Yuki Noguchi
Stories
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National
With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies
Mask mandates are going away around the country, so shops and restaurants are developing their own policies based on personal choice and risk tolerance.
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Politics
What public health experts say about the about the CDC's new quarantine guidelines
Many public health experts are pushing for stronger measures than the Biden administration and governors are willing to take to reduce impacts from the growing omicron wave. Why the disconnect?
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Health
How the U.S. got on the slow track with at-home COVID tests
With a fast-growing winter surge upon us, self-testing kits remain expensive and hard to find. The reasons go back to the approach the U.S. took from the outset in developing tests.
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Health
Just when more nurses are needed, it's more difficult to get into nursing school
Hospitals are in dire need of nurses. There's often 800 people applying to community college nursing programs offering 50 slots. One main reason is that there aren't enough people to teach nursing.
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Health
Patients say telehealth is OK, but most prefer to see their doctor in person
An NPR poll finds that while a large majority of people using telehealth during the pandemic were satisfied, nearly two-thirds prefer in-person visits. That may foretell telehealth's future.
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Health
Obesity Rates Rise During Pandemic, Fueled By Stress, Job Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle
New data show the pandemic exacerbated an already fast-growing problem, tipping more Americans' weight over the scales into unhealthy territory.
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Health
Many Kids Have Missed Routine Vaccines, Worrying Doctors As School Starts
The pandemic has meant many kids have put off doctor visits and recommended shots. Experts worry that means some pockets of the U.S. are now more vulnerable to outbreaks of measles and meningitis.
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National
Some Employers Want Proof, Others Say Workers Can Just 'Attest' To Being Vaccinated
Divisions over vaccination are making it harder for employers to ensure their workplaces are safe. Some are asking their employees to "attest" to being vaccinated — but do such honor systems work?
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Business
Private Employers Wrestle With Trying To Vaccinate Their Workforce
The spread of the Delta variant is renewing pressure on private employers to encourage their workers to get vaccinated. Most aren't yet because of morale, political divisions and a tight labor market.
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Business
A New Obesity Drug Could Help Millions Of Americans. Its Future Hinges On Insurance
A newly-approved drug, Wegovy, has shown to have significant weight loss benefits. But it's unclear if insurers will cover the cost of the medication for the millions of Americans who might need it.