Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake
The volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began erupting more than a week ago and lava continues to flow, creating a huge new lake that's taken the place of a water lake it vaporized.
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Health & Science - January 1, 2021 at 01:35AM - Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake
Thứ Năm, 31 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
Leaders of the nation's federal vaccine effort, called Operation Warp Speed, said the U.S. has deployed around 14 million vaccine doses as of Wednesday with just 2.1 million Americans vaccinated.
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Health & Science - December 31, 2020 at 06:37PM - U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
Leaders of the nation's federal vaccine effort, called Operation Warp Speed, said the U.S. has deployed around 14 million vaccine doses as of Wednesday with just 2.1 million Americans vaccinated.
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Health & Science - December 31, 2020 at 06:37PM - U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
Thứ Tư, 30 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
The British government has ordered 100 million doses, enough to vaccinate 50 million residents.
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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 06:07PM - U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
The British government has ordered 100 million doses, enough to vaccinate 50 million residents.
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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 06:07PM - U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
Thứ Ba, 29 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50
C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50
Before scientists were even sure black holes existed, an Indian astrophysicist did the math behind Einstein's predictions of what would happen if two black holes collided.
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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 04:50AM - C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50
Before scientists were even sure black holes existed, an Indian astrophysicist did the math behind Einstein's predictions of what would happen if two black holes collided.
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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 04:50AM - C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50
NPR News: How To Make A New Year's Resolution
How To Make A New Year's Resolution
A new study looks at ways to make New Year's resolutions succeed.
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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 06:31PM - How To Make A New Year's Resolution
A new study looks at ways to make New Year's resolutions succeed.
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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 06:31PM - How To Make A New Year's Resolution
Thứ Hai, 28 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission
Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, scientists this year made significant progress in understanding how respiratory viruses can be transmitted from one person to another through the air.
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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 03:45AM - Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, scientists this year made significant progress in understanding how respiratory viruses can be transmitted from one person to another through the air.
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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 03:45AM - Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission
NPR News: Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It
Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It
Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. But now that scientists understand more about how COVID-19 spreads, all that scrubbing down may have been overkill.
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Health & Science - December 28, 2020 at 05:00PM - Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It
Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. But now that scientists understand more about how COVID-19 spreads, all that scrubbing down may have been overkill.
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Health & Science - December 28, 2020 at 05:00PM - Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It
Thứ Bảy, 26 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Ice is usually emphemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years, according to scientists are on a quest to find the oldest ice.
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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 08:03PM - Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Ice is usually emphemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years, according to scientists are on a quest to find the oldest ice.
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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 08:03PM - Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
NPR News: For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year
For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year
The emergence of COVID-19 started scientists on a year-long, crash course to learn how this virus might travel through the air and how to stop it. They learned a lot, and quickly.
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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 07:01PM - For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year
The emergence of COVID-19 started scientists on a year-long, crash course to learn how this virus might travel through the air and how to stop it. They learned a lot, and quickly.
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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 07:01PM - For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year
Thứ Sáu, 25 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families
Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated food insecurity and stretched an already-strained fishing industry. New partnerships with food banks give fisherman income and provide food for those in need.
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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 05:02PM - Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated food insecurity and stretched an already-strained fishing industry. New partnerships with food banks give fisherman income and provide food for those in need.
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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 05:02PM - Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families
Thứ Năm, 24 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason
WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason
Researchers discovered that an octopus might punch a fish when both are hunting. Although some of the thrown punches can be explained, others remain a mystery.
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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 06:27AM - WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason
Researchers discovered that an octopus might punch a fish when both are hunting. Although some of the thrown punches can be explained, others remain a mystery.
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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 06:27AM - WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason
NPR News: 'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
As the first COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out across the U.S., community leaders in diverse groups already are working hard to dispel misinformation and reach skeptics with truth.
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Health & Science - December 24, 2020 at 05:00PM - 'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
As the first COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out across the U.S., community leaders in diverse groups already are working hard to dispel misinformation and reach skeptics with truth.
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Health & Science - December 24, 2020 at 05:00PM - 'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Thứ Tư, 23 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think
We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think
Could smoke carry disease-causing microorganisms? "It's a very new idea to think of smoke as having a living component," says Leda Kobziar, co-author of an article that explores this theory.
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Health & Science - December 23, 2020 at 07:08PM - We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think
Could smoke carry disease-causing microorganisms? "It's a very new idea to think of smoke as having a living component," says Leda Kobziar, co-author of an article that explores this theory.
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Health & Science - December 23, 2020 at 07:08PM - We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think
Thứ Ba, 22 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
"Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant," BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said Tuesday.
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 11:52PM - BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
"Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant," BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said Tuesday.
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 11:52PM - BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
NPR News: PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World
PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World
On Monday evening, Jupiter and Saturn appeared closer to each other in the sky than they have for hundreds of years, in what has become known as the "Great Conjunction."
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 10:47PM - PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World
On Monday evening, Jupiter and Saturn appeared closer to each other in the sky than they have for hundreds of years, in what has become known as the "Great Conjunction."
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 10:47PM - PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World
NPR News: How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
A new book digs into the social science of athletic greatness and reveals patterns leading to glory.
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 06:30PM - How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
A new book digs into the social science of athletic greatness and reveals patterns leading to glory.
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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 06:30PM - How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
Thứ Hai, 21 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island
The volcano last erupted in 2018, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands around Hawaii's Big Island.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 06:19PM - Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island
The volcano last erupted in 2018, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands around Hawaii's Big Island.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 06:19PM - Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island
Chủ Nhật, 20 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about the science behind the coronavirus vaccines.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about the science behind the coronavirus vaccines.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR News: CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine
CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine
A CDC panel recommends that people over 75 and frontline essential workers should be prioritized as the next group to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine
A CDC panel recommends that people over 75 and frontline essential workers should be prioritized as the next group to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine
Thứ Sáu, 18 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment
Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment
D.C.'s mayor urged the federal government to send more medicine to no avail. Now the states are sharing their supply to vaccinate health care workers who work in the capital but live elsewhere.
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Health & Science - December 19, 2020 at 08:39AM - Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment
D.C.'s mayor urged the federal government to send more medicine to no avail. Now the states are sharing their supply to vaccinate health care workers who work in the capital but live elsewhere.
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Health & Science - December 19, 2020 at 08:39AM - Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment
NPR News: Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
British researchers have discovered 156 new plants and fungi in 2020, including the brown, fleshy and slightly menacing looking flower.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 07:24PM - Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
British researchers have discovered 156 new plants and fungi in 2020, including the brown, fleshy and slightly menacing looking flower.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 07:24PM - Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
NPR News: 2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did
2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did
2020 and 2016 are virtually tied for the hottest year on record. That means more powerful hurricanes, more intense wildfires, less ice and longer heat waves.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - 2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did
2020 and 2016 are virtually tied for the hottest year on record. That means more powerful hurricanes, more intense wildfires, less ice and longer heat waves.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - 2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did
NPR News: If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank
If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank
Scientists and investors born outside the U.S. played crucial roles in the development of COVID-19 vaccines — a remarkable vindication for the argument that innovation depends on immigration.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank
Scientists and investors born outside the U.S. played crucial roles in the development of COVID-19 vaccines — a remarkable vindication for the argument that innovation depends on immigration.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank
NPR News: I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?
I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?
Science writer Robin Marantz Henig has written about dangerous emerging pathogens for 30 years. But none of what she learned could shed light on her own confusing encounter with this virus.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?
