Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on another US medical emergency: a serious shortage of nurses.
Nov. 20, 2020 • ~8 min
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279,700 extra deaths in the US so far in this pandemic year
Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what's happened in past years, they know what to expect – but 2020 death counts are surging beyond predictions.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~7 min
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School nurses should be leading the COVID-19 response, but many schools don't have one
School nurses were already overwhelmed, with hundreds of students and staff in their charge. Now, COVID-19 screenings and testing have become their priority.
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~4 min
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Up to 204,691 extra deaths in the US so far in this pandemic year
Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what's happened in past years, they know what to expect – but 2020 death counts are surging beyond predictions.
Aug. 13, 2020 • ~5 min
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Ocean warming threatens coral reefs and soon could make it harder to restore them
Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts.
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~6 min
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More than 1 in 5 Americans are taking care of their elderly, ill and disabled relatives and friends
The United States has 53 million caregivers, according to the latest estimate. And COVID-19 makes what they do much harder.
May 15, 2020 • ~4 min
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Finding ways to move your body while social distancing
Physical activity is important for all kinds of health reasons, even in quarantine.
May 8, 2020 • ~4 min
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Tagging data show that blue sharks are true globalists
You won't see a blue shark near the beach, but thanks to 50 years of tagging data, scientists are learning about their wide-ranging lives at sea.
March 24, 2020 • ~5 min
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