering burnout five months into the pandemic. But the toll is compounded for Latino doctors serving heavily affected Latino communities. Some are now beginning to seek help.

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Health & Science - August 22, 2020 at 06:00PM - As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

NPR News: As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain
Many doctors are suffering burnout five months into the pandemic. But the toll is compounded for Latino doctors serving heavily affected Latino communities. Some are now beginning to seek help.

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Health Care - August 22, 2020 at 06:00PM - As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

NPR News: Rural Hospitals Are Sinking Under COVID-19 Financial Pressures

Rural Hospitals Are Sinking Under COVID-19 Financial Pressures
America's rural hospitals were struggling even before the pandemic. Now, the loss of revenue from months of deferred treatments and surgeries have pulled more to the brink, as federal relief fades.

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Health Care - August 22, 2020 at 06:00PM - Rural Hospitals Are Sinking Under COVID-19 Financial Pressures

Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Fallen Boulder Reveals 313 Million-Year-Old Fossil Footprints At Grand Canyon

Fallen Boulder Reveals 313 Million-Year-Old Fossil Footprints At Grand Canyon
The side-by-side tracks of two ancient animals have been called "by far the oldest vertebrate tracks in Grand Canyon."

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Health & Science - August 22, 2020 at 09:44AM - Fallen Boulder Reveals 313 Million-Year-Old Fossil Footprints At Grand Canyon

NPR News: School Nurses To Play Big Role In Eventual Reopening Of In-Class Learning In LA

School Nurses To Play Big Role In Eventual Reopening Of In-Class Learning In LA
The Los Angeles Unified School District began virtual classes this week. The second-largest U.S. school district hopes students will be back in classrooms this year. To do that, nurses will be key.

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NPR News: Why Coronavirus Superspreading Events Happen

Why Coronavirus Superspreading Events Happen
The coronavirus appears to transmit unevenly: A few people can infect many, while others don't pass the virus on at all. Researchers are working to understand the factors that drive superspreading.

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Health & Science - August 22, 2020 at 02:47AM - Why Coronavirus Superspreading Events Happen

NPR News: PHOTOS: The Hidden Lives Of Teen Moms

PHOTOS: The Hidden Lives Of Teen Moms
In the Philippines, 1 in 10 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 is either pregnant or a mother. The government is trying to change things. But the pandemic has made matters worse.

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NPR News: Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?

Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?
In 2003, polio reemerged in twenty countries that had long been declared polio-free. Anthropologist Heidi Larson says to stop the spread of disease, we need to first build trust in vaccines.

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Health & Science - August 21, 2020 at 08:32PM - Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?

NPR News: New York City Schools Face Strike As District Plans To Reopen Amid Pandemic

New York City Schools Face Strike As District Plans To Reopen Amid Pandemic
Of the nation's 10 largest school districts, only New York City's schools plan to open. Now, the city is facing strike threats and mass confusion.

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NPR News: Daycare, Grandparent, Pod Or Nanny? How To Manage The Risks Of Pandemic Child Care

Daycare, Grandparent, Pod Or Nanny? How To Manage The Risks Of Pandemic Child Care
At least two thirds of U.S. families are struggling to find safe and affordable child care as the pandemic rages on. NPR asked infectious disease experts to help sort the health risks of each option.

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Health Care - August 21, 2020 at 04:00PM - Daycare, Grandparent, Pod Or Nanny? How To Manage The Risks Of Pandemic Child Care

NPR News: New York City School Schools Face Strike As District Plans To Reopen Amid Pandemic

New York City School Schools Face Strike As District Plans To Reopen Amid Pandemic
Of the nations ten largest school districts, only New York City's schools plan to open. Now, the city is facing strike threats and mass confusion.

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NPR News: The Los Angeles Unified School District Has An Ambitious Plan To Bring Students Back

The Los Angeles Unified School District Has An Ambitious Plan To Bring Students Back
The second-largest school distrct in the U.S. started virtual classes this week, but they want students back. Their goal? To test more than 600,000 students and staff, and nurses are key to the plan.