Science writer Robin Marantz Henig has written about dangerous emerging pathogens for 30 years. But none of what she learned could shed light on her own confusing encounter with this virus.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?
NPR News: China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe
China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe
The successful completion of the Chang'e-5 mission makes China only the third country to have returned soil and rock samples from the surface of the moon.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:43PM - China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe
The successful completion of the Chang'e-5 mission makes China only the third country to have returned soil and rock samples from the surface of the moon.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:43PM - China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe
Thứ Năm, 17 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA
Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA
Regan is the top environmental regulator for North Carolina. He would be first African American man to run EPA, and he would oversee much of the federal government's response to climate change.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:27AM - Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA
Regan is the top environmental regulator for North Carolina. He would be first African American man to run EPA, and he would oversee much of the federal government's response to climate change.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:27AM - Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA
NPR News: Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns
Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns
Atlantic writer Ed Yong says the COVID vaccination program will be the most complicated the U.S. has ever attempted: "It's going to be a slow process, and there are a lot of possible roadblocks."
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:49AM - Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns
Atlantic writer Ed Yong says the COVID vaccination program will be the most complicated the U.S. has ever attempted: "It's going to be a slow process, and there are a lot of possible roadblocks."
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:49AM - Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns
NPR News: Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:41AM - Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.
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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:41AM - Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
NPR News: Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration says is advising health workers to use "every full dose obtainable" to help speed up the nationwide immunization campaign.
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration says is advising health workers to use "every full dose obtainable" to help speed up the nationwide immunization campaign.
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
Thứ Tư, 16 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply
Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply
"Given the public health emergency, FDA is advising that it is acceptable to use every full dose obtainable (the sixth, or possibly even a seventh) from each vial," the FDA said Wednesday.
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply
"Given the public health emergency, FDA is advising that it is acceptable to use every full dose obtainable (the sixth, or possibly even a seventh) from each vial," the FDA said Wednesday.
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply
NPR News: At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center senses distrust for a vaccine among some hospital staff. "They all think it's meant to harm specific sectors of the population."
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 05:36AM - At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center senses distrust for a vaccine among some hospital staff. "They all think it's meant to harm specific sectors of the population."
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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 05:36AM - At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
NPR News: What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
A new study suggests kids in poor countries benefit hugely from having older sisters — who are more likely than brothers or even mothers — to engage in stimulating play.
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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
A new study suggests kids in poor countries benefit hugely from having older sisters — who are more likely than brothers or even mothers — to engage in stimulating play.
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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
NPR News: Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection
Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection
Scientists are calling for efforts to protect hundreds of wild plants in the United States that are related to native foods such as cranberries and chili peppers.
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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection
Scientists are calling for efforts to protect hundreds of wild plants in the United States that are related to native foods such as cranberries and chili peppers.
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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection
Thứ Ba, 15 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: 1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive
1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive
As the first patient to receive an experimental treatment that relied on the gene-editing technique CRISPR continues to do well 17 months later, more patients seem to be benefiting, too.
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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 05:02PM - 1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive
As the first patient to receive an experimental treatment that relied on the gene-editing technique CRISPR continues to do well 17 months later, more patients seem to be benefiting, too.
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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 05:02PM - 1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive
Thứ Hai, 14 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say
Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say
"Our war against the virus is not over yet, but this week we're taking a major step toward our eventual victory," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said.
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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 03:39AM - Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say
"Our war against the virus is not over yet, but this week we're taking a major step toward our eventual victory," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said.
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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 03:39AM - Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say
Chủ Nhật, 13 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane
Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane
Officials may be relying on people to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at a time when the public is simply not afraid enough anymore to keep up the recommended behaviors.
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Health & Science - December 12, 2020 at 01:29AM - Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane
Officials may be relying on people to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at a time when the public is simply not afraid enough anymore to keep up the recommended behaviors.
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Health & Science - December 12, 2020 at 01:29AM - Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane
NPR News: Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research
Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research
Feeling their work on COVID-19 was being ignored, and facing hostility, epidemiologists Eileen White and Caroline Buckee threw in the towel. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro discusses their decisions.
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 08:00PM - Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research
Feeling their work on COVID-19 was being ignored, and facing hostility, epidemiologists Eileen White and Caroline Buckee threw in the towel. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro discusses their decisions.
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 08:00PM - Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research
NPR News: Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
The power of family history can lead a person to do lot of things. For Howard Berkes, the family tradition of facing crises head-on led him to sign up for experimental testing of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 07:00PM - Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
The power of family history can lead a person to do lot of things. For Howard Berkes, the family tradition of facing crises head-on led him to sign up for experimental testing of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 07:00PM - Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
Thứ Bảy, 12 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way
What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way
Within hours, U.S. states are expected have in hand their first shipments of Pfizer's newly FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. It marks a new phase in the pandemic, but what's that mean for you?
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 12:29AM - What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way
Within hours, U.S. states are expected have in hand their first shipments of Pfizer's newly FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. It marks a new phase in the pandemic, but what's that mean for you?
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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 12:29AM - What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way
Thứ Năm, 10 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.
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Health & Science - December 11, 2020 at 03:56AM - More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.
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Health & Science - December 11, 2020 at 03:56AM - More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
NPR News: As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 05:09PM - As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 05:09PM - As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
Thứ Tư, 9 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine
At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine
With the first COVID-19 vaccines expected to be shipped out within days, health care providers are scrambling to prepare for an unprecedentedly high-stakes vaccine rollout.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:30AM - At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine
With the first COVID-19 vaccines expected to be shipped out within days, health care providers are scrambling to prepare for an unprecedentedly high-stakes vaccine rollout.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:30AM - At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine
NPR News: Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
Dogs are good at learning new words. But researchers say dogs don't understand small sound differences in words such as "dog" or "dig." It may explain why most don't learn a large number of words.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:00AM - Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
Dogs are good at learning new words. But researchers say dogs don't understand small sound differences in words such as "dog" or "dig." It may explain why most don't learn a large number of words.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:00AM - Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
NPR News: Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
A synthetic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine appears to relieve depression and addiction without producing hallucinations or other dangerous side effects — at least in rodents.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 03:24AM - Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
A synthetic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine appears to relieve depression and addiction without producing hallucinations or other dangerous side effects — at least in rodents.
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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 03:24AM - Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
Thứ Ba, 8 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions
Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions
Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.
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Health & Science - December 9, 2020 at 03:19AM - Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions
Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.
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Health & Science - December 9, 2020 at 03:19AM - Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions
NPR News: What Is Your Time Worth?
What Is Your Time Worth?
A new study did experiments on millions of Lyft riders to figure out how much they value time. They found time is worth more money than previously thought.
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Health & Science - December 8, 2020 at 06:30PM - What Is Your Time Worth?
A new study did experiments on millions of Lyft riders to figure out how much they value time. They found time is worth more money than previously thought.
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Health & Science - December 8, 2020 at 06:30PM - What Is Your Time Worth?
Thứ Bảy, 5 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
Alexandra Horowitz is the director of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. She says pets will need help adjusting to life after the pandemic.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
Alexandra Horowitz is the director of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. She says pets will need help adjusting to life after the pandemic.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
NPR News: Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Claire Wardle, U.S. director of the non-profit First Draft News, about online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Claire Wardle, U.S. director of the non-profit First Draft News, about online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
NPR News: Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
The iceberg is said to be on a collision course with the island of South Georgia, a U.K. territory. The government there released the photos, saying it was keeping a close eye on the situation.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 01:09AM - Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
The iceberg is said to be on a collision course with the island of South Georgia, a U.K. territory. The government there released the photos, saying it was keeping a close eye on the situation.
