The Justice Department has dismissed a Biden-era lawsuit challenging Idaho’s strict abortion ban. Now, a hospital says it’s suing to protect people with high-risk pregnancies.
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What the public needs to do to protect itself against rising measles cases : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat steps, if any, does the public need to take to protect against the rising number of measles cases? NPR speaks with Dr. Preeti Malani, infectious disease physician at the …
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A Nebraska barbershop is trying to accommodate customers with sensory sensitivities : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore businesses are working to find ways to accommodate customers who may be overwhelmed by bright lights or loud noises. It’s an effort to serve individuals with sensory sensitivities. STEVE …
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor, is President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health. Taylor Hill/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Taylor Hill/Getty Images Stanford University …
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Consumers can buy weight-loss drug Zepbound from Eli Lilly if they pay cash : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEli Lilly is selling Zepbound in vials (rather than injector pens) for a discount. Tetra Images/Tetra images RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tetra Images/Tetra images RF/Getty Images Every month, …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. Alyssa Pointer/The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alyssa Pointer/The Washington Post/Getty Images Just a few weeks after summarily …
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Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The team working on that just got slashed : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP As President Donald Trump wrapped …
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Hoping to revive woolly mammoths, scientists start with ‘woolly mice’ : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA woolly mouse, a breed created by scientists using genetic engineering. The development is a first step toward reviving a version of the extinct woolly mammoth. Colossal Biosciences hide caption …
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Stress reduction skills can boost mood and reduce anxiety : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWant to feel more positive, even if you’re stressed by what’s happening around you? Turns out, you can be taught ways to boost feelings of well-being. In fact, studies consistently …
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A son’s unsung hero is the company that gave his father a job : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRichard Cotter Bonnie Cotter hide caption toggle caption Bonnie Cotter This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people …