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NPR News: Daycare, Grandparent, Pod Or Nanny? How To Manage The Risks Of Pandemic Child Care

Daycare, Grandparent, Pod Or Nanny? How To Manage The Risks Of Pandemic Child Care
At least two thirds of U.S. families are struggling to find safe and affordable child care as the pandemic rages on. NPR asked infectious disease experts to help sort the health risks of each option.

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Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: White House Stokes Hopes That Key Hospital Data Tracking Will Soon Return To CDC

White House Stokes Hopes That Key Hospital Data Tracking Will Soon Return To CDC
Dr. Deborah Birx says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is creating a new way to track COVID-19 hospitalizations, just a month after such data collection was moved outside the agency.

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Health Care - August 21, 2020 at 06:46AM - White House Stokes Hopes That Key Hospital Data Tracking Will Soon Return To CDC

NPR News: The Atlantic Is Awash With Far More Plastic Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

The Atlantic Is Awash With Far More Plastic Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
A new study suggests there is far more plastic in the Atlantic Ocean than scientists previously thought, especially very small pieces of plastic that can end up inside fish and other animals.

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Health & Science - August 21, 2020 at 04:27AM - The Atlantic Is Awash With Far More Plastic Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

NPR News: Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
The stripes on zebras have been found to repel flies. But now researchers have found a black-and-white checkered pattern will, too — making them question the optical effect behind the phenomenon.

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Health & Science - August 21, 2020 at 03:04AM - Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?

NPR News: Trump Wanted FDA To Fast-Track Blood Plasma Therapy. What Is It?

Trump Wanted FDA To Fast-Track Blood Plasma Therapy. What Is It?
The president criticized the FDA this week for not giving emergency use approval to an experimental treatment for COVID-19. Scientists argue that the therapy still lacks sufficient evidence.

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Health & Science - August 20, 2020 at 11:34PM - Trump Wanted FDA To Fast-Track Blood Plasma Therapy. What Is It?

NPR News: Swab, Spit, Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus

Swab, Spit, Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus
Colleges are rolling out a dizzying diversity of Covid-19 containment plans for students and staff. Some have no plans for routine testing, while others aim to test everyone on campus twice a week.

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Health Care - August 20, 2020 at 10:51PM - Swab, Spit, Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus

NPR News: Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle

Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle
A summary of the settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children.

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NPR News: How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's

How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's
A loved one's health could depend on the truth if you get a call from a real contact tracer about your exposure to the coronavirus. But beware impostors who ask you for payment or to click on a link.

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Health Care - August 20, 2020 at 04:00PM - How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's

Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious

How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious
The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?

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Health Care - August 20, 2020 at 03:21AM - How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious

NPR News: Will Flu Be A Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get The Flu Shot Anyway

Will Flu Be A Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get The Flu Shot Anyway
Vaccine manufacturers have increased the production of flu shots for this season. Experts say a combination of the coronavirus and seasonal flu could be a lethal mix.

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Health Care - August 20, 2020 at 03:02AM - Will Flu Be A Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get The Flu Shot Anyway

NPR News: NYC Teacher Unions 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met

NYC Teacher Unions 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met
The president of the city's United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for September 10.

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NPR News: How Weather Detectives Scrutinize Would-Be World Records

How Weather Detectives Scrutinize Would-Be World Records
When a weather station in Death Valley recorded a high of 130 degrees Sunday, it triggered an inquiry to verify the reading. Here's a look into the exacting process of vetting extreme weather claims.

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Health & Science - August 20, 2020 at 12:12AM - How Weather Detectives Scrutinize Would-Be World Records

Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Why Is It So Hard To Get Tested For The Coronavirus Months Into The Pandemic?

Why Is It So Hard To Get Tested For The Coronavirus Months Into The Pandemic?
Many localities require a negative coronavirus test for various activities, such as traveling or visiting an older relative. But finding a test with a quick enough turnaround can be challenging.

