Enlarge this image Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to U.S. Congress was running for president in 1972 when she had…
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The hospital ran out of her child’s cancer drug. Now she’s fighting to end shortages
by Yuki Noguchi October 23, 2023Enlarge this image Angels for Change founder Laura Bray took on the problem of drug shortages when the hospital ran out of…
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How umami overcame discrimination and took its place as the 5th taste
by Yuki Noguchi September 12, 2023Enlarge this image The rich savory flavor of miso soup is one way to experience umami, the fifth major taste. Yuuji/Getty Images…
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How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder
by Yuki Noguchi August 10, 2023Enlarge this image EMTs help a patient in Austin, Texas, this week. The man had passed out near the state capitol and…
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What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
by Yuki Noguchi August 6, 2023Enlarge this image The author awaits a bowl of ramen noodles in a Tokyo restaurant. Yuki Noguchi/NPR hide caption toggle caption Yuki…
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‘Gimme a break!’ Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment
by Yuki Noguchi July 26, 2023Enlarge this image President Biden delivers remarks on expanding access to mental health care in the East Room at the White House…
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‘Hi, Doc!’ DM’ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
by Yuki Noguchi July 21, 2023Enlarge this image Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for…
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They’re illegal. So why is it so easy to buy the disposable vapes favored by teens?
by Yuki Noguchi July 14, 2023Enlarge this image Disposable vapes in many kid-friendly fruity flavors, are displayed for sale at a shop in Pinecrest, Fla., Monday, June…