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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 01:09AM - Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
NPR News: Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate
Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate
The craft has been collecting rock and soil samples. China is only the second country to plant its national banner on the lunar surface.
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Health & Science - December 5, 2020 at 06:27AM - Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate
The craft has been collecting rock and soil samples. China is only the second country to plant its national banner on the lunar surface.
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Health & Science - December 5, 2020 at 06:27AM - Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate
Thứ Sáu, 4 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Researchers found that a certain class of antibodies in a monkey's blood predicted protection from COVID-19. If that hold true for humans, a blood test may show whether a vaccine candidate is working.
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Health & Science - December 4, 2020 at 11:38PM - Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Researchers found that a certain class of antibodies in a monkey's blood predicted protection from COVID-19. If that hold true for humans, a blood test may show whether a vaccine candidate is working.
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Health & Science - December 4, 2020 at 11:38PM - Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Thứ Năm, 3 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: 'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao
'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao
Rao, a Colorado teenager who has won praise for her innovation in detecting lead levels in water, said, "I really want to put out that message: If I can do it, you can do it, and anyone can do it."
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 10:39PM - 'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao
Rao, a Colorado teenager who has won praise for her innovation in detecting lead levels in water, said, "I really want to put out that message: If I can do it, you can do it, and anyone can do it."
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 10:39PM - 'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao
Thứ Tư, 2 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: 'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
Heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 06:31AM - 'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
Heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 06:31AM - 'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
NPR News: U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
The vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 02:18AM - U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
The vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 02:18AM - U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
NPR News: Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 12:57AM - Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.
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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 12:57AM - Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
NPR News: U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.
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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 03:17PM - U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.
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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 03:17PM - U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
Thứ Ba, 1 tháng 12, 2020
NPR News: Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research
Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research
Astronomers compare losing the observatory in Puerto Rico to losing a big brother. It was once the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.
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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 05:18AM - Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research
Astronomers compare losing the observatory in Puerto Rico to losing a big brother. It was once the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.
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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 05:18AM - Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research
Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: More Good News For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
More Good News For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Biotech company Moderna has new data reinforcing that its COVID-19 inoculation is safe and effective. The company is submitting an application to the FDA Monday requesting emergency use authorization.
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Health & Science - November 30, 2020 at 07:00PM - More Good News For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Biotech company Moderna has new data reinforcing that its COVID-19 inoculation is safe and effective. The company is submitting an application to the FDA Monday requesting emergency use authorization.
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Health & Science - November 30, 2020 at 07:00PM - More Good News For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly
For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly
The African crested rat's fuzzy fur has hairs loaded with a poison that can purportedly fell an elephant. But these rats turn out to be social, affectionate creatures.
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Health & Science - November 28, 2020 at 03:46AM - For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly
The African crested rat's fuzzy fur has hairs loaded with a poison that can purportedly fell an elephant. But these rats turn out to be social, affectionate creatures.
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Health & Science - November 28, 2020 at 03:46AM - For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly
NPR News: A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease
A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease
North Minneapolis's mostly minority community lost its only grocery store this summer. It's a neighborhood grappling with heart disease, obesity and COVID-19. A Garden may help.
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 07:00PM - A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease
North Minneapolis's mostly minority community lost its only grocery store this summer. It's a neighborhood grappling with heart disease, obesity and COVID-19. A Garden may help.
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 07:00PM - A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease
NPR News: Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
To control the virus, some officials are forgoing rules or mandates and instead are relying on individuals to do the right thing. So what motivates behavior change, and what falls short?
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 05:04PM - Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
To control the virus, some officials are forgoing rules or mandates and instead are relying on individuals to do the right thing. So what motivates behavior change, and what falls short?
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 05:04PM - Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
Researchers say fall leaves may start falling a few days earlier in the future and it could have global implications for climate change.
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 03:57AM - Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
Researchers say fall leaves may start falling a few days earlier in the future and it could have global implications for climate change.
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Health & Science - November 27, 2020 at 03:57AM - Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
NPR News: There's No Stopping These Seniors; Even A Pandemic Can't Bring Them Down
There's No Stopping These Seniors; Even A Pandemic Can't Bring Them Down
Older people are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But recent research reveals older populations are less consumed by pandemic depression than those that are younger.
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Health & Science - November 26, 2020 at 07:00PM - There's No Stopping These Seniors; Even A Pandemic Can't Bring Them Down
Older people are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But recent research reveals older populations are less consumed by pandemic depression than those that are younger.
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Health & Science - November 26, 2020 at 07:00PM - There's No Stopping These Seniors; Even A Pandemic Can't Bring Them Down
Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety
Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety
The safest way to have Thanksgiving this year is to stay in your social bubble. But those traveling to gather with friends and loved ones should keep pandemic safety guidelines in mind.
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Health & Science - November 26, 2020 at 03:13AM - Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety
The safest way to have Thanksgiving this year is to stay in your social bubble. But those traveling to gather with friends and loved ones should keep pandemic safety guidelines in mind.
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Health & Science - November 26, 2020 at 03:13AM - Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety
NPR News: A Kid, A Minor Bike Accident And A $19,000 Medical Bill
A Kid, A Minor Bike Accident And A $19,000 Medical Bill
It was a surprise even for a family of lawyers. A process called "subrogation" began with a Nevada family's health insurer denying their claim for an ER visit after their 9-year-old fell off his bike.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 10:00PM - A Kid, A Minor Bike Accident And A $19,000 Medical Bill
It was a surprise even for a family of lawyers. A process called "subrogation" began with a Nevada family's health insurer denying their claim for an ER visit after their 9-year-old fell off his bike.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 10:00PM - A Kid, A Minor Bike Accident And A $19,000 Medical Bill
NPR News: Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials
Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials
Homeowners are rebuilding after wildfires, but many won't be required by governments to use fire-resistant materials. Without such improvements, communities face harm again with the next fire.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 07:20PM - Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials
Homeowners are rebuilding after wildfires, but many won't be required by governments to use fire-resistant materials. Without such improvements, communities face harm again with the next fire.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 07:20PM - Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials
Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 08:46AM - Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.
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Health & Science - November 25, 2020 at 08:46AM - Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
NPR News: Missing Ink: Darwin Notebooks, Long Unseen, Now Believed Stolen
Missing Ink: Darwin Notebooks, Long Unseen, Now Believed Stolen
Cambridge University Library said Tuesday that two of the naturalist's notebooks have been missing for nearly two decades. Now, the library has told local police that they "have likely been stolen."
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Health & Science - November 24, 2020 at 11:21PM - Missing Ink: Darwin Notebooks, Long Unseen, Now Believed Stolen
Cambridge University Library said Tuesday that two of the naturalist's notebooks have been missing for nearly two decades. Now, the library has told local police that they "have likely been stolen."
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Health & Science - November 24, 2020 at 11:21PM - Missing Ink: Darwin Notebooks, Long Unseen, Now Believed Stolen
Thứ Hai, 23 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy
John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy
Environmental groups praise Kerry for his decades of climate work, including negotiating the Paris agreement. He will face challenges after four years of a diminished U.S. role in climate diplomacy.
