Health & Safety

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester On Health Care

8:52am July 15, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Sen. Jon Tester, Democrat from Montana, about the possibility of working on a bipartisan health care measure if the GOP's health care bill fails to pass the Senate.

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A Terminal Illness Divides Parents And Doctors

8:52am July 15, 2017

Charlie Gard is an infant with a terminal illness. Scott Simon talks to Arina Grossu of the conservative Family Research Council about whether his parents or doctors should have control of treatment.

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PHOTOS: The Sidewalk Pill Peddlers Of Port-Au-Prince

7:00am July 15, 2017

by Sasha Ingber

There aren't many pharmacies in Haiti. But there are vendors who walk the streets with towers of pills — including some that may be fake or past their expiration date.

Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children.

Moms Need Social Support, And Not Just In The Baby Years

5:00am July 15, 2017

by Juli Fraga

Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children, researchers have found.

A mountain of mine tailings frame a Bisbee park — a legacy of the copper mines that once fueled the local economy.

Doctor Shortage In Rural Arizona Sparks Another Crisis In 'Forgotten America'

10:03pm July 14, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

More than 70 rural U.S. hospitals have closed since 2010, and rural areas are likely to be short 45,000 doctors by 2020. It's one more example of the nation's division between haves and have-nots.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

5:10pm July 14, 2017

It's been a week with a high Russian character count.

Clara Sunderland was recently born in southern California. Her mom, Wendy, says a breast-feeding support group on Facebook has been crucial to learning how to breast-feed.

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What Moms Need To Breast-Feed: Chicken Soup, Grandma's Help, Facebook

11:32am July 14, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

We invited readers to tell us how their culture helps moms become breast-feeding pros. The stories we received are so wonderful, we couldn't wait to share them. We even heard from a few dads!

A new drug to treat multiple sclerosis has proven effective, but there are many things to consider before switching to a new treatment plan.

There's An Amazing New Drug For Multiple Sclerosis. Should I Try It?

11:31am July 14, 2017

by Brandie Jefferson

The innovative drug Ocrevus looks as if it could be a game-changer for people with MS. But it's very, very expensive. And as with any new medication, the long-term safety risks are unknown.

Local Yoga Instructor On How Coincidence Leads To A Career In Helping Others: Suzie Blackman

11:00am July 14, 2017

by Ava Kanzler

Ava Kanzler of Radio Camp 2017 speaks with Suzie Blackman about her drive to help others and the therapeutic effects of yoga.

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What's In The New GOP Health Care Bill

7:53am July 14, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

We sort through the revised GOP health care bill, which includes provisions to cater to more conservative lawmakers as well as moderates.

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