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NPR News: Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities
Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities Hospitals have long been linchpins of rural communities, providing jobs as well as health care. But policy analysts say some hospitals may have to change or close to better serve rural health needs. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens
Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older. Read more on NPR
NPR News: No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data. Read more on NPR
NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air? Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate
How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate A UNICEF report cites "alarmingly high" death rates for newborns in many countries. But Bangladesh stands out for its remarkable progress. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters. Read more on NPR
