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Socializing is part of healthy aging. A group called ROMEO helps older men connect : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAttendance has more than quadrupled since the free ROMEO lunches for older men started in Harpswell, Maine, last fall. Tom Mahoney, left, directs other volunteers at a recent lunch when …
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Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Bloomberg hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Bloomberg Eli Lilly, the drugmaker behind the blockbuster weight loss drug …
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Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this routine : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR’s Life Kit helps you build …
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Air pollution is still a problem for nearly half of Americans, report finds : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA layer of smog lingers above downtown Los Angeles in 2024. Millions of Americans are still breathing in unhealthy air, despite long-term progress toward cleaning up many sources of pollution, …
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Have you heard of Bryan Johnson – tech centimillionaire turned longevity evangelist? He made headlines when he started getting infusions of his own son’s blood as a part of his …
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As measles spreads, new poll finds misinformation is having an impact. : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA KFF poll found parents who believed a false claim about measles were more likely to skip or delay childhood vaccinations. wildpixel/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption wildpixel/Getty Images The …
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Jonathan Knowles/Digital Vision/Getty Images The Trump administration announced its intention to phase out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in common foods like candy and cereals. At a press conference …
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Obamacare health plan problem-solvers axed in HHS layoffs : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn insurance agent talks with clients inside a shopping center in Miami, on Dec. 5, 2023. Once someone enrolls in an Affordable Care Act plan, they can get help with …
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CDC injury prevention team faced major cuts, putting critical work at risk : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFederal layoffs affected teams at CDC that research injuries — including car crashes — to understand how to prevent them. Car crashes are the second leading cause of death for …