Attendance 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 …
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Self-reliance is a core American trait. And men in particular embrace it. So how do you offer help to someone who doesn’t think they need it?