Carmel Wroth
Stories
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Moderna sues Pfizer over Covid-19 vaccine patents
The vaccine maker alleges that its rivals Pfizer and BioNTech used some patented features of its mRNA technology to develop their COVID vaccines.
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This CDC data shows where rates of heat-related illness are highest
Emergency rooms report when patients visit with health problems caused by heat. Find out when and where rates of illness are spiking, and explore trends over the last five years.
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This year's COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand
Some people are finding pharmacies still don't have supply of the shots, and others are having insurance coverage troubles. Here's what's going on.
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Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk
A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.
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9 ways to get healthier in 2024 without trying very hard
Last year, NPR's health reporters dug into the science of healthy living. Here are nine things they learned that can help you embrace small shifts with big payoffs in the year ahead.
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Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease
This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.
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8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
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Prevention task force recommends intensive counseling for kids with obesity
The influential US Preventive Services Task Force urged behavioral counseling for children and teens with very high BMI. Notably the group did not include Ozempic-like drugs in the recommendation.
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Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary
A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote no. Here's how he explained his vote.
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Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership
Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.
