Viewfinder: Ukraine Grapples With a Measles Outbreak
A woman tends to her daughter, age six, who is about to receive a measles vaccine shot at a health clinic on May 15th, 2019, in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Topic: Health Care
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Will Including Prescription Drug Prices in Ads Drive Down Prices?
A new rule will soon require most drug ads on TV to state the drug's list price. Here's what the science says about how people will likely react.
The Many Health Benefits of Meth
In low, pharmaceutical-grade doses, meth may actually repair and protect the brain in certain circumstances.
Florida’s Medicaid Work Requirements Will Eliminate the Program for the Very Poor
A federal judge struck down work requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky, but Republican state legislatures continue to pursue them around the country.
If You’re Diagnosed With Dementia, Should You Lose Your Second Amendment Rights?
When a family member gets diagnosed with dementia, gun-rights advocates have a difficult choice ahead of them.
Out-of-Network Medical Bills Are a Problem. Health-Care Networks Are a Bigger One.
There's bipartisan consensus on curbing "surprise medical bills," but the American health-care system's flaws run much deeper.
Should Health-Care Providers Be Allowed to Opt Out of Providing Birth Control?
The Trump administration strengthened protections for "conscientious objectors" to abortion and assisted suicide. We talked to ethicists about balancing patients' and providers' rights.
What Actually Works to Get People to Vaccinate?
Health officials have tried many different strategies, but the science is still in its early days.
House Calls Can Lead to Dramatically Better Health Outcomes Among the Elderly
Research shows that house calls are an excellent way to deliver care, providing better outcomes and lowering costs. So why aren't we funding more of them?
Viewfinder: Senator Chris Murphy Holds a Press Conference With Fellow Democratic Senators on Protecting Medicaid
United States Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) speaks during a news conference on health care on April 30th, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.