Ukura Midar, 88, had to leave his family’s house in 2017 because of construction for a new pipeline project. Now living in a settlement called Kyakaboga, 15 miles from the …
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Are seed oils poisoning Americans? Here’s what you need to know : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSeed oils, commonly called vegetable oils, are extracted from the seeds of plants. alaskla/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption alaskla/iStockphoto/Getty Images By now, you might have heard that seed oils …
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A new report offers insights for U.K. efforts to improve polluted water supply : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new report offers insights for U.K. efforts to improve areas with polluted water supplies. PIEN HUANG, HOST: England’s land – so goes an old song – is green and …
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As the CDC weighs flu shots without thimerosal, here’s what to know : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThough most flu vaccines don’t include the preservative thimerosal, advisers to the CDC have recommended against using it. Marie D. De Jesus/Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marie …
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HIV research cuts impact progress on work to end epidemic : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHow will the Trump administration’s cuts to HIV research impact the progress that’s been made towards ending the epidemic in the U.S.? PIEN HUANG, HOST: During his first term, President …
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Medicaid's many different names may cause confusion about who's losing coverage
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicaid programs go by so many different names across the country that advocates and experts warn people may not know they’re losing their coverage until it’s too late.
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Medicaid cuts would affect states led by GOP governors, but they’re silent : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWest Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is among 19 Republican governors of states that stand to lose federal Medicaid funds if Congress passes the tax bill with proposed cuts to the …
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Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health – but there’s a few things you need to know. NPR’s …
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Glucose monitors can help tame blood sugar spikes and crashes : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA continuous glucose monitor helps people track their blood sugar spikes and dips. filadendron/E+/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption filadendron/E+/Getty Images By all measurements, Judy Freeman, age 76, is in …
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California lawmakers want to boost doctors’ menopause training : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan introduced a bill in the current legislative session to mandate menopause education for doctors in the state. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP Former …