Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
April 13, 2024
Free condoms, Plan B pills and Narcan provided at new vending machine on near east side
A new vending machine provides free emergency contraception on the near east side of Indianapolis, as part of a collaboration between Indiana reproductive justice groups and a local business.
Read MoreApril 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 12, 2024
'Beat the Chef' contest encourages School 54 kids to cook healthy food
On the near east side of Indianapolis, Brookside School 54 students squared off in a competition against a chef on Thursday to see who could make the tastiest nutritious snack. It’s part of a partnership between the Indianapolis Public Schools district and insurance company Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide cooking and nutrition education.
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 14, 2024
Poor, sick Hoosiers are stuck in a Medicare-Medicaid maze. A new bill proposes a fix
A new bipartisan bill takes aim at a $500 billion government health care mess. Will it make care better for some of the country's sickest, poorest patients?
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
School substance use prevention efforts are crucial. The question is how to do it
Most adults with substance use disorders start as teenagers, studies show. That's when school prevention efforts should step in but many fall short.
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