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Health & Science - November 24, 2020 at 05:08AM - John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy
Environmental groups praise Kerry for his decades of climate work, including negotiating the Paris agreement. He will face challenges after four years of a diminished U.S. role in climate diplomacy.
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Health & Science - November 24, 2020 at 05:08AM - John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy
NPR News: FDA Approves First Drug For A Rapid Aging Disorder In Children
FDA Approves First Drug For A Rapid Aging Disorder In Children
A newly approved drug can extend the lives of children with progeria, a rare disorder that causes rapid aging. The drug is the result of one family's effort to help a child with the fatal condition.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 11:33PM - FDA Approves First Drug For A Rapid Aging Disorder In Children
A newly approved drug can extend the lives of children with progeria, a rare disorder that causes rapid aging. The drug is the result of one family's effort to help a child with the fatal condition.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 11:33PM - FDA Approves First Drug For A Rapid Aging Disorder In Children
NPR News: Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds
Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds
When the state of Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 07:01PM - Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds
When the state of Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 07:01PM - Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds
Chủ Nhật, 22 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: China Moon Mission Will Try To Bring Back The First Lunar Rocks In Decades
China Moon Mission Will Try To Bring Back The First Lunar Rocks In Decades
The Chang'e-5 mission will attempt to bring back rock and soil samples from a previously unexplored part of the moon, helping scientists better understand its volcanic history.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 06:49AM - China Moon Mission Will Try To Bring Back The First Lunar Rocks In Decades
The Chang'e-5 mission will attempt to bring back rock and soil samples from a previously unexplored part of the moon, helping scientists better understand its volcanic history.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 06:49AM - China Moon Mission Will Try To Bring Back The First Lunar Rocks In Decades
NPR News: FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
The experimental cocktail from the bio-tech company Regeneron is the same drug President Trump got when he was battling the coronvirus earlier this year. It is designed for mild to moderate cases.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 12:00AM - FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
The experimental cocktail from the bio-tech company Regeneron is the same drug President Trump got when he was battling the coronvirus earlier this year. It is designed for mild to moderate cases.
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Health & Science - November 23, 2020 at 12:00AM - FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
NPR News: FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for progeria, a genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. Zokinvy is the first drug approved by the agency for the disorder.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 08:20PM - FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for progeria, a genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. Zokinvy is the first drug approved by the agency for the disorder.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 08:20PM - FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
NPR News: Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
Scientists are trying to restore the range of loons. The iconic birds vanished from Massachusetts lakes decades ago. Loons from Maine are being moved back to those places, and the plan is working.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 08:20PM - Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
Scientists are trying to restore the range of loons. The iconic birds vanished from Massachusetts lakes decades ago. Loons from Maine are being moved back to those places, and the plan is working.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 08:20PM - Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
NPR News: Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 07:00PM - Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 07:00PM - Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
Thứ Bảy, 21 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 05:00AM - A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world.
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Health & Science - November 22, 2020 at 05:00AM - A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
Thứ Sáu, 20 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
In 2015, the mosquito-borne virus Zika exploded in South America. Health experts predicted it would erupt in Africa. But a major outbreak never happened. Now scientists think they understand why.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 11:31PM - Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
In 2015, the mosquito-borne virus Zika exploded in South America. Health experts predicted it would erupt in Africa. But a major outbreak never happened. Now scientists think they understand why.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 11:31PM - Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
NPR News: Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
Several big farm groups, traditionally hostile to environmental regulations, are now working with environmental advocates in support of farmer-friendly actions to reduce carbon emissions.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 10:58PM - Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
Several big farm groups, traditionally hostile to environmental regulations, are now working with environmental advocates in support of farmer-friendly actions to reduce carbon emissions.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 10:58PM - Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
NPR News: El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
"The Morgue Attendant will be provided maximum PPE, will be tasked with physically moving bodies, and will require the ability to lift between 100-400 lbs. with assistance," the job listing states.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 10:11PM - El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
"The Morgue Attendant will be provided maximum PPE, will be tasked with physically moving bodies, and will require the ability to lift between 100-400 lbs. with assistance," the job listing states.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 10:11PM - El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
Thứ Năm, 19 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: World-Renowned Arecibo Radio Telescope Set To Be Dismantled
World-Renowned Arecibo Radio Telescope Set To Be Dismantled
Arecibo has been a vital resource for radio astronomy, astrophysics, atmospheric studies and solar system astronomy. Now, it's set to close due to structural damage.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 01:16AM - World-Renowned Arecibo Radio Telescope Set To Be Dismantled
Arecibo has been a vital resource for radio astronomy, astrophysics, atmospheric studies and solar system astronomy. Now, it's set to close due to structural damage.
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Health & Science - November 20, 2020 at 01:16AM - World-Renowned Arecibo Radio Telescope Set To Be Dismantled
NPR News: NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise
NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise
Space is the best place — maybe the only place — to get a complete picture of how climate change is affecting the Earth's oceans. And what happens in the ocean does not stay in the ocean.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 05:06PM - NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise
Space is the best place — maybe the only place — to get a complete picture of how climate change is affecting the Earth's oceans. And what happens in the ocean does not stay in the ocean.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 05:06PM - NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise
NPR News: COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots
COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus are being hampered by the fact that many people don't believe it's real. "It's absolute garbage," said Craig Mann of Flathead County in northwest Montana.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 05:00PM - COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus are being hampered by the fact that many people don't believe it's real. "It's absolute garbage," said Craig Mann of Flathead County in northwest Montana.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 05:00PM - COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots
Thứ Tư, 18 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Scientists Discover Outer Space Isn't Pitch Black After All
Scientists Discover Outer Space Isn't Pitch Black After All
Scientists have used a NASA probe way out in space, beyond Pluto, to measure visible light that's not connected to any known source like stars or galaxies.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 06:49AM - Scientists Discover Outer Space Isn't Pitch Black After All
Scientists have used a NASA probe way out in space, beyond Pluto, to measure visible light that's not connected to any known source like stars or galaxies.
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Health & Science - November 19, 2020 at 06:49AM - Scientists Discover Outer Space Isn't Pitch Black After All
Thứ Ba, 17 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer's, Growing Evidence Shows
Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer's, Growing Evidence Shows
People who get more deep sleep appear less likely to develop Alzheimer's. That may be because this phase of sleep allows the brain clears out waste products.
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Health & Science - November 18, 2020 at 12:00AM - Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer's, Growing Evidence Shows
People who get more deep sleep appear less likely to develop Alzheimer's. That may be because this phase of sleep allows the brain clears out waste products.
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Health & Science - November 18, 2020 at 12:00AM - Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer's, Growing Evidence Shows
Thứ Hai, 16 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: 4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Dock With Space Station
4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Dock With Space Station
Three NASA astronauts and one from Japan's space agency reached the ISS after a 27-hour flight following Sunday's liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 01:12PM - 4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Dock With Space Station
Three NASA astronauts and one from Japan's space agency reached the ISS after a 27-hour flight following Sunday's liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 01:12PM - 4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Dock With Space Station
NPR News: 'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
President-elect Biden focused his plan for recovering the pandemic-battered U.S. economy on getting the coronavirus under control.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 04:08AM - 'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
President-elect Biden focused his plan for recovering the pandemic-battered U.S. economy on getting the coronavirus under control.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 04:08AM - 'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
NPR News: Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
There's growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say that's because during deep sleep, the brain removes toxins associated with Alzheimer's.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 03:47AM - Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
There's growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say that's because during deep sleep, the brain removes toxins associated with Alzheimer's.
