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Some healthy pregnant women, parents of healthy kids and younger healthy adults are worried they won’t be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the recent changes in access …
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The Trump administration's report on kids' health cites made-up scientific studies
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Make America Healthy Again team’s recent report on children’s health appears to have misinterpreted evidence and falsified citations, according to NOTUS reporters including Margaret Manto.
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The women of No Sex for Fish are survivors — but their survival is precarious
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA group of women in Kenya rebelled against trading sex for a fisherman’s catch to sell. They got their own boats, had success — but in past years have faced …
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How cuts to the nation's main mental health agency could impact Americans
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe nation’s main mental health agency is being dissolved, and folded into a new federal health agency. Some lawmakers and health care providers are concerned about the impacts.
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Here’s the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesstefanamer/Getty Images/iStockphoto You’re pregnant, healthy and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccinations you should get. …
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British health system embraces liquid biopsy cancer testing : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe National Health Service in England is rolling out blood tests for lung cancer screening. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: England’s health system said it will roll out new cancer testing known …
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Memory cafes offer informal, local support and fun for people with dementia : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPaula Baille leads the group of Sharon Hannamaker, Joe Edwards, Barb Edwards, and Murray Small in a playing of the bells. Aimee Dilger/WVIA News hide caption toggle caption Aimee Dilger/WVIA …
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In ‘Unfit Parent’, a disabled mom shares parenting lessons, for everyone : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJessica Slice with her two children. Liz Cooper hide caption toggle caption Liz Cooper In 2011, Jessica Slice took a strenuous summer hike on the Greek Island of Santorini. She …
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Parents should talk to a doctor about COVID shots for kids, CDC says : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe CDC’s vaccine schedule recommends COVID vaccines for children through ‘shared clinical decision-making.’ There is no recommendation for pregnant women. kamon_saejueng/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption kamon_saejueng/iStockphoto/Getty Images The federal …