Yuki Noguchi

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Small Changes May Help Exhausted Health Care Workers Combat Burnout

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The pandemic has been a challenge to the mental health of many doctors and nurses. Researchers who study the condition of burnout say it's a workplace issue with often simple workplace solutions.

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Why It's Hard To Gauge How Workers' Burnout Is Affecting Patient Care

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The pandemic has left doctors, nurses and other health workers exhausted and overwhelmed. But drawing a direct line between burnout and a bad patient outcome isn't easy to do.

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Many Kids Have Missed Routine Vaccines, Worrying Doctors As School Starts

Thursday, August 26, 2021

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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Since The Pandemic Began, Many Kids Missed Out On Immunizations

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

With online schooling and missed doctor appointments, vaccinations for things like measles are off by as much as 18% from pre-pandemic levels — raising the prospect of outbreaks of old diseases.

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Some Employers Want Proof, Others Say Workers Can Just 'Attest' To Being Vaccinated

Friday, August 06, 2021

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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Employers Are Struggling As Workplaces Divided Over Vaccine And Mask Policies

Tuesday, August 03, 2021

As the Delta variant spreads, stakes are even higher for employers managing workplace divisions over vaccine and changing mask guidelines.

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Private Employers Wrestle With Trying To Vaccinate Their Workforce

Friday, July 30, 2021

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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Screenings For Cancer Dropped Dramatically During The Pandemic

Monday, July 12, 2021

At the height of the pandemic, routine cancer screenings declined by 90%. Screenings have resumed and doctors are diagnosing later-stage cancers — things that might have been caught earlier.

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Obesity Drug's Promise Now Hinges On Insurance Coverage

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

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.

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A New Obesity Drug Could Help Millions Of Americans. Its Future Hinges On Insurance

Sunday, June 20, 2021

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.

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Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Experts now say the procedure is the most effective treatment for severe childhood obesity, which affects a growing number of kids. But stigma and insurers often stand in the way.

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The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.

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Experts Weigh In On The CDC's Gamble That Fewer Masks Will Lead To More Vaccinations

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The CDC's new mask guidelines are, at one level, a gamble: The removal of face masks will prompt more people to get vaccinated. But will it? Some behavioral economists weigh in with predictions.

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Fighting Weight: How Military Recruiters Take On Obesity, Case By Case

Monday, May 17, 2021

A decade ago, Army recruiters started coaching individuals to help them lose weight so they could enlist. It's not an official Army program, but it has become necessary to recruitment, many say.

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Is It Legal For Employers To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Friday, May 14, 2021

Employers are wrestling with a new set of thorny legal issues as they consider whether to mandate vaccination for employees returning to the workplace.

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The Pandemic Didn't Appear To Spur A Baby Boom, Rather A Bust

Thursday, May 06, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data on Wednesday showing the number of births in the U.S. has dropped to the lowest level since 1979.

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CVS To Offer In-Store Mental Health Counseling

Thursday, April 29, 2021

As the number of people seeking therapy soars during the pandemic, CVS has begun testing a model to offer counseling services in its stores. It hopes to reduce costs for both patients and itself.

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CVS Trial Would Provide Access To Mental Health Services

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Drug store chain CVS is piloting a program to bring mental health counseling into 12 retail stores. The goal is to improve access to care, and reduce medical costs associated with poor mental health.

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The History Of Vaccine Passports In The U.S. And What's New

Thursday, April 08, 2021

Vaccine passports are a flashpoint in the COVID-19 pandemic, but they were used decades ago to help control smallpox. After smallpox was eradicated, there was no longer a need for the passports.

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Racial Equity In Vaccination? Dialysis Centers Can Help With That

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

One smart way of getting the vaccine to communities at high risk of COVID-19: Take it to places many patients already visit three times a week.

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