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Health & Science - November 17, 2020 at 03:47AM - Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
NPR News: Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
A comic guide on how to kids can protect themselves from COVID-19. Wear a mask. Stay six feet apart. And (try not to) pick your nose.
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Health & Science - November 16, 2020 at 08:41PM - Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
A comic guide on how to kids can protect themselves from COVID-19. Wear a mask. Stay six feet apart. And (try not to) pick your nose.
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Health & Science - November 16, 2020 at 08:41PM - Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
Chủ Nhật, 15 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Liftoff! Astronauts Head To Space Station On SpaceX Rocket
Liftoff! Astronauts Head To Space Station On SpaceX Rocket
Four astronauts are flying to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Dragon crew capsule. The mission is the first of what NASA hopes are many.
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Health & Science - November 15, 2020 at 07:00PM - Liftoff! Astronauts Head To Space Station On SpaceX Rocket
Four astronauts are flying to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Dragon crew capsule. The mission is the first of what NASA hopes are many.
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Health & Science - November 15, 2020 at 07:00PM - Liftoff! Astronauts Head To Space Station On SpaceX Rocket
NPR News: Biden COVID Advisor Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'
Biden COVID Advisor Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'
Dr. Vivek Murthy, co-chair of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus advisory board, says past lockdowns functioned like a "blunt axe" that led to spotty compliance and "little public health gain."
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Health & Science - November 16, 2020 at 03:58AM - Biden COVID Advisor Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'
Dr. Vivek Murthy, co-chair of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus advisory board, says past lockdowns functioned like a "blunt axe" that led to spotty compliance and "little public health gain."
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Health & Science - November 16, 2020 at 03:58AM - Biden COVID Advisor Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'
Thứ Bảy, 14 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: U.S. Adds 184,000 Coronavirus Cases In One Day, With No End In Sight
U.S. Adds 184,000 Coronavirus Cases In One Day, With No End In Sight
The country set another record for daily infections. America is the world leader in COVID-19 fatalities. President-elect Joe Biden expressed alarm and urged the Trump administration to take action.
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Health & Science - November 15, 2020 at 02:43AM - U.S. Adds 184,000 Coronavirus Cases In One Day, With No End In Sight
The country set another record for daily infections. America is the world leader in COVID-19 fatalities. President-elect Joe Biden expressed alarm and urged the Trump administration to take action.
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Health & Science - November 15, 2020 at 02:43AM - U.S. Adds 184,000 Coronavirus Cases In One Day, With No End In Sight
NPR News: Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty
Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty
NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.
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Health & Science - November 14, 2020 at 07:53PM - Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty
NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.
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Health & Science - November 14, 2020 at 07:53PM - Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty
NPR News: A College Student's Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
A College Student's Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
College students are preparing to travel home for thanksgiving, but the coronavirus is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce the risk of infection.
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Health & Science - November 14, 2020 at 07:00PM - A College Student's Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
College students are preparing to travel home for thanksgiving, but the coronavirus is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce the risk of infection.
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Health & Science - November 14, 2020 at 07:00PM - A College Student's Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
Thứ Sáu, 13 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
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Health & Science - November 13, 2020 at 09:11PM - OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
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Health & Science - November 13, 2020 at 09:11PM - OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
NPR News: OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 09:11PM - OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 09:11PM - OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Thứ Năm, 12 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christi Grimm of the Department of Health and Human Services about dealing with the pandemic and navigating the ups and downs of the Trump administration.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christi Grimm of the Department of Health and Human Services about dealing with the pandemic and navigating the ups and downs of the Trump administration.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
NPR News: Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vineet Arora, a hospitalist at the University of Chicago, about warning Illinois officials that hospitals will run out of intensive care unit bed by Thanksgiving.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vineet Arora, a hospitalist at the University of Chicago, about warning Illinois officials that hospitals will run out of intensive care unit bed by Thanksgiving.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
NPR News: ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan
ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with traveling intensive care unit nurse Lydia Mobley about her experience of working with coronavirus patients in Michigan.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with traveling intensive care unit nurse Lydia Mobley about her experience of working with coronavirus patients in Michigan.
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Health Care - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan
NPR News: Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
Cicadas can stay totally dry in the pouring rain. One researcher is trying to figure out how they do that. This finding may lead to interesting new materials for humans.
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Health & Science - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
Cicadas can stay totally dry in the pouring rain. One researcher is trying to figure out how they do that. This finding may lead to interesting new materials for humans.
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Health & Science - November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM - Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
Thứ Tư, 11 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 07:21AM - Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 07:21AM - Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
NPR News: South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shankar Kurra, vice president of medical affairs at Rapid City Hospital in South Dakota, about the staffing shortage at his hospital amid the surge of coronavirus cases.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM - South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shankar Kurra, vice president of medical affairs at Rapid City Hospital in South Dakota, about the staffing shortage at his hospital amid the surge of coronavirus cases.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM - South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
NPR News: Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages
Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages
Farm worker advocates are accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of trying to cut the wages of farm workers who come to the U.S. on temporarily guest worker visas.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM - Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages
Farm worker advocates are accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of trying to cut the wages of farm workers who come to the U.S. on temporarily guest worker visas.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM - Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages
NPR News: Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face-coverings.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 03:25AM - Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face-coverings.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 03:25AM - Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
NPR News: Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be more effective than a daily oral dose of Truvada.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 01:30AM - Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be more effective than a daily oral dose of Truvada.
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Health Care - November 12, 2020 at 01:30AM - Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
NPR News: From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 12:41AM - From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.
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Health & Science - November 12, 2020 at 12:41AM - From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
NPR News: Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
Hospitals, a powerful political force in health care, fear lowering the eligibility age for Medicare will cost them billions of dollars because federal reimbursements are less than private insurance.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 09:00PM - Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
Hospitals, a powerful political force in health care, fear lowering the eligibility age for Medicare will cost them billions of dollars because federal reimbursements are less than private insurance.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 09:00PM - Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
NPR News: How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health
How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health
For five decades, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center has confronted the ways disparities can hurt its patients' health. Community leaders say it's a model for cities facing similar struggles.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 05:00PM - How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health
For five decades, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center has confronted the ways disparities can hurt its patients' health. Community leaders say it's a model for cities facing similar struggles.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 05:00PM - How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health
Thứ Ba, 10 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: 'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero
'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero
Dr. Anthony Fauci was honored Tuesday as "a reassuring champion of science and reason" by the New York City borough of Brooklyn, where he was born and raised.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 01:38AM - 'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero
Dr. Anthony Fauci was honored Tuesday as "a reassuring champion of science and reason" by the New York City borough of Brooklyn, where he was born and raised.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 01:38AM - 'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero
NPR News: Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
Katherine Standefer was uninsured and working as a hiking guide when she was diagnosed a genetic heart condition. She chronicles her experience with an implanted heart device in Lightning Flowers.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 01:17AM - Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
Katherine Standefer was uninsured and working as a hiking guide when she was diagnosed a genetic heart condition. She chronicles her experience with an implanted heart device in Lightning Flowers.
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Health Care - November 11, 2020 at 01:17AM - Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
NPR News: Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?
Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?
There would be enormous consequences were the court to throw out the ACA, which has survived twice in the high court. But the court's makeup is very different now than on those past occasions.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 05:01PM - Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?
There would be enormous consequences were the court to throw out the ACA, which has survived twice in the high court. But the court's makeup is very different now than on those past occasions.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 05:01PM - Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?
