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A memorial shows some of the people still missing from the Champlain Towers South condo collapse in Surfside, Fla.

Mental Health Counselors Address Enormous Grief From Surfside Families

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sandy Ala, a counselor working with Jewish Community Services of South Florida, who has been talking with survivors and families waiting for news in Surfside.

Health conditions exacerbated by obesity include heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, according to the CDC. Researchers say the newly approved drug Wegovy could help many who struggle with obesity lose weight.

Obesity Drug's Promise Now Hinges On Insurance Coverage

Clinical trials show Wegovy triples the average weight loss seen with other drugs. Whether it will reach many patients largely depends on whether insurers decide to cover it.

In April, a Trousdale County, Tenn., vaccination site administered just a handful of shots throughout the day. Since then, the pace of vaccinations has slowed even more. Rural areas in the South have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.

As COVID Vaccinations Slow, Parts Of The U.S. Remain Far Behind 70% Goal

Vermont and Massachusetts lead the nation, with more than 70% of adults having had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern states such as Tennessee lag far behind.

A trolley passes through Encanto in this undated photo.

Community Advocates Want More Urgent Care In Southeast San Diego

Community advocates say Southeast San Diego is a health care desert. They want to see more urgent care centers available to the residents of Encanto and Valencia Park.

Although she coordinates COVID vaccinations at the federally-subsidized clinic in Linden, Tenn., nurse Kirstie Allen has not yet gotten the vaccine herself. She wants to wait a while and see more research first. In Tennessee, only 42% of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

As COVID Vaccinations Slow, Parts Of The U.S. Remain Far Behind 70% Goal

Vermont and Massachusetts lead the nation, with more than 70% of adults having had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern states like Tennessee lag far behind.

The black-legged or deer tick, which carries Lyme disease, appears to be expanding it's territory.

Ticks Suck. Here's A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites

With more ticks carrying disease than ever, here's what you need to know about which ticks to watch out for and what to do if you get bitten.

Barbecues and cookouts have become ingrained in our culture, especially around summer holidays. But grill fires are still a very real risk.

Backyard Grilling Seems Safe, Until It Isn't

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

Many hospitals around the country, including Medstar Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C., have started sharing their prices online in compliance with a recent federal rule.

Hospitals Have Started Posting Their Prices Online. Here's What They Reveal

Since January, hospitals were supposed to be disclosing true prices for their services, as a way to empower patients to shop around. Turns out, compliance is spotty and the data can be hard to find.

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UC San Diego Joins Second National Clinical Trial For COVID-19

UC San Diego Health announced Wednesday it will join a second, national clinical trial to develop a vaccine designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, by the end of the year.

Backyard Grilling Seems Safe, Until It Isn't

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

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