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Doctor Helps To Make Tough Medical Decisions

9:49pm May 14, 2020

Dr. Elisabeth Poorman, a general internist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, answers listener questions on tough medical decisions they are facing during the pandemic.

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Bar owner Michael Mattson toasts with patrons as his Friends and Neighbors bar reopens Wednesday in Appleton, Wis. Bars were able to open their doors after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order.

Wisconsin Bars Welcome Crowds After Court Strikes Down 'Safer At Home' Bans

1:16pm May 14, 2020

by Bill Chappell

One bar posted an image of a crowd, along with the caption: "45 minutes after the bars open in Wisconsin."

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Doctor Helps To Make Tough Choices Related To Immunocompromised Patients

9:35pm May 13, 2020

Dr. Elisabeth Poorman, a general internist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, answers listener questions about caring for or being immunocompromised patients themselves.

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Coronavirus Update: California Partially Reopens

4:11pm May 13, 2020

NPR's correspondents update on the latest coronavirus news, including the effectiveness of infrared temperature checks and California's partial reopening.

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Emergency Physician Takes Listener Questions On Travel

12:08pm May 13, 2020

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney answers listener questions on whether traveling this summer would be safe enough.

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Doctor Helps Listeners To Make Hard Choices During The Pandemic

10:56am May 12, 2020

Dr. Helen Boucher, chief of the infectious diseases department at Tufts Medical Center, helps listeners with hard-to-answer questions.

What Happened Today: States Keep Reopening, Safety Questions

10:52am May 12, 2020

Dr. Helen Boucher, chief of the infectious diseases department at Tufts Medical Center, answers listener questions about states reopening and when it will be safe to visit loved ones.

Listener Questions On How To Take Care Of Mental Health During The Pandemic, Answered

7:23am May 12, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

NPR's science correspondent answers listener questions about maintaining mental well-being during the coronavirus pandemic.

Loneliness can affect not just your mental health but also your physical health.

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Too Much Alone Time? Tips To Connect And Find Joy While Social Distancing

10:21am May 10, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

The isolation that comes with social distancing carries serious physical and mental health risks. Here's how to forge new connections and nurture friendships, without leaving home.

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How To Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing A Mask

4:01pm May 08, 2020

Some Americans who wear face masks have faced a problem: Their glasses keep fogging up. Optometrist Joseph Allen shares some tips on how to treat spectacles before putting on a mask.