Yuki Noguchi
Stories
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Health
Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity
Experts now say the procedure is the most effective treatment for severe childhood obesity, which affects a growing number of kids. But stigma and insurers often stand in the way.
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The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.
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The Pandemic Didn't Appear To Spur A Baby Boom, Rather A Bust
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data on Wednesday showing the number of births in the U.S. has dropped to the lowest level since 1979.
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CVS To Offer In-Store Mental Health Counseling
As the number of people seeking therapy soars during the pandemic, CVS has begun testing a model to offer counseling services in its stores. It hopes to reduce costs for both patients and itself.
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Vaccinating Homeless Patients Against COVID-19: 'All Bets Are Off'
A community health center is now immunizing the local homeless population. But vaccination logistics, already complex, are compounded by the additional barriers in communication and transportation.
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Thousands Of Pharmacies Prepare To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
The Biden administration this week will send a million vaccine doses to 6,500 of the nation's more than 40,000 pharmacies. We examine the logistics, and how consumers will sign up for appointments.
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Industry Scrambles To Keep The Oxygen Supply Flowing
As oxygen shortages plague other countries, the U.S. has managed to avert acute shortages — in part, because the industry has figured out new ways of sharing and mobilizing.
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Health Workers Still Face Shortages Of Critical Medical Supplies
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, personal protective equipment, or PPE, has been in short supply. Exam gloves currently top the ever-changing list. What's holding up the supply?
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National
Mass Vaccination Efforts Thrust Pharmacies To Center Of COVID-19 Fight
With mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts underway, pharmacies have a critical public health role. But limited supply and uneven state and federal rules make it hard to tell the public what to expect.
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National
Demand For Temporary Nurses Surges During Pandemic
The pandemic has intensified the U.S. nursing shortage, creating opportunities for nurses willing to take on the riskiest work. The booming gig economy has given some a chance to double their pay.