Thứ Hai, 9 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 07:32AM - Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 07:32AM - Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
NPR News: Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
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Health & Science - November 10, 2020 at 07:32AM - Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
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Health & Science - November 10, 2020 at 07:32AM - Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
NPR News: Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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Health Care - November 2, 2020 at 05:09PM - Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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Health Care - November 2, 2020 at 05:09PM - Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
NPR News: Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nancy Foster, of the American Hospital Association, about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on U.S. hospitals — and why so many struggle with capacity.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nancy Foster, of the American Hospital Association, about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on U.S. hospitals — and why so many struggle with capacity.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR News: Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact the coronavirus surge is having on his facility and staff.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact the coronavirus surge is having on his facility and staff.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR News: Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
NPR News: What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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NPR News: President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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NPR News: Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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NPR News: The Campaign To Wipe Out Polio Was Going Really Well ... Until It Wasn't
The Campaign To Wipe Out Polio Was Going Really Well ... Until It Wasn't
It looked as if polio would be the second human disease to be eliminated — after smallpox. But "2020 has been a terrible year," the head of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative says.
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It looked as if polio would be the second human disease to be eliminated — after smallpox. But "2020 has been a terrible year," the head of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative says.
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NPR News: Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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NPR News: New Study Points To Invisible Killer Of Infants
New Study Points To Invisible Killer Of Infants
The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where people cook using coal and wood to the smoky streets of San Francisco when wildfires were raging.
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The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where people cook using coal and wood to the smoky streets of San Francisco when wildfires were raging.
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NPR News: The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic
The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic
The "No Home Birth" policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated — especially during the coronavirus crisis.
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The "No Home Birth" policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated — especially during the coronavirus crisis.
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NPR News: Study: Plastic Baby Bottles Shed Microplastics When Heated. Should You Be Worried?
Study: Plastic Baby Bottles Shed Microplastics When Heated. Should You Be Worried?
The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.
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The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.
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NPR News: 'The Big Experiment': Alaska School District Returns To Classrooms
'The Big Experiment': Alaska School District Returns To Classrooms
A school district just north of Anchorage, Alaska, has more than 11,000 students in class. While there have been some coronavirus cases, the district says it's been able to deal with them quickly.
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A school district just north of Anchorage, Alaska, has more than 11,000 students in class. While there have been some coronavirus cases, the district says it's been able to deal with them quickly.
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NPR News: How Do You Survive A Pandemic? These Women Have Lessons For Us All
How Do You Survive A Pandemic? These Women Have Lessons For Us All
Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.
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Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.
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NPR News: Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
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Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
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NPR News: Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19?
Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19?
There's evidence that certain vaccines boost the body's defense against many kinds of illness. Scientists are investigating whether this benefit extends to protection from COVID-19.
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There's evidence that certain vaccines boost the body's defense against many kinds of illness. Scientists are investigating whether this benefit extends to protection from COVID-19.
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NPR News: Learning Curve: How Physical Education Works In A Virtual Learning Environment
Learning Curve: How Physical Education Works In A Virtual Learning Environment
For our series "Learning Curve," Megaera Regan explains how she's teaching physical education to elementary students in Port Washington, N.Y.
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For our series "Learning Curve," Megaera Regan explains how she's teaching physical education to elementary students in Port Washington, N.Y.
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NPR News: Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
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Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
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NPR News: Kids In New York City Go Back To School For In-Person Classes
Kids In New York City Go Back To School For In-Person Classes
After two delays and many contentious debates with teachers, parents and principals, students in the largest school district in the country are returning to in-person school.
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After two delays and many contentious debates with teachers, parents and principals, students in the largest school district in the country are returning to in-person school.
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NPR News: What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 12:00AM - What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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Health Care - November 10, 2020 at 12:00AM - What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
NPR News: What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
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NPR News: Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.
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Health Care - November 9, 2020 at 07:59PM - Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.
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Health Care - November 9, 2020 at 07:59PM - Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Chủ Nhật, 8 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Astronauts Arrive In Florida To Ready For SpaceX Launch To Space Station
Astronauts Arrive In Florida To Ready For SpaceX Launch To Space Station
Four astronauts are scheduled to take a SpaceX capsule to the International Space Station on Saturday. NASA hopes to demonstrate the safety and reliability of regular crew transportation to the ISS.
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Health & Science - November 9, 2020 at 08:51AM - Astronauts Arrive In Florida To Ready For SpaceX Launch To Space Station
Four astronauts are scheduled to take a SpaceX capsule to the International Space Station on Saturday. NASA hopes to demonstrate the safety and reliability of regular crew transportation to the ISS.
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Health & Science - November 9, 2020 at 08:51AM - Astronauts Arrive In Florida To Ready For SpaceX Launch To Space Station
NPR News: What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer
What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer
With so many infections and deaths from COVID-19 in nursing homes, many in the industry and in government are considering how to make the facilities safer.
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Health Care - November 9, 2020 at 05:07AM - What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer
With so many infections and deaths from COVID-19 in nursing homes, many in the industry and in government are considering how to make the facilities safer.
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Health Care - November 9, 2020 at 05:07AM - What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer
NPR News: President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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Health Care - November 8, 2020 at 07:00PM - President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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Health Care - November 8, 2020 at 07:00PM - President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
NPR News: President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
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Thứ Bảy, 7 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: Climate Activists Celebrate Biden Win
Climate Activists Celebrate Biden Win
President-elect Joe Biden vows to take a very different approach to climate than President Trump did over the last four years.
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Health & Science - November 8, 2020 at 03:50AM - Climate Activists Celebrate Biden Win
President-elect Joe Biden vows to take a very different approach to climate than President Trump did over the last four years.
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Health & Science - November 8, 2020 at 03:50AM - Climate Activists Celebrate Biden Win
Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 09:34PM - David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 09:34PM - David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
NPR News: CDC Report: Officials Knew Coronavirus Test Was Flawed But Released It Anyway
CDC Report: Officials Knew Coronavirus Test Was Flawed But Released It Anyway
An unreleased CDC review obtained by NPR shows that lab officials knew an early coronavirus test kit had a high failure rate. They decided not to recall it and sent it to the nation's labs anyway.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 05:06PM - CDC Report: Officials Knew Coronavirus Test Was Flawed But Released It Anyway
An unreleased CDC review obtained by NPR shows that lab officials knew an early coronavirus test kit had a high failure rate. They decided not to recall it and sent it to the nation's labs anyway.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 05:06PM - CDC Report: Officials Knew Coronavirus Test Was Flawed But Released It Anyway
Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
A team of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a science-based outline for deploying a vaccine when it's ready. The goal is to stop deaths and viral spread fast.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 06:15AM - First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
A team of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a science-based outline for deploying a vaccine when it's ready. The goal is to stop deaths and viral spread fast.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 06:15AM - First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
NPR News: First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
A team of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a science-based outline for deploying a vaccine when it's ready. The goal is to stop deaths and viral spread fast.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 06:15AM - First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
A team of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a science-based outline for deploying a vaccine when it's ready. The goal is to stop deaths and viral spread fast.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 06:15AM - First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
NPR News: CDC Immunization Committee Chair On Coronavirus Vaccination Logistics
CDC Immunization Committee Chair On Coronavirus Vaccination Logistics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jose Romero, chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization committee, about the committee's recommendations for coronavirus vaccination.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 04:03AM - CDC Immunization Committee Chair On Coronavirus Vaccination Logistics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jose Romero, chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization committee, about the committee's recommendations for coronavirus vaccination.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 04:03AM - CDC Immunization Committee Chair On Coronavirus Vaccination Logistics
NPR News: Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 12:02AM - Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.
