WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and President Jimmy Carter met 20 years ago and forged a close relationship. Says Tedros: “One thing that came to my mind today, attending the …
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Need help staying ‘dry’ in January? These festivals can help : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMixologist Derek Brown used to own one of the most celebrated bars in the country. Now he’s helping popularize booze-free socializing. hide caption toggle caption If you’re looking for inspiration …
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Fluoride in drinking water? Study renews debate over impact on IQ : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMost water systems in the U.S. have fluoride added to help protect residents’ teeth. Some research raises concerns that, at high enough levels, fluoride may be linked to lower IQs …
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How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe side effects of cancer also affect many peoples’ intimate lives, but the medical community doesn’t always provide them with support. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Cancer survival has made giant leaps …
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Wildfires raging around Los Angeles mean air quality has plummeted. What’s the risk for everyone breathing that air — and how can people protect themselves?
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N.C. mental health teams try to tame trauma’s damage after Hurricane Helene : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Bee Tree Christian Church in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is next to the Paez family’s home. Both the Paez home and the church were inundated by Hurricane Helene’s flood waters …
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‘Why aren’t you drinking?’ The etiquette of sober socializing during Dry January : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf your friends think you’re a party pooper for not drinking, ask yourself: “Do you really want to be friends with people who don’t like your company when you’re not …
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Bird flu continues to spread widely in cattle and wild birds. What challenges does the incoming Trump administration face in tackling the outbreak and preparing for a possible pandemic? JUANA …
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The fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on tribal lands
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tickborne disease in the U.S. Rates of the disease are especially high on some tribal lands, but public health efforts to limit deadly …
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Medical debt barred from credit scores under new federal rules : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA stethoscope sits on a pile of U.S. bank notes. PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier via Getty Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier via Getty Images/Getty Images The federal Consumer Financial …