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FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which covid shots and when

January 29, 2023

A single booster seems to prevent death and hospitalization in most people, but protection from the current vaccines wanes within months. FDA experts say they need to know more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Toby Talbot/AP

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FDA moves to ease restrictions on blood donations for men who have sex with men

January 28, 2023

Long criticized as discriminatory, the policy has prevented many gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The Food and Drug Administration revealed a draft of its new approach on Friday.

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California coronavirus updates: FDA plans to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations

January 27, 2023

The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot.

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Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge

January 27, 2023

An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?

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California allocates $20M toward abortion clinics’ physical, digital security

January 25, 2023 | Kate Wolffe

Abortion care providers in the state can apply for funds to bolster the security of their physical locations and increase digital privacy. The move is in response to increasing violence against abortion clinics and their staff.

Mahmoud Illean/AP

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Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?

January 22, 2023

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

Ariel Davis for NPR

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Therapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental health

January 22, 2023

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."

Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

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After Madera’s hospital closure, could others follow?

January 20, 2023

Under financial strain, the lone hospital in this Central Valley county closed its doors this month. Legislators and industry officials say other hospitals across the state may suffer the same fate.

Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo

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Doctors at UC hospitals want stronger protections in contracts with faith-based hospitals

January 14, 2023

The public university's health system is renewing contracts with outside hospitals and clinics even as some doctors and faculty say clearer language is needed to protect physicians performing abortions and gender-affirming treatments.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

January 13, 2023

The public university’s health system is renewing contracts with outside hospitals and clinics even as some doctors and faculty say clearer language is needed to protect physicians performing abortions and gender-affirming procedures.

 

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After cancer diagnosis, a neurosurgeon sees life, death and his career in a new way

January 30, 2023

Dr. Henry Marsh felt comfortable in hospitals — until he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. "I was much less self-assured now that I was a patient myself," he says. His book is And Finally.

Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

January 30, 2023

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

COVID flashback: On Jan. 30, 2020, WHO declared a global health emergency

January 29, 2023

The World Health Organization issued the statement as the novel coronavirus, calling it an "unprecedented outbreak." Here's what we knew — and didn't know — about the virus at that time.

9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night

January 29, 2023

Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.

25 people in Florida are charged with a scheme to get fake nursing diplomas

January 27, 2023

The defendants allegedly took part in a scam that sold more than 7,600 fraudulent nursing degree diplomas from three Florida-based nursing schools, according to recently unsealed federal indictments.

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