A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, the injectable drug that prevents HIV infection. On June 18, the FDA approved the drug for use in the U.S. Nardus Engelbrecht/AP hide …
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Fettuccine Alfredo meals from Walmart and Kroger recalled : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. Department of of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging consumers who have purchased the ready-to-eat meals sold under the under the Home Chef and Marketside brands, …
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If you’re feeling hot and need a quick way to cool down, submerge yourself in a body of water. If that’s not feasible, dunk your feet and arms in cold …
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Healing rituals in Colombia use torn pictures and trusted herbs : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMargarita Rojas Mena stitches up a torn photo of the local school, where armed groups had a confrontation — part of a healing ritual for residents. She’s a healer in …
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Trump administration ends 988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in 2022 it included a pilot to offer specialized support to LGBTQ+ kids. The Trump administration is ending that. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/AFP/Getty …
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Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe study asked about signs of addiction to mobile phones, social media and video games. Those signs can include being preoccupied thinking about them and being unable to cut down …
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Trump administration moves undercut RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda on toxic chemicals : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda proposes to get rid of toxins in the environment and food supply. But the Trump administration is cutting back …
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Medicaid reaches new heights of popularity while Republicans pursue huge cuts to it : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRick Macias of Kansas City, Kansas, came to Washington, D.C., last month with ADAPT, a disability rights organization, to speak out against Medicaid cuts. Jemal Countess/Getty Images hide caption toggle …
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A rally in New York on June 9 protested President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which restricts entry to the United States for citizens from 19 countries. Adam Gray/Getty Images …