A research project run by the Department of Veterans Affairs that analyzes genetic data has led to medical breakthroughs. Yet critical steps to keep the research going are stalled out. …
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Cuts to Medicaid hurt hospitals. Here’s why their lobbying against them failed : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesU.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. The law includes cuts to funding …
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Doctors give ‘social prescriptions’ for fitness, arts and socializing : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFrank Frost found camaraderie and better health in a cycling group in the U.K. that his doctor recommended he try. Frank Frost hide caption toggle caption Frank Frost For more …
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Maya artist, Bolivian rappers, Dolly Parton’s guitar restorer : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEvelyn del Rosario Morán Cojoc, an artist from Guatemala, creates a mural that depicts traditional foods from her Mayan culture — like that floating ear of corn and three yellow …
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A new study renews the debate around withdrawal from stopping antidepressants
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new study has sparked debate on the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants, as well as on the severity of those symptoms.
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A new study shows promise in a new method to vaccinate vampire bats
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to …
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Patients call for research into antidepressant withdrawal symptoms : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPhillipa Munari suffered nerve pain and exhaustion after she stopped taking antidepressants. She struggled to train her horse, Bella, and “could barely walk because of the withdrawal,” said Munari. “I …
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Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLarge scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease. (Image …
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Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Well, let’s be real. There are a lot of very legitimate reasons why young people are afraid of sex …
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This plaque inside a medical facility in Pretoria states that it was funded by the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP hide caption toggle caption …