Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.
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Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.
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Examining the factors that play into the high rate of insurance denials
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Michel Martin talks to Miranda Yaver, a health policy scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, who offers insights into the high rate of denied health insurance claims.
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An Afghan museum, that buried its artifacts after Taliban takeover, is reborn online
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Afghanistan Memory Home Museum shares details and belongings from those who’ve died in conflict. It shut its doors when the Taliban took power, buried much of its collection — …
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A Kansas City birth center’s closure worsens the shortage of birth care : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBirth centers staffed by midwives are popular places to have a baby. But low reimbursement rates and staffing issues make it difficult for them to stay in business. This is …
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More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain.
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Why these doctors started writing medical ‘prescriptions’ for solar power : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe solar array on the rooftop of a Boston Medical Center building provides power for the building as well as credits for the Clean Power Prescription program. Jesse Costa/WBUR hide …
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Consumers weigh the claim of health benefits against the risks of consuming raw milk
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRaw milk has been in the news a lot lately, and many tout its health benefits. We speak with a researcher about misconceptions about unpasteurized dairy products, and the risks …
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Take a ride with the Elephant Response Team. And be careful! : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn elephant eyes the Elephant Response Team’s vehicle as the team attempt to drive the animal away from the town of Livingstone in Zambia and back toward Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. …
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Trump vows to levy tariffs, pardon Jan. 6 rioters, deport all undocumented immigrants : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident-elect Donald Trump takes the stage before he speaks at the FOX Nation Patriot Awards on Dec. 5 in Greenvale, N.Y. Heather Khalifa/AP hide caption toggle caption Heather Khalifa/AP President-elect …