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'Neglected tropical diseases' now face even more neglect

Patrick Adams

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

Health

Medicare negotiations underway to lower prices for next batch of drugs
Health

San Diego City Council approves ambulance fee increase for private insurers
Politics

Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers

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International

Barbie in India: A skin color debate, a poignant poem, baked in a cake

Kamala Thiagarajan

The doll is quite popular.One bakery sells half-a-dozen Barbie cakes a week! But like Barbies everywhere, she is controversial because of skin tone and the fact that not every kid can afford her.
Economy

California forbids plans to unmask workers at In-N-Out — and most other workplaces

Ana B. Ibarra

Known for its crossed palm trees and cups printed with Bible verses, the California-based fast food chain banned employees in five states from wearing masks at work.
Health

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

Rob Stein

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.
Health

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Bill Chappell

Maria Godoy

Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.
Health

LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Ayana Archie

Bronny James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team earlier this week when he went into cardiac arrest.
Health

Tornado damage to Pfizer factory highlights vulnerabilities of drug supply

Sydney Lupkin

A tornado that ripped through a Pfizer plant in Rocky Mount, N.C., raised worries about shortages of medicines used in hospitals. The drugs include commonly used painkillers and anesthetics.
Health

They billed Medicare late for his anesthesia. He went to collections for a $3,000 tab

Phil Galewitz

Medicare was supposed to cover the entire cost of his procedure. But the anesthesia provider failed to file its claims in a timely manner and billed the patient instead.
Health

Kaiser health care workers picket over working conditions, patient care

Alexander Nguyen

Kaiser Permanente calls the picket a bargaining ploy as contract negotiations continue.
Health

'Gimme a break!' Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment

Yuki Noguchi

President Biden unveiled a set of proposed new rules for health insurance companies designed to push the industry to cover treatment for mental health problems on par with how it covers medical care.
Health

In Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization

Stephanie Colombini

For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida's Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts.