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Health care
Americans are spending way too much on health care, and getting far too little in return. Together we can bring down the cost of prescription drugs, prevent surprise medical bills, get providers to rein in skyrocketing costs, and more.
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PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care
Facility fees are driving up the prices of doctor visits.
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After 20 people die and dozens become ill, FDA finally flags hand sanitizer from Mexico
Consumers still at risk for harmful over-the-counter drug products of all types because of soft federal regulations.
NURSING HOMES STILL DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MASKS, GOWNS, OTHER PPE
A new analysis by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group found that 8 percent of nursing homes nationwide as of Dec. 27 had a critical shortage of surgical-grade N95 masks, which are the best protection against spreading the virus. Additionally, 4 to 6 percent of nursing homes reported shortages in at least one other category of personal protective equipment.
Report: Nursing homes cope with huge staff shortages
At any given time throughout most of 2020, more than 200,000 Americans resided in nursing homes that admit they were suffering through staff shortages.
Tips on what to pack for college during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a whole new situation for college students. This guide outlines items that students should pack when they return to campus.
COVID-19 is bad. Dirty air makes it worse.
Several recent studies have suggested that air pollution may make COVID-19 infections more severe. These findings fit with previous research documenting how air pollution damages our bodies and makes us more vulnerable to infectious diseases. This new research should spur us to redouble our efforts to reduce air pollution.