The New Year Will Bring More Transparency In Hospital Prices
A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer and break down those prices by component and procedure.
Health & Safety
India Authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
Almost 150,000 people in India have died from complications of COVID-19, behind only the U.S. and Brazil. India plans to begin inoculating its population of 1.4 billion this month.
Why Viruses Mutate: Breaking Down The New Coronavirus Variant
With new variant in the coronavirus cropping up in several states, we take a look at how viruses mutate and how those mutations can make the coronavirus more contagious.
95-Year-Old Former Nurse Reflects On Life In The Pandemic, Vaccine Rollout
We check in with Virginia Chandler, a 95-year-old assisted living resident in Albany, Oregon, to see how she's coped with life during the pandemic and her anticipation of the coronavirus vaccine.
In NYC, Waiting For A COVID-19 Test Is A Business Opportunity
A business that traditionally provided line standers for Broadway shows and other events, now serves people who don't want to wait hours outside a health clinic.
U.S. Surpasses 20 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
In less than two months, the country doubled its total number of infections, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Some Health Care Workers Are Hesitant About Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
Dr. Nikhila Juvvadi, chief clinical officer at a Chicago hospital, says about 40 percent of the staff distrust the vaccines — in part because of deep-rooted cultural mistrust based on past abuses.
Black Doctors Use Social Media To Share Accurate Information About COVID-19 Vaccine
A third of Black Americans are hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. Some Black doctors are finding creative ways to encourage vaccine acceptance.
Live Updates: Coronavirus In North Carolina (December 2020)
December 30, 2020
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Don't Let The Pandemic Winter Get You Down: 9 Creative Ways To Socialize Safely
With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible with a little ingenuity.