NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks to Nicholas Florko from The Atlantic about President Trump’s support for the vaping industry, which contradicts his stance during his first administration. ADRIAN MA, HOST: Donald …
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To ward off pesky mosquitoes this summer, use the three D’s — drain, dress, defend : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe look at the best ways to prevent mosquito bites and how small steps can make a big difference during mosquito season. ADRIAN MA, HOST: How many times have you …
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Rising maternal mortality is fuelling distrust in the medical establishment in Georgia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMaternal mortality rates are rising, especially for Black women. In one community in Georgia, some women say they are losing trust in doctors and hospitals.
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The 988 Lifeline’s ‘press 3’ option for LGBTQ+ young people has been defunded : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been up and running for three years. The day after its third anniversary, the Trump administration shut down a specialized option for gay …
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Protein bars, cookies, chips and more. Are these enhanced snacks good for you? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProtein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins? winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Images …
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Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump is expected to sign legislation to toughen penalties for fentanyl traffickers — but is also withholding roughly $140 million in approved grants to fund fentanyl addiction response. JUANA …
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Why is some plastic surgery “good,” and why is some “bad?” Anna Efetova/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Efetova/Getty Images Why is some plastic surgery “good,” and why is …
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ACA health insurance premiums will spike next year, unless congress acts : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesValeriya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Health insurance premiums are going way up next year for people who buy their insurance on Healthcare.gov or the state-based marketplaces, according to an analysis out Friday. The …
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NPR asks Dr. Thomas Maldonado, a vascular surgeon at NYU Langone Health, about President Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis and what the public can learn from it.
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Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency,’ the White House says : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on Tuesday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Trump has a circulatory …