NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins about the new cystic fibrosis drug therapy that could benefit 90% of patients with the disease.
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California’s Preemptive Blackouts Put A Strain On People With Home Medical Needs
People who rely on plug-in health devices or medicine that requires refrigeration are scrambling to find ways to avoid potentially life-threatening disruptions now and in future fire season shutdowns.
Fate Of Missouri’s Only Abortion Clinic To Be Decided
A hearing this week will determine the fate of Missouri’s only remaining abortion clinic. State officials are fighting against Planned Parenthood in an effort to shut down the clinic.
Firms Seeking Top Workers Find They Can’t Offer Only High-Deductible Health Plans
Big firms are again offering more generous health plans alongside or instead of policies with sky-high deductibles. Why? They need to do so to stay competitive and recruit top talent.
Elizabeth Warren’s Ambiguity On Health Care Comes With Some Side Effects
Warren supports mandatory “Medicare for All” that would eliminate private insurance. But there’s a perception among some supporters that she’s willing to compromise on the issue.
Calculating The Real Costs Of The Opioid Epidemic
The costs of the opioid epidemic are huge, not just in the toll of human lives but also the financial drain on families, and the local and state governments that provide treatment and support.
The Real Costs Of The Opioid Epidemic: An Estimated $179 Billion In Just One Year
As the courts consider various lawsuits against drug makers, researchers estimate what opioid addiction is costing our economy and what it would take to end the crisis.
CDC Studying Tissue To Try And Track Down Root Cause Of Vaping-Related Lung Damage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting to study lung tissue and chemicals from electronic cigarette vapor to track down the root cause of lung damage caused by vaping.
Is It A Meth Case Or Mental Illness? Police Who Need To Know Often Can’t Tell
Calming techniques officers learn during training for intervening in a mental health crisis don’t seem to work as well when a suspect is high on meth. Police say meth calls can be much more dangerous.
Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You’re Pregnant
Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated.
