There's a vaccine and decades of research against Monkeypox. So why is it spreading?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Anne Rimoin, professor of epidemiology at UCLA about Monkeypox and measures being taken to mitigate the spread.
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When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short
These devices measure blood oxygen levels and can help identify when patients are dangerously ill. But research shows they can deliver misleading results for people with darker skin.
Gay health centers respond to monkeypox outbreak
Ayesha Rascoe asks Gay Men's Health Crisis Vice President Jason Cianciotto about monkeypox, which is generally spread by direct, close contact with an infected individual.
There has been a shortage of testing and vaccines for Monkeypox
The campaign to vaccinate gay and bisexual men against monkeypox is hampered by low supply.
PHOTOS: South Africa's 'train of hope' is a godsend for millions. But new threats loom
Dubbed the "train of hope," the Phelophepa has brought health care to millions of South Africans. But it's facing an unprecedented spree of theft and vandalism on the country's railways.
She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors
For one South Dakota mom, cancer treatment saved her life, but left her $30,000 in debt. The cost of care in the U.S. can make patients drain savings, declare bankruptcy, or lose their homes.
Hundreds of San Diego cops refused COVID vaccines. Now, some don't want tests either
San Diego Police have to get regular COVID tests if they request religious exemptions from vaccination. But now, some say the tests also violate their beliefs. And residents say that endangers them.
Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it
Emergency contraceptives and abortion pills are not the same thing, though people often confuse them. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it's vital to know the difference — and your options.
Montana clinics preemptively restrict out-of-state patients' access to abortion pills
Montana is an island of legal abortion, but four of the state's five clinics now restrict abortion pills from people in states with trigger bans to shield themselves and patients from legal attacks.
Answering listeners' questions about COVID vaccines for young children
With COVID vaccines rolling out for younger children, NPR health correspondent Rob Stein and pediatrician Dr. Nia Heard-Garris are answering listener questions.