For Wildfire Safety, Only Particular Masks Guard Against Toxic Particulate Matter

As wildfires blaze in Northern and Southern California, millions of people outside of the burn zones are getting exposed to dangerous wildfire smoke. For those donning face masks for protection, only a specific mask will work.

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New Congress To Tackle Burning Health Care Issues, Including Drug Prices

KHN’s Sarah Jane Tribble discusses the twists and turns with CBS News.

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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

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Childbirth In The Age Of Addiction: New Mom Worries About Maintaining Sobriety

For mothers in recovery from opioid addiction, narcotic pain relief during and after delivery can put sobriety at risk.

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