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Health Care - November 6, 2020 at 12:02AM - Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
NPR News: Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 12:02AM - Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.
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Health & Science - November 6, 2020 at 12:02AM - Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
Thứ Tư, 4 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation
A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation
At the University of Pittsburgh, new medical students recited an alternative oath, drawing on current events and recent political turmoil to highlight the societal responsibilities of doctors.
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Health Care - November 4, 2020 at 11:14PM - A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation
At the University of Pittsburgh, new medical students recited an alternative oath, drawing on current events and recent political turmoil to highlight the societal responsibilities of doctors.
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Health Care - November 4, 2020 at 11:14PM - A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation
Thứ Ba, 3 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation.
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Health & Science - November 4, 2020 at 05:28AM - U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation.
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Health & Science - November 4, 2020 at 05:28AM - U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
NPR News: How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
In talk of the impact Amy Coney Barrett could have on abortion rights, many people overlook related cases that might be in play, including the right to birth control that the court recognized in 1965.
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Health Care - November 3, 2020 at 05:00PM - How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
In talk of the impact Amy Coney Barrett could have on abortion rights, many people overlook related cases that might be in play, including the right to birth control that the court recognized in 1965.
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Health Care - November 3, 2020 at 05:00PM - How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
Thứ Hai, 2 tháng 11, 2020
NPR News: More Than Politics on the Line For Voters With Pre-Existing Conditions
More Than Politics on the Line For Voters With Pre-Existing Conditions
As many as 130 million Americans have a pre-existing health condition. Protections for those patients under the Affordable Care Act have become a campaign issue in races up and down the ballot.
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Health Care - November 3, 2020 at 05:08AM - More Than Politics on the Line For Voters With Pre-Existing Conditions
As many as 130 million Americans have a pre-existing health condition. Protections for those patients under the Affordable Care Act have become a campaign issue in races up and down the ballot.
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Health Care - November 3, 2020 at 05:08AM - More Than Politics on the Line For Voters With Pre-Existing Conditions
NPR News: Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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NPR News: Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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Health Care - November 2, 2020 at 05:09PM - Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
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Health Care - November 2, 2020 at 05:09PM - Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
Thứ Bảy, 31 tháng 10, 2020
NPR News: Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nancy Foster, of the American Hospital Association, about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on U.S. hospitals — and why so many struggle with capacity.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nancy Foster, of the American Hospital Association, about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on U.S. hospitals — and why so many struggle with capacity.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Why The U.S. Has A Problem With Hospital Capacity
NPR News: Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact the coronavirus surge is having on his facility and staff.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact the coronavirus surge is having on his facility and staff.
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Health Care - November 1, 2020 at 04:35AM - Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR News: How Humans Domesticated Themselves
How Humans Domesticated Themselves
Duke anthropologist Brian Hare argues that humans evolved in a way that left us more cooperative and friendlier than our now extinct human cousins, like Neanderthals and Denisovans.
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Health & Science - October 31, 2020 at 06:00PM - How Humans Domesticated Themselves
Duke anthropologist Brian Hare argues that humans evolved in a way that left us more cooperative and friendlier than our now extinct human cousins, like Neanderthals and Denisovans.
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Health & Science - October 31, 2020 at 06:00PM - How Humans Domesticated Themselves
Thứ Sáu, 30 tháng 10, 2020
NPR News: Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
NPR News: Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health & Science - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
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Health & Science - October 31, 2020 at 06:52AM - Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
NPR News: How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
Medicaid provides health care for millions of low-income Americans. The presidential election could reshape Medicaid — at a critical moment for health care.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 02:52AM - How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
Medicaid provides health care for millions of low-income Americans. The presidential election could reshape Medicaid — at a critical moment for health care.
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Health Care - October 31, 2020 at 02:52AM - How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
NPR News: The Campaign To Wipe Out Polio Was Going Really Well ... Until It Wasn't
The Campaign To Wipe Out Polio Was Going Really Well ... Until It Wasn't
It looked as if polio would be the second human disease to be eliminated — after smallpox. But "2020 has been a terrible year," says Michel Zaffran, head of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
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It looked as if polio would be the second human disease to be eliminated — after smallpox. But "2020 has been a terrible year," says Michel Zaffran, head of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
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NPR News: Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned federal agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it with the public.
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Health Care - October 30, 2020 at 04:01PM - Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned federal agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it with the public.
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Health Care - October 30, 2020 at 04:01PM - Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 10, 2020
NPR News: Why Some Memories Seem Like Movies: 'Time Cells' Discovered In Human Brains
Why Some Memories Seem Like Movies: 'Time Cells' Discovered In Human Brains
Scientists have identified special cells in the human brain that organize movie-like memories, helping us to relive important experiences and events.
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Health & Science - October 30, 2020 at 12:16AM - Why Some Memories Seem Like Movies: 'Time Cells' Discovered In Human Brains
Scientists have identified special cells in the human brain that organize movie-like memories, helping us to relive important experiences and events.
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Health & Science - October 30, 2020 at 12:16AM - Why Some Memories Seem Like Movies: 'Time Cells' Discovered In Human Brains
NPR News: As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.
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Health & Science - October 29, 2020 at 04:00PM - As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.
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Health & Science - October 29, 2020 at 04:00PM - As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 10, 2020
NPR News: Scientists Find Cells In The Human Brain Responsible For Episodic Memory
Scientists Find Cells In The Human Brain Responsible For Episodic Memory
Many memories are like short movies. People relive experiences such as arriving for the first day of school or falling off a bike. Scientists have shown how the brain organizes these episodes.
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Health & Science - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - Scientists Find Cells In The Human Brain Responsible For Episodic Memory
Many memories are like short movies. People relive experiences such as arriving for the first day of school or falling off a bike. Scientists have shown how the brain organizes these episodes.
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Health & Science - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - Scientists Find Cells In The Human Brain Responsible For Episodic Memory
NPR News: What Is Biden's Coronavirus Response Plan?
What Is Biden's Coronavirus Response Plan?
Joe Biden's pandemic plan has seven points. He'd ask states to mandate masks. He also has detailed proposals on testing, contact tracing, creation of a public health job corps and other measures.
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - What Is Biden's Coronavirus Response Plan?
Joe Biden's pandemic plan has seven points. He'd ask states to mandate masks. He also has detailed proposals on testing, contact tracing, creation of a public health job corps and other measures.
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - What Is Biden's Coronavirus Response Plan?
NPR News: Hospitals In Rocky Mountain States Struggling To Keep Up With Coronavirus Surge
Hospitals In Rocky Mountain States Struggling To Keep Up With Coronavirus Surge
Hospitals in Utah are full and poised to start rationing care. They're also filling up in Montana and Idaho. Colorado is trying to avoid those states' fate.
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - Hospitals In Rocky Mountain States Struggling To Keep Up With Coronavirus Surge
Hospitals in Utah are full and poised to start rationing care. They're also filling up in Montana and Idaho. Colorado is trying to avoid those states' fate.
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 03:08AM - Hospitals In Rocky Mountain States Struggling To Keep Up With Coronavirus Surge
NPR News: Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?
Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?
With cases surging, the coronavirus pandemic is heating up as an election issue. Voters have seen President Trump's approach to the crisis play out in real-time, but how would Biden handle things?
