Government forces retook the capital city from rebel troops in April. Now comes the task of rebuilding what was once a bustling metropolis on the Nile. (Image credit: Faiz Abubakr …
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Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
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Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus due to abortion ban : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEmory University Hospital Midtown is seen on Thursday in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP ATLANTA — A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead …
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From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American ‘epidemic’ : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. Today, we are diving into the trillion-dollar machine that is the wellness industry. From what we eat and how we …
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A bespoke gene-editing treatment for a baby born with a life-threatening disorder : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKJ Muldoon, who was born at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in August, reaches out to doctors after being treated for a rare genetic disorder using CRISPR technology. CHLOE DAWSON/Children’s Hospital …
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Perimenopause symptoms can start early. Here’s when to seek treatment : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence. These are all symptoms …
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RFK Jr. faces criticism from Congress about budget cuts to science and health care : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifys before the House Appropriations committee in the morning and the Senate HELP committee hearing in the evening. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Health …
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Hungry Palestinians rush to a food distribution kitchen in Gaza last week. Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty hide caption toggle caption Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Hungry Palestinians …
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ProPublica health care reporter David Armstrong has multiple myeloma. He says a single pill of his prescription costs the company just 25 cents to make — but costs him about …
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He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss stepped in : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSpicyTruffel/Getty Images This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone …