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HEALTH
Technology Divide Between Senior ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ Roils Pandemic Response
Older adults with limited financial resources may not be able to afford devices or associated internet service fees.
Officials Seek To Shift Resources Away From Policing To Address Black ‘Public Health Crisis’
From Boston to San Bernardino, California, communities across the U.S. are declaring racism a public health crisis.
Federal Help Falters As Nursing Homes Run Short Of Protective Equipment
Stopgap FEMA equipment has not reached many facilities.
Drones, Robots And More Safely Deliver Supplies During Coronavirus Crisis
Technology is being deployed to deliver essential medical supplies, prescriptions, and more.
How A Company Misappropriated Native American Culture To Sell Health Insurance
A patient’s saga with O’NA HealthCare offers a cautionary tale for cut-rate coverage online.
Here’s How To Stay Safe While Buying Groceries Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
A food virologist takes on the top questions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC Adds 6 New COVID-19 Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six possible new symptoms of COVID-19.
Telehealth Will Be Free, No Copays, They Said. But Angry Patients Are Getting Billed.
Patients say doctors and insurers are charging them upfront for video appointments and phone calls.
Aspirin May Reduce Digestive Tract Cancer Risk — But It’s Not For Everyone
Low-dose aspirin might lower odds for digestive cancers.