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How Do We Grieve 300,000 Lives Lost?
Posted on · Eleven months into the COVID-19 crisis, an unimaginable death toll has been reached. NPR spoke to doctors, nurses and the bereaved about how they face loss every day.
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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass Summer Peak And Are Climbing Higher Fast
Posted on · The country has blown past records set in July and entered uncharted territory. Experts can't predict how high the new peak will go. Here's what's driving the surge.
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Domestic Violence’s Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury
Posted on · Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
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Fight The Opioid Epidemic, All Agree. But Strategies Vary Widely
Posted on · Officials across Arizona agree that the state must solve its growing opioid problem. But some people fear that several strategies under consideration encourage drug use