WFYI in Indianapolis is the lead partner for Side Effects. Here are our health stories from Indiana.
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The public is likely to be exposed to coronavirus, flu, and RSV in the coming months. Here’s what people should know about these viruses and the available vaccines.
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As the first installments of the opioid settlement money made their way to state and local governments in Indiana, conversations about what the money will be spent on and who has the ultimate say are top of mind.
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Federal judges are wrestling with this question: Can a state government block medical care for transgender children?
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What’s a fair price to pay for prescription drugs? Medicare will soon face this and other tough questions when it begins historic price negotiations with drugmakers.
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Lower income neighborhoods and people with health conditions are at a higher risk of adverse health impacts from an extreme heat wave sweeping across the Midwest.
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Indiana lawmakers recognize that doulas can improve maternal outcomes. So, they passed new laws and dispensed millions of dollars in grants to expand access to doula services with no real progress.
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Millions of people across the country could lose their Medicaid coverage anytime now because states have, once again, resumed eligibility checks after pandemic-era federal protections expired.
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One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.
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The nursing shortage has led to a greater reliance on travel nurses that come with big price tags. That’s causing some hospitals to rethink their nursing staff retention efforts.
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Several states’ abortion bans are caught up in the courts due to legal challenges. The ever-changing abortion landscape is a source of confusion while demand for services remains high.