The “Rally for Life” march at the Texas State Capitol in Austin in January. Even groups that support abortion are asking for more clarity on exceptions to the state’s abortion …
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Negotiators for the global pandemic treaty couldn't meet their deadline
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe World Health Organization hoped to have a treaty ready for ratification at its assembly next week. On Friday, WHO leader Tedros said negotiators couldn’t resolve all the sticking points …
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The Central African Republic is the first country to receive thousands of doses of a new malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization last October. (Image credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba)
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Gay and bisexual men can’t donate tissue, like corneas : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSheryl J. Moore has been advocating for the past decade to update the rules about gay men donating tissue since she lost her eldest son, Alexander “AJ” Betts Jr., to …
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Delegates race to complete a global treaty on how to prevent the next pandemic
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor over two years, negotiators from around the world have been trying to reach an agreement on a pandemic treaty. The deadline is approaching, and there remain many sticking points.
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Photographer Tommy Trenchard (above) and his sister share the ability to pick up almost anything with their toes. Nothing is too remote a possibility for their dexterous foot digits, including …
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A doctor moved to a state where abortion is legal. She’s concerned about the election
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anne Banfield, a doctor now working in what has been characterized as an “abortion desert” nearly two years after the fall of Roe v. …
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Ascension hospitals continue to reel from cyberattack : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAustin’s Ascension Seton Medical Center is among the hospitals affected by a nationwide cybersecurity breach of Ascension technology systems. Julia Reihs/KUT News hide caption toggle caption Julia Reihs/KUT News Austin’s …
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New research suggests that microplastics could be affecting male fertility
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s the latest corner of the human body where tiny bits of plastic have turned up — the testicles. Exposure to environmental toxins like microplastics are believed to be contributing …
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ADHD cases are up. 7 million U.S. kids have gotten a diagnosis, study finds : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders among children. SIphotography/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SIphotography/Getty Images About 1 in 9 children in the U.S., between …