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Health Care - August 19, 2020 at 03:15AM - Why Is It So Hard To Get Tested For The Coronavirus Months Into The Pandemic?

NPR News: The Evolutionary History Of Penguins Is Far From Black And White

The Evolutionary History Of Penguins Is Far From Black And White
New research suggests that penguins' ancestors originated not in frozen Antarctica but, instead, off the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, adapting to new climes over 22 million years.

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Health & Science - August 19, 2020 at 04:34AM - The Evolutionary History Of Penguins Is Far From Black And White

NPR News: It's No Pushover: How Researchers Assess World Records

It's No Pushover: How Researchers Assess World Records
The temperature in Death Valley, Calif., reached 130 degrees over the weekend. It could be a world record for the highest temperature, but first scientists must verify it.

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Health & Science - August 19, 2020 at 03:15AM - It's No Pushover: How Researchers Assess World Records

NPR News: How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks

How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks
To owners of bars and nightclubs, pandemic restrictions on the industry can feel punitive. But there are important differences, virus hunters say, between a bar and a restaurant that serves alcohol.

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Health & Science - August 18, 2020 at 04:00PM - How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks

Thứ Hai, 17 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: CDC Study Finds Hispanics Hit Disproportionately Hard By Workplace Outbreaks

CDC Study Finds Hispanics Hit Disproportionately Hard By Workplace Outbreaks
A study out Monday found that Hispanic and nonwhite workers made up 73% of cases associated with workplace outbreaks in certain industries, despite representing 24% of the workforce in those sectors.

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Health & Science - August 18, 2020 at 05:20AM - CDC Study Finds Hispanics Hit Disproportionately Hard By Workplace Outbreaks

NPR News: Rural Schools Struggle With Road Ahead In Era Of Coronavirus

Rural Schools Struggle With Road Ahead In Era Of Coronavirus
Some schools across the country are under pressure to reopen for in-person classes, even in states like Idaho where coronavirus cases continue to rise out of control.

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Health & Science - August 17, 2020 at 04:00PM - Rural Schools Struggle With Road Ahead In Era Of Coronavirus

NPR News: Rural Schools Struggle With Road Ahead In Era Of Coronavirus

Rural Schools Struggle With Road Ahead In Era Of Coronavirus
Some schools across the country are under pressure to reopen for in-person classes, even in states like Idaho where coronavirus cases continue to rise out of control.

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Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?
People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.

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Health Care - August 15, 2020 at 04:00PM - Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

NPR News: Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?
People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.

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Health & Science - August 15, 2020 at 04:00PM - Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

Thứ Sáu, 14 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields

How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.

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Health Care - August 15, 2020 at 12:49AM - How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields

Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test

Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test
Researchers at Yale University are seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a coronavirus saliva test. This streamlined test can offer results faster and easier.

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Health & Science - August 14, 2020 at 03:10AM - Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test

NPR News: Everyone Needs A Buddy. Even Sharks

Everyone Needs A Buddy. Even Sharks
Contrary to the image of sharks as lone predators, new research has found evidence that some species are social creatures, who return repeatedly to the same fellow sharks, often for years.

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Health & Science - August 14, 2020 at 01:47AM - Everyone Needs A Buddy. Even Sharks

NPR News: Could Giving Kids A 50-Cent Pill Massively Boost Their Income Years Later?

Could Giving Kids A 50-Cent Pill Massively Boost Their Income Years Later?
The results are in from a Nobel Prize winner's landmark study of a deworming program. He finds the impact is immense. So why does the idea still get mixed reviews?

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NPR News: Lives Cut Short: Remembering Health Care Workers In Their 20s Killed By COVID-19

Lives Cut Short: Remembering Health Care Workers In Their 20s Killed By COVID-19
While most people who die from COVID-19 are over 65, health care workers who die are often younger. Here are stories of some who died in their 20s, leaving shattered dreams and devastated families.

