Florida had been a destination for people in the Deep South to get abortions, but on May first a six-week abortion ban goes into effect there, making the region the …
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Can you pass this test on current theories about how SARS-CoV-2 spreads? : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDon’t just sneeze without a tissue! That’s the message of this early pandemic era graffiti in Dakar, Senegal. The World Health Organization has just issued an updated report on the …
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Climbing stairs is linked to a longevity boost. How many flights is enough? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesClimbing stairs is a good way to get quick bursts of aerobic exercise, says cardiologist Dr. Carlin Long. lingqi xie/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption lingqi xie/Getty Images Climbing stairs …
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CDC says 3 women diagnosed with HIV after receiving ‘vampire facials’ : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows a human T cell, in blue, under attack by HIV, in yellow, the virus that causes …
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How did a GMO purple tomato get mixed up for an organic variety? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Purple Galaxy Tomato splashed across the cover of this season’s Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog: a closeup of a blackish-purple tomato speckled with tiny pink dots. Next to it, …
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How you stay calm and carry on in tough times : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesYour breakfast toast is not just a carb. It can be an inspiration. All it takes is “putting a happy face on my toast with squeeze jam,” Debra Grabowski of …
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Scientists found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 24, …
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Author Emily Oster’s new book ‘Unexpected’ tackles difficult pregnancies : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Scott Detrow talks with author Emily Oster about her new book The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Emily Oster made a name for herself …
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Moving can be very stressful. NPR’s Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: If …
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Both sides prepare as Florida’