Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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National
Trump Still On Steroids: How These Drugs Are Typically Used To Treat COVID-19
President Trump says he's still taking the drug dexamethasone to treat COVID-19. It's a cheap, widely available steroid. But how long should COVID-19 patients take it and what are the side effects?
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National
Cutting-Edge COVID-19 Care For Trump, Not Available For Regular Folks
President Trump will continue to get top-of-the-line medical care for COVID-19 now that he's back at the White House, including the final dose of the new antiviral medication, remdesivir
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National
'Not Out Of The Woods Yet': Trump's Health Remains At Risk, Doctors Say
Less than a week into his diagnosis, the President is still in a risky zone. He'll be closely monitored for signs of continued illness or relapse.
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National
Juggling Financial Stress And Caregiving, Parents Are 'Very Not OK' In The Pandemic
The pandemic economy is squeezing families with kids: 74% of those earning less than $100,000 report serious financial woes, in an NPR poll. Experts worry about lasting impacts on kids' mental health.
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Business
Poll: Pandemic Worsens Minorities Income And Savings
Besides being hit hard by the pandemic health-wise, a poll by NPR and other organizations finds that the coronavirus has taken a bigger financial toll on minority communities.
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Health
Why Sitting For Long Periods Can Effect Teens' Mental Health
A new study finds that sitting still is linked to a higher risk of depression among teens, but even an hour of light physical activity every day reduces the risk of depression by 10%.
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Health
Life Expectancy Rose Slightly In 2018, As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell
The turnaround is welcome news after rising drug overdose and suicide rates had pushed life expectancy down since 2014. Could America be turning the tide on opioid addiction?
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Health
For Some Women Nearing Menopause, Depression And Anxiety Can Spike
Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flair up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging.
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Health
'A Lifeline' For Doctors Helps Them Treat Postpartum Depression
Nearly 1 in 7 women suffers from depression during pregnancy or postpartum. But very few get treatment. Doctors in Massachusetts have a new way to get them help.
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National
California Will Enforce The Energy-Efficient Lightbulb Rule Trump Wants To Reverse
California and other states are challenging the Trump administration over its reversal of standards for energy-efficient lightbulbs.