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Health Care - August 13, 2020 at 04:01PM - Lives Cut Short: Remembering Health Care Workers In Their 20s Killed By COVID-19

Thứ Tư, 12 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Damaged By Falling Cable

Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Damaged By Falling Cable
The cable tore a gaping 100-foot hole in one of the largest radio telescope dishes in the world, taking the instrument offline until repairs can be made.

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Health & Science - August 13, 2020 at 05:04AM - Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Damaged By Falling Cable

NPR News: Scientists Find A Species Of Sharks With Strong Social Ties

Scientists Find A Species Of Sharks With Strong Social Ties
Scientists found that grey reef sharks in the central Pacific Ocean form social groups — and they say those connections can last for years.

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Health & Science - August 13, 2020 at 03:06AM - Scientists Find A Species Of Sharks With Strong Social Ties

NPR News: 'Teeth The Size Of Bananas'; New Study Paints Picture Of 'Terror Crocodiles'

'Teeth The Size Of Bananas'; New Study Paints Picture Of 'Terror Crocodiles'
A new study reveals there were multiple species of Deinosuchus, the giant crocodylians that lived 75 million years ago. They were among the largest predators in the ecosystem and ate dinosaurs.

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Health & Science - August 12, 2020 at 05:00PM - 'Teeth The Size Of Bananas'; New Study Paints Picture Of 'Terror Crocodiles'

NPR News: U.S. Puts Kodak Deal On Hold Amid Scrutiny Of Its Finances

U.S. Puts Kodak Deal On Hold Amid Scrutiny Of Its Finances
The decision to entrust $765 million of taxpayer money to the former maker of photographic equipment raises several questions about the Trump administration's due diligence of Kodak.

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Health & Science - August 12, 2020 at 04:00PM - U.S. Puts Kodak Deal On Hold Amid Scrutiny Of Its Finances

Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Georgia Schools Quarantine Hundreds Of Students After Possible Coronavirus Exposure

Georgia Schools Quarantine Hundreds Of Students After Possible Coronavirus Exposure
Barely a week after Georgia reopens its public schools, 38 students, ten teachers and two staff members test positive for the coronavirus, forcing the quarantine nearly 850 students.

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NPR News: Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine
It's the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine — but without Phase III trials to assess safety and effectiveness in the general population.

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Health & Science - August 11, 2020 at 10:14PM - Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine

NPR News: Deworming Pill For Kids Linked To Better Wages When They Grow Up

Deworming Pill For Kids Linked To Better Wages When They Grow Up
An inexpensive way to help kids in poor countries: hand out deworming pills so they're healthy enough to stay in school. A study by a Nobel Prize winner finds 20 years on, they earn higher wages too.

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Health & Science - August 11, 2020 at 04:01PM - Deworming Pill For Kids Linked To Better Wages When They Grow Up

NPR News: At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July

At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July
President Trump falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.

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NPR News: At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July

At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July
President Trump falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.

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Health & Science - August 11, 2020 at 04:11PM - At Least 97,000 Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Last 2 Weeks Of July

Thứ Hai, 10 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers

California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers
In Harris County, Texas, about 25% of people are "absolutely unwilling to share anything," says a local health department epidemiologist. Misinformation is one reason for the mistrust, officials say.

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Health Care - August 11, 2020 at 02:48AM - California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers

NPR News: California And Texas Health Officials On Challenges They Face In Contact Tracing

California And Texas Health Officials On Challenges They Face In Contact Tracing
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with public health officials in California and Texas about the challenges their contact tracers have faced, as they try to control coronavirus spread in their communities.

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Health Care - August 11, 2020 at 02:48AM - California And Texas Health Officials On Challenges They Face In Contact Tracing

NPR News: California Coronavirus Testing Problem Prompts Resignation Of Public Health Official

California Coronavirus Testing Problem Prompts Resignation Of Public Health Official
California's public health director has resigned after revelations of an extensive backlog of untested coronavirus test kits. More than a quarter-million tests there are still awaiting processing.