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 02:45AM - Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?
With cases surging, the coronavirus pandemic is heating up as an election issue. Voters have seen President Trump's approach to the crisis play out in real-time, but how would Biden handle things?
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Health Care - October 29, 2020 at 02:45AM - Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?
NPR News: Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The 1,600-foot-tall coral reef is taller than the Empire State Building, and its base is a mile wide. It's the first time in 120 years since a coral reef this size has been discovered.
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Health & Science - October 28, 2020 at 05:21PM - Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The 1,600-foot-tall coral reef is taller than the Empire State Building, and its base is a mile wide. It's the first time in 120 years since a coral reef this size has been discovered.
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Health & Science - October 28, 2020 at 05:21PM - Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef
NPR News: Female Doctors Spend More Time With Patients, But Earn Less Money Than Men
Female Doctors Spend More Time With Patients, But Earn Less Money Than Men
Female physicians spend more time with each patient than male doctors do and their patients report increased satisfaction. But the extra time adds up and results in less money.
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Health Care - October 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - Female Doctors Spend More Time With Patients, But Earn Less Money Than Men
Female physicians spend more time with each patient than male doctors do and their patients report increased satisfaction. But the extra time adds up and results in less money.
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Health Care - October 28, 2020 at 04:00PM - Female Doctors Spend More Time With Patients, But Earn Less Money Than Men
Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 10, 2020
NPR News: Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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NPR News: Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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Health & Science - October 28, 2020 at 05:53AM - Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.
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Health & Science - October 28, 2020 at 05:53AM - Mask-Wearing Is Up In The U.S., But Young People Are Still Too Lax, CDC Survey Finds
NPR News: As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More
As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More
Rural areas that are of particular concern as COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin. One big concern: having enough staff in hospitals.
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Health Care - October 28, 2020 at 05:00AM - As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More
Rural areas that are of particular concern as COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin. One big concern: having enough staff in hospitals.
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Health Care - October 28, 2020 at 05:00AM - As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More
NPR News: Study: Air Pollution Contributes To 500,000 Newborn Deaths A Year
Study: Air Pollution Contributes To 500,000 Newborn Deaths A Year
The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where people cook using coal and wood to the smoky streets of San Francisco when wildfires were raging.
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The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where people cook using coal and wood to the smoky streets of San Francisco when wildfires were raging.
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NPR News: 'Kindred' Dismantles Simplistic Views Of Neanderthals
'Kindred' Dismantles Simplistic Views Of Neanderthals
Rebecca Wragg Sykes describes evidence showing that as innovative tool- and fire-makers, Neanderthals adapted to changing climates, adopted symbolic cultural practices and expressed profound emotions.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 09:12PM - 'Kindred' Dismantles Simplistic Views Of Neanderthals
Rebecca Wragg Sykes describes evidence showing that as innovative tool- and fire-makers, Neanderthals adapted to changing climates, adopted symbolic cultural practices and expressed profound emotions.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 09:12PM - 'Kindred' Dismantles Simplistic Views Of Neanderthals
NPR News: The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 05:31PM - The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 05:31PM - The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
NPR News: Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back
Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back
When the hospital tried to bill her for more than what she'd been quoted, Tiffany Qiu refused to pay the extra amount and the bill went to collections. She still didn't back down.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 04:02PM - Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back
When the hospital tried to bill her for more than what she'd been quoted, Tiffany Qiu refused to pay the extra amount and the bill went to collections. She still didn't back down.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 04:02PM - Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back
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NPR News: El Paso, Texas, Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
El Paso, Texas, Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
The judge said he was "left with no choice" but to impose a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. He noted El Paso County has seen a 160% increase in its positivity rate in the last three weeks.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:45AM - El Paso, Texas, Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
The judge said he was "left with no choice" but to impose a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. He noted El Paso County has seen a 160% increase in its positivity rate in the last three weeks.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:45AM - El Paso, Texas, Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
NPR News: They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
Most nursing homes are connected by shared staff to seven others. Instead of limiting workers to one facility to curb COVID-19 spread, advocates urge better pay and more PPE for nursing home staff.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 03:27AM - They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
Most nursing homes are connected by shared staff to seven others. Instead of limiting workers to one facility to curb COVID-19 spread, advocates urge better pay and more PPE for nursing home staff.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 03:27AM - They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
NPR News: El Paso Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
El Paso Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
The judge said he was "left with no choice" but impose a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. He noted El Paso County has seen a 160% increase in its positivity rate in the last 3 weeks.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:45AM - El Paso Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
The judge said he was "left with no choice" but impose a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. He noted El Paso County has seen a 160% increase in its positivity rate in the last 3 weeks.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:45AM - El Paso Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
NPR News: They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
Most nursing homes are connected by shared staff to seven others. Instead of limiting workers to one facility to curb COVID-19 spread, advocates urge better pay and more PPE for nursing home staff.
Read more on NPR
Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:27AM - They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
Most nursing homes are connected by shared staff to seven others. Instead of limiting workers to one facility to curb COVID-19 spread, advocates urge better pay and more PPE for nursing home staff.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 03:27AM - They Work In Several Nursing Homes To Eke Out A Living, And That Spreads The Virus
NPR News: Tennessee Man Sent Home From ER Twice Dies Of COVID-19
Tennessee Man Sent Home From ER Twice Dies Of COVID-19
Nashville, Tenn., resident died of COVID-19 after being sent home from a hospital twice. Uninsured COVID-19 patients are rarely told their bills are covered by the government, an investigation shows.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 03:02AM - Tennessee Man Sent Home From ER Twice Dies Of COVID-19
Nashville, Tenn., resident died of COVID-19 after being sent home from a hospital twice. Uninsured COVID-19 patients are rarely told their bills are covered by the government, an investigation shows.
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Health Care - October 27, 2020 at 03:02AM - Tennessee Man Sent Home From ER Twice Dies Of COVID-19
NPR News: Water On The Moon: NASA Confirms Water Molecules On Our Neighbor's Sunny Surface
Water On The Moon: NASA Confirms Water Molecules On Our Neighbor's Sunny Surface
The breakthrough suggests that water, vital to life on Earth, could be distributed across more parts of the lunar surface than the ice that has previously been found in cold and dark places.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 02:31AM - Water On The Moon: NASA Confirms Water Molecules On Our Neighbor's Sunny Surface
The breakthrough suggests that water, vital to life on Earth, could be distributed across more parts of the lunar surface than the ice that has previously been found in cold and dark places.
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Health & Science - October 27, 2020 at 02:31AM - Water On The Moon: NASA Confirms Water Molecules On Our Neighbor's Sunny Surface
NPR News: Colleges Turn To Wastewater Testing In An Effort To Flush Out The Coronavirus
Colleges Turn To Wastewater Testing In An Effort To Flush Out The Coronavirus
Wastewater offers an ideal testing opportunity for colleges: People often poop where they live; colleges know who lives in each dorm; and testing wastewater is a cheaper way to monitor virus spread.
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Health & Science - October 26, 2020 at 04:01PM - Colleges Turn To Wastewater Testing In An Effort To Flush Out The Coronavirus
Wastewater offers an ideal testing opportunity for colleges: People often poop where they live; colleges know who lives in each dorm; and testing wastewater is a cheaper way to monitor virus spread.
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Health & Science - October 26, 2020 at 04:01PM - Colleges Turn To Wastewater Testing In An Effort To Flush Out The Coronavirus
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