Articles tagged as: KCUR
April 12, 2024
Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
Lawmakers across the U.S. say they want to shield in-vitro fertilization providers from legal threats.The question is: How can they do that effectively?
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
Seniors who are hospitalized with even a minor illness or injury are at risk of something called hospital-acquired disability. This puts them at risk of a downward spiral that could eventually land them in the hospital or a nursing home.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Heart screenings for teens can detect abnormalities. But do their benefits outweigh their problems?
Medical professionals have spent years debating whether the benefits of mandatory heart screenings for children outweigh their drawbacks.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
The Checkup: Are my eclipse glasses legit? How do I protect my eyes?
Why do I need special solar eclipse viewers? How do I check if my eclipse glasses are not fake and are safe to use? Can I look through my phone? We answer these questions and more ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
Air quality improved but racial and ethnic disparities in deaths and disease widened, study finds
Deaths and disease linked to air pollution have dropped across the United States over the past few decades, but not all communities are equally reaping the benefits.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Here’s what happens to the 11% of kids who survive cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest survival rates are low, but those who make it are often faced with severe health consequences that can last a lifetime.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024
Could pushing hospitals to give away more free care backfire?
With high health bills drowning patients in debt, some lawmakers want nonprofit hospitals to give away more free care. But experts warn that could wind up being worse for patients.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Families could lose thousands in income if Indiana reduces payments to parents of kids with disabilities
A proposal by Indiana Medicaid officials would drastically cut payments that thousands of families of people with disabilities relied on. State officials say it's necessary to curb ballooning utilization and plug a huge budget gap. But some families worry the changes could lead to them losing their jobs or even their homes.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Report finds more 42% of Indiana's rural hospitals no longer deliver babies
The report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform found a growing number of rural hospitals no longer deliver babies.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
As more rural hospitals stop delivering babies, some are determined to make it work
At a time when many rural hospitals continue to make the tough choice to shutter their obstetrics units and stop delivering babies, some have found ways to make their units survive and, sometimes, even thrive.
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