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Why Cheap, Older Drugs That Might Treat Covid Never Get Out of the Lab
In March 2020, Dr. Joseph Vinetz left the contemplative world of his Yale University infectious-disease laboratory and plunged into the...
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Heartbeat-Tracking Technology Raises Patients’ and Doctors’ Worries
If someone’s heart skips a beat, tech companies want to let them know about it. Gadget firms — starting with...
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Abortion Clinic on Texas-Mexico Border Faces Unique Legal and Cultural Challenges
McALLEN, Texas — Veronica Hernandez, manager of Whole Woman’s Health of McAllen, has long worried about the patients she sees...
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Clínica de abortos en la frontera de Texas enfrenta desafíos legales y culturales únicos
McAllen, Texas.- Verónica Hernández, gerente de Whole Woman’s Health de McAllen, lleva mucho tiempo preocupada por las pacientes que ve...
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Anti-Vaccine Ideology Gains Ground as Lawmakers Seek to Erode Rules for Kids’ Shots
Not long ago, Kansas showed strong bipartisan support for vaccines as a tool to support a robust public health system....
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Judge’s Ruling on the CDC Mask Mandate Highlights the Limits of the Agency’s Power
The role that the federal government plays in containing future epidemics will hinge on the outcome of an appeal of...
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Is My Drug Copay Coupon a Form of Charity — Or a Bribe?
Before my insurer had even preapproved coverage of the new injectable medicine my doctor had prescribed, I got a voicemail...
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Conversation With Peter Lee on What’s Next for the ACA
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,...
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