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8:27pm Mar 31, 2022

World News World News National Science Health & Safety

COVID-19 infection increases your risk for diabetes, a new study says

by Jaclyn Diaz

Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group.
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3:02pm Sep 17, 2020

Science Science Health & Safety

About 1 In 5 Households In U.S. Cities Miss Needed Medical Care During Pandemic

by Patti Neighmond

Some people have skipped care because of finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.
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6:24pm May 26, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Trump Unveils Plan To Cap Insulin Costs For Seniors, Takes Jabs At Biden

by Ayesha Rascoe

Some polls show Trump's support slipping among seniors. His new plan will help diabetic seniors limit insulin costs to $35 per month, starting next year.
Science Source

2:21pm Oct 21, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

by Jon Hamilton

Diabetes can double a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's. Now researchers are beginning to understand the role of brain metabolism in the development of the disease.

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7:27am Oct 21, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You're Pregnant

by Patti Neighmond

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.

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5:35am Oct 14, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Researchers Try A Genetic Diabetes Test To Prevent Emergency Hospitalizations

by Richard Harris

Will a genetic test for Type 1 diabetes risk be valuable to parents, despite its shortcomings? Now many parents don't know their kids have this condition until they end up in the hospital.

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8:38am Sep 01, 2019

Books Books Arts Health & Safety

'Just Ask!' Says Sonia Sotomayor. She Knows What It's Like To Feel Different

by Samantha Balaban

We're all different and that's good, says the U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her new children's book about embracing diversity portrays kids of all abilities working together to create a gorgeous garden.
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6:03pm May 24, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents

by Vanessa Romo

A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication.
Zach Dunn

10:32pm May 12, 2019

Student Journalists Student Journalists

Everything Was Different But He Was The Same

by Zach Dunn

There are some universal truths when you are a kid: Horsing around is fun, you can stay up late with no consequences, and candy ... well, candy is king. But for kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the story is different. They need to pay attention to what they eat and what they do because the wrong choice could be fatal. Radio 101 student, Zach Dunn, looks into how this disease changed his relationship with his best friend.

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8:03am Apr 14, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

How Can We Be Sure Artificial Intelligence Is Safe For Medical Use?

by Richard Harris

Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.

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11:44am Mar 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

How Much Difference Will Eli Lilly's Half-Price Insulin Make?

by Bram Sable-Smith

The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Monday that it would offer a generic version of Humalog insulin, one of its best-selling medicines. The move could help blunt criticism about high prices.

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5:50pm Jan 24, 2019

National National Science Health & Safety

'4th Trimester' Problems Can Have Long-Term Effects On A Mom's Health

by Lauren Bavis

A woman's health issues related to pregnancy don't always end at the baby's birth. Scientists say complications from childbirth, such as hypertension or diabetes, increase her risk of heart disease.

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