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China has declared war on the chikungunya virus. How much of a threat is it?

Jonathan Lambert

The mosquito-borne disease is sweeping through a province in southern China, which is taking strict measures to quash the outbreak.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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Covered California health insurance premiums will go up next year, but many consumers won't feel it

Adam Beam

Health insurance premiums on Covered California will increase an average of 9.6% next year. But state officials say most people will avoid price hikes because of government assistance programs.
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The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage

The Associated Press

The new regulations announced Tuesday would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary.
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Ammon Bundy ordered to pay $50 million. But will the hospital ever see the money?

Kirk Siegler

A jury as ordered Ammon Bundy and an associate to pay more than $50 million in damages to Idaho's largest hospital after armed protests last year led to a security lockdown.