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Health Care - August 11, 2020 at 02:48AM - California Coronavirus Testing Problem Prompts Resignation Of Public Health Official

NPR News: Las Vegas Casinos Are Open At 50% Capacity. What About Las Vegas Hospitals?

Las Vegas Casinos Are Open At 50% Capacity. What About Las Vegas Hospitals?
Las Vegas is on shaky footing as it reopens with one of the nation's highest infection rates. An NPR analysis shows the city could run into trouble with hospital capacity if cases keep climbing.

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Health Care - August 11, 2020 at 02:48AM - Las Vegas Casinos Are Open At 50% Capacity. What About Las Vegas Hospitals?

NPR News: Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online

Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online
The National Virtual Medical Orchestra brings together health care workers and gives them a creative outlet during the pandemic.

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Health Care - August 9, 2020 at 06:55PM - Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online

NPR News: Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms?

Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms?
Scientists say parasites are important parts of ecosystems, but many are at risk of extinction. So, they're calling for a parasite conservation movement.

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Health & Science - August 10, 2020 at 04:00PM - Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms?

Chủ Nhật, 9 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Arkansas Superintendent On Opening Schools In Person Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

Arkansas Superintendent On Opening Schools In Person Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with interim superintendent Keith McGee about the process of starting the school year with in-person teaching in Arkansas' North Little Rock School District.

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NPR News: COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine

COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine
The virus might eventually behave more like the common cold, according to Dr. Vineet Menachery, a coronavirus researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

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Health & Science - August 9, 2020 at 06:07PM - COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine

Thứ Bảy, 8 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children

Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children
One out of three children hospitalized for the coronavirus were admitted to the intensive care unit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, analyzing data from 14 states.

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Health & Science - August 9, 2020 at 01:25AM - Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children

NPR News: Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection To Harvest Crops

Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection To Harvest Crops
Labor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.

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Health Care - August 8, 2020 at 06:00PM - Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection To Harvest Crops

Thứ Sáu, 7 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Drug Companies Face Lawsuits From Opioid Crisis As They Respond To The Pandemic

Drug Companies Face Lawsuits From Opioid Crisis As They Respond To The Pandemic
As pharmaceutical companies face a tsunami of lawsuits and criminal probes stemming from the opioid epidemic, they are accused of using the coronavirus crisis to rehabilitate their image.

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Health Care - August 8, 2020 at 02:59AM - Drug Companies Face Lawsuits From Opioid Crisis As They Respond To The Pandemic

NPR News: Governors To Work With Rockefeller Foundation To Improve Virus Testing In U.S.

Governors To Work With Rockefeller Foundation To Improve Virus Testing In U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, about the foundation's efforts to implement a national coronavirus testing and tracing plan.

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Health Care - August 8, 2020 at 02:59AM - Governors To Work With Rockefeller Foundation To Improve Virus Testing In U.S.

NPR News: Coronavirus Cases Are Surging. The Contact Tracing Workforce Is Not

Coronavirus Cases Are Surging. The Contact Tracing Workforce Is Not
NPR surveyed all 50 states about their contact tracing work. The workforce has barely grown since mid-June while cases have skyrocketed.

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Health Care - August 7, 2020 at 04:02PM - Coronavirus Cases Are Surging. The Contact Tracing Workforce Is Not

NPR News: Schools Reopen In Georgia – With Varying Levels Of Success

Schools Reopen In Georgia – With Varying Levels Of Success
Some schools in Georgia opened this week for in person instruction. Pictures showing students shoulder-to-shoulder in hallways and several positive coronavirus tests all suggest a difficult Fall.

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Thứ Năm, 6 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Listener Questions On School Reopenings Answered

Listener Questions On School Reopenings Answered
Some schools are choosing to be remote-only this fall, while others have already reopened. NPR looks at the science and education issues facing families, states and educators as classes resume.

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NPR News: The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work

The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work
Adjuvants play a crucial role in many vaccines' effectiveness. Some scientists say there needs to be more research into developing a wider variety of adjuvants because of how important they are.

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Health & Science - August 7, 2020 at 01:29AM - The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work

NPR News: Cutting-Edge Research Shows How Hair Dulls Razor Blades

Cutting-Edge Research Shows How Hair Dulls Razor Blades
Hair is soft compared to steel, but shaving can dull a razor surprisingly quickly. A new study examines exactly how a strand of hair can chip and crack a sharp blade.

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Health & Science - August 7, 2020 at 01:00AM - Cutting-Edge Research Shows How Hair Dulls Razor Blades

NPR News: Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle

Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle
Zoning for single-family homes has been tied to racial inequity and climate change, but in California, efforts to pass new laws keep falling short.

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Health & Science - August 6, 2020 at 08:00PM - Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle

NPR News: How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For

How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For
As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.

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Thứ Tư, 5 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing
Virginia's new COVIDWISE app is designed to alert users who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The app relies on Bluetooth to notify people who may be at risk.

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Health & Science - August 6, 2020 at 04:14AM - Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

NPR News: Attaching Small Weights To Pigeons Helps Them Shoot Up In The Social Hierarchy

Attaching Small Weights To Pigeons Helps Them Shoot Up In The Social Hierarchy
Scientists found that attaching small weights to pigeons causes them to shoot up in the social hierarchy. The finding is important because scientists often attach trackers to pigeons.

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Health & Science - August 6, 2020 at 03:01AM - Attaching Small Weights To Pigeons Helps Them Shoot Up In The Social Hierarchy

NPR News: Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders

Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders
Missouri is the second state to expand the health care program via ballot measure during the pandemic. Nearly a quarter million people could get health insurance thanks to the measure.

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Health Care - August 5, 2020 at 10:01PM - Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders

NPR News: Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders

Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders
Missouri is the second state to expand the health care program via ballot measure during the pandemic. Nearly a quarter million people could get health insurance thanks to the measure.

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Thứ Ba, 4 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Scientists Discover Malignant Cancer In A Dinosaur

Scientists Discover Malignant Cancer In A Dinosaur
Scientists have discovered the first incidence of malignant cancer in a dinosaur in the leg bone of a horned dinosaur.

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Health & Science - August 5, 2020 at 03:07AM - Scientists Discover Malignant Cancer In A Dinosaur

NPR News: Food Is Growing More Plentiful, So Why Do People Keep Warning Of Shortages?

Food Is Growing More Plentiful, So Why Do People Keep Warning Of Shortages?
For more than a century, food has been getting more abundant, and cheaper. Yet people keep worrying about food shortages. Some economists say the fears actually create their own problems.

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Health & Science - August 5, 2020 at 03:07AM - Food Is Growing More Plentiful, So Why Do People Keep Warning Of Shortages?

NPR News: Public Health Experts Warn Bars Are Seeds For Coronavirus Outbreaks

Public Health Experts Warn Bars Are Seeds For Coronavirus Outbreaks
There are many stories of how nights out at bars can lead to coronavirus outbreaks. Public health experts say bars are perfect for spreading this virus. That's led many states to close them down.

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Health Care - August 5, 2020 at 03:07AM - Public Health Experts Warn Bars Are Seeds For Coronavirus Outbreaks

NPR News: 2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season

2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season
With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging.

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Health & Science - August 4, 2020 at 09:00PM - 2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season

NPR News: 2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season

2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season
With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging.

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NPR News: In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?
Public officials continue to send mixed messages about the pandemic: We're open for business, but also, stay home if you can. Without clear guidance, people feel confused or stop trying to be safe.

