Rocky 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 …
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A high-profile bartender now helps people find low and no-alcohol alternatives : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA former bar owner who now focuses on low and no-alcohol drinks has leaned into the mindful drinking movement. His annual festival focuses on exploring wellness and a new relationship …
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First bird flu death in the U.S. has been reported in Louisiana : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe H5N1 bird flu virus has infected more than 65 people in the U.S. during this current outbreak. Callista Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Callista Images/Getty Images The U.S. …
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Last year, a government report linking high levels of fluoride with lower IQ in children contributed to debate over adding fluoride to drinking water. The analysis behind that report is …
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Few transgender minors receive gender-affirming care medicines, study finds : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCross-sex hormones, including testosterone, are part of gender-affirming care that has been banned in half of states. Rory Doyle for The Washington Post//Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rory Doyle …
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Dr. Rachel Levine reflects on her service and trans politics as she leaves HHS : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAdmiral Rachel L. Levine, a pediatrician by training, has been leading the Public Health Service during the Biden administration. She’s pictured in a conference room at HHS headquarters in Washington, …
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Norovirus is spreading. What’s the best way to protect yourself? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSCOTT DETROW, HOST: December is holiday season – lights, trees, cozy gatherings. And January? Well, once again, January seems to be norovirus season. Norovirus has been on the rise in …
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This monkey stole a pair of glasses (top left), tried them on — and returned them for a reward of mango juice. Spectacle-stealing, juice-loving monkeys are an issue in in …
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20 years since schools started flagging students' BMI, obesity has only risen
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArkansas was the first state to start sending letters home flagging students’ Body Mass Index. Twenty years later, they do not appear to have had any effect on childhood obesity.