Health
Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.
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More free time, more stress: The pandemic is boosting the risk of childhood obesity
With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
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Facing many unknowns, states rush to plan distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
A vaccine will only work if many people can get immunized. State officials are working to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity at the national level.
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For some graduate students, the cost of doing science is their mental health
Years of research, classwork, teaching and study can take a stressful toll in almost any area.
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Listen 12:21Assessing COVID-19’s toll on Black physicians’ practices
Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.
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Sleepless nights, hair loss and cracked teeth: Pandemic stress takes its toll
Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why stress can make our bodies hurt and what to do.
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Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College
She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.
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Sharp rise in drug overdose deaths seen during 1st few months of pandemic
The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of the pandemic's impact on Americans suffering addiction.
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Tough questioning at hearing on Pa. ban of Medicaid funding for abortion
Lawyers argued whether the law violates of the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment or reflects just one sex-specific issue Medicaid does not cover.
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First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms
The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.
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Pa. has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for ninth day in a row
Pennsylvania health officials say they’re prepared to handle a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.
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Needle exchange programs need to expand, lawmakers say
Bill would create ‘harm reduction’ sites, allow state more control on placement.
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COVID-19 contact tracing workforce barely ‘inching up’ as cases surge
The number of people working to stop COVID-19 outbreaks from spreading is far from the level needed in most states, according to a new NPR survey and analysis.
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Americans are dying in the pandemic at rates far higher than in other countries
Per capita deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 and other causes are 85% higher than in countries like Germany and Israel. "The United States really has done remarkably badly."
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