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Health Care - August 4, 2020 at 05:00PM - In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

Thứ Hai, 3 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Missouri To Vote On Medicaid Expansion To Uninsured Adults

Missouri To Vote On Medicaid Expansion To Uninsured Adults
Missourians will vote Tuesday on whether to expand Medicaid to uninsured adults. The pandemic has raised the stakes for residents who have lost jobs and insurance coverage.

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Health Care - August 4, 2020 at 03:02AM - Missouri To Vote On Medicaid Expansion To Uninsured Adults

NPR News: Tropical Storm Isaias Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane In Carolinas

Tropical Storm Isaias Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane In Carolinas
The storm has already dumped rain on Florida's east coast. It's expected to linger in North Carolina on Monday, traveling inland through the night before swirling up the Mid-Atlantic coast.

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Health & Science - August 4, 2020 at 02:40AM - Tropical Storm Isaias Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane In Carolinas

NPR News: Everyone Loves The Chat Box: How Climate Science Moved Online

Everyone Loves The Chat Box: How Climate Science Moved Online
Scientists from around the world are writing the next major United Nations climate report. Summarizing the state of the atmosphere without meeting in person is as hard as it sounds.

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Health & Science - August 3, 2020 at 08:40PM - Everyone Loves The Chat Box: How Climate Science Moved Online

NPR News: Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices

Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices
For many cancer patients, daily life can feel full of risky choices involving work, family, friends and money. Nearly every option pits the risks of catching the coronavirus against other downsides.

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Health & Science - August 3, 2020 at 04:02PM - Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices

NPR News: Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices

Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices
For many cancer patients, daily life can feel full of risky choices involving work, family, friends and money. Nearly every option pits the risks of catching the coronavirus against other downsides.

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Health Care - August 3, 2020 at 04:02PM - Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices

Chủ Nhật, 2 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Splashdown! SpaceX And NASA Astronauts Make History

Splashdown! SpaceX And NASA Astronauts Make History
NASA and SpaceX are welcoming home two astronauts who splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico after several months on the International Space Station.

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Health & Science - August 3, 2020 at 02:09AM - Splashdown! SpaceX And NASA Astronauts Make History

NPR News: What Drives Social Behavior During The COVID-19 Pandemic

What Drives Social Behavior During The COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with economist Plamen Nikolov from State University of New York at Binghamton, about how the pandemic is altering the way we behave.

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Health & Science - August 2, 2020 at 07:02PM - What Drives Social Behavior During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Thứ Bảy, 1 tháng 8, 2020

NPR News: Scientists In Washington State Have Trapped Their 1st Murder Hornet

Scientists In Washington State Have Trapped Their 1st Murder Hornet
In a move to eliminate murder hornets in North America, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is utilizing a new trapping technique. In July, trappers found their first one.

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Health & Science - August 2, 2020 at 04:20AM - Scientists In Washington State Have Trapped Their 1st Murder Hornet

NPR News: Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine
Public health officials say a promising coronavirus vaccine is on it's way in 2021. But does that matter if only half of Americans say they're willing to get such a vaccination?

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Health Care - August 1, 2020 at 07:00PM - Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine

NPR News: Smaller Nuclear Plants May Come With Less Stringent Safety Rules

Smaller Nuclear Plants May Come With Less Stringent Safety Rules
Proposed new emergency preparedness rules would allow nuclear plants closer to where people live. Companies say the plants are safer, but they need the rule changes for a viable business model.

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Health & Science - August 1, 2020 at 06:00PM - Smaller Nuclear Plants May Come With Less Stringent Safety Rules

NPR News: In Rural Missouri, Latinx Communities Learn To Contain And Cope With The Coronavirus

In Rural Missouri, Latinx Communities Learn To Contain And Cope With The Coronavirus
Rural Carthage, Mo., is home to a growing community of Latin American immigrants. Language barriers and economic stress have made it harder to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Health Care - August 1, 2020 at 06:00PM - In Rural Missouri, Latinx Communities Learn To Contain And Cope With The Coronavirus