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Medicare plans can now cover the weight-loss drug Wegovy
Friday, March 22, 2024
Private Medicare plans that pay for prescription drugs can now cover obesity medicine Wegovy, if it's prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people at high risk.
Obesity medications will have some people spending the holidays without an appetite
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Obesity medications like Wegovy that tamp down hunger mean some people are navigating life and the holidays without an appetite. This changes social interactions and a traditional source of comfort.
Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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.
Many generic drugs are in short supply
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Americans depend on generic drugs for 90% of prescriptions. But shortages have become a chronic problem. Generic drug manufacturing has become a race to get to the lowest price.
FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on Wegovy
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Eli Lilly said the obesity medicine, which helped adults in clinical studies lose about 20% of their body weight, will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. The list price will be $1,060.
Lessons from brain science — and history's peacemakers — for resolving conflicts
Saturday, November 04, 2023
Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground. Some notable leaders in history show us how it's done.
The American Cancer Society says more people should get screened for lung cancer
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
New guidelines say more current and former smokers should get screened on a yearly basis. New treatments for lung cancer make early detection of the lethal disease more important.
Loyalty to groups helped humans survive. That instinct still shows up in conflicts
Monday, October 30, 2023
Entrenched conflicts exist globally and locally. Here's what behavioral science says about working through entrenched divisions.
The hospital ran out of her child's cancer drug. Now she's fighting to end shortages
Monday, October 23, 2023
Laura Bray couldn't watch her 9-year-old's leukemia go untreated. She started campaigning to fix a broken system and get patients the treatments they need in the face of drug shortages.
This year's COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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.
Rollout of the new COVID vaccine has been hampered by distribution problems
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
For the first time, the federal government isn't picking up the tab. Private insurers are supposed to make the vaccine free of charge, but there have been glitches.
How umami overcame discrimination and took its place as the 5th taste
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Everything about this savory flavor is mysterious, from how it tastes to why it took so long to get recognized as the fifth taste. What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious?
Weekly dose of wonder: The flavor and history of umami
Thursday, September 07, 2023
The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means "delicious taste," and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes.
How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Heat is dangerous for the many people with common conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.
Heat makes health inequity worse. People with health risks are hit harder
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Heat is dangerous for the many people with common conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.
What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
Sunday, August 06, 2023
On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.
Why it's easier to make healthy food choices in Japan
Thursday, August 03, 2023
The obesity rate in the U.S. is about 10 times higher than in Japan, another wealthy developed nation. As part of NPR's series Living Better, we look into why that's the case.
'Gimme a break!' Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
President Biden unveiled a set of 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.
President Biden endorses plan to expand mental health care
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
President Biden has endorsed plans he says will get insurance to pay for mental health care more often.
'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
Friday, July 21, 2023
Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.