If there’s anything worse than being sick, it’s being sick while dealing with insurance issues. But unfortunately, that situation is all too common. Recent research from the Commonwealth Fund, a…
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The Global System for Distributing Mpox Shots Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It
From its epicenter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa’s mpox epidemic is spreading fast, reaching a dozen other African nations so far. The single most important tool for…
What It’s Like to Respond to Mpox in Africa Right Now
It was early morning in Burundi when one of our patients set out for the hospital, her baby strapped to her back and her sick four-year-old son cradled in her…
Do At-Home COVID-19 Tests Still Work?
These days, many people use at-home COVID-19 tests when they feel ill, rather than going out to get tested by a professional. (That’s when they bother to test at all.)…
Thinking of adopting a diabetic cat? Here’s what you should know
Adopting a diabetic cat can be an incredibly fulfilling experience, as these wonderful pets are just as loving and playful as any other cat. With a bit of dedication, you…
Federal incentives spur solar panel company to try onshoring its supply chain in Minnesota
Minnesota clean energy and economic development officials say a Canadian solar manufacturer’s planned expansion in the state shows the impact of federal climate incentives for domestic production. Pete Wyckoff, assistant…
Headline: Moving the bar(rier) forward: the benefits of de-risking cytokine release syndrome
By SAMANTHA MCCLENAHAN Every breakthrough in cancer treatment brings hope, but it also comes with a staggering price, raising a critical question: how do we balance groundbreaking advances with the…