Gabrielle Emanuel
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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Five decades ago, the National Cancer Act became law. What did it take for cancer to go from an unmentionable disease to among the most visible and best-funded areas of medicine?
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With some high-quality air filters, and a lot of duct tape, some teachers are making DIY air purifiers – one that was designed by experts but can be built by amateurs.
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Indoor air quality in schools has been an issue since before the pandemic and now some teachers and parents feel like they have to build their own air filters to keep kids safe.
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Two new studies show that nursing homes were in a dire situation even before COVID-19. Researchers found extremely high staff turnover and increased deaths linked to private equity buyouts.
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Many patients suffering from long-term effects can no longer work and want the Social Security Administration to provide guidance on who qualifies for disability benefits.
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It's estimated that more than 120,000 low-income Americans have missed out on payments.
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The number of applicants for Supplemental Security Income, a federal program for people in dire financial situations, has plummeted.
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Some people who survive COVID-19 have debilitating symptoms many months later. As scientists try to understand, advocates are trying to figure out if they qualify for disability benefits.
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The state is a medical hub with giant hospitals and a huge healthcare workforce. Young adults who work in that field are getting the COVID-19 vaccine while at-risk seniors wait on the sidelines.
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Young, healthy researchers in the state are getting vaccinated before seniors even become eligible. Officials have decided all hospital employees belong in the first wave of vaccinations.