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What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries. (Image credit: Lillian Suwanrumpha)
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New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer’s has progressed and how fast a patient’s memory will decline. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: New tests of blood …
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A midwife assesses a pregnant woman at a mobile health clinic in Afghanistan. In the wake of the freeze of USAID, some 200 clinics in the country have had to …
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Trump renews order to reveal health care prices but consumers hardly use it : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right), signs an executive order on Feb. 25 on price transparency …
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Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, photographed at NPR headquarters during a visit to Washington, D.C., in March. In the wake of …
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As the U.S. population ages, solo caregiving becomes more common : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Emily Kwong speaks with clinical social worker Marie Clouqueur on what it’s like to be a solo caregiver and how to navigate the challenges. EMILY KWONG, HOST: Call it …
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As measles cases continue to rise, some parents are asking if their kids can get vaccinated early. Karl Tapales/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Karl Tapales/Moment RF/Getty Images As …
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The site of a former lead and zinc mine in Kabwe, Zambia. Thirty years after the closure of the mine, the land remains highly contaminated — and artisanal miners continue …
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Long wait for a rushed doctor’s visit? Maybe you’ll get more with a membership fee : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Rebecca Starr is an internist specializing in geriatric care. When she opened her own practice, she chose a concierge business model, she says, because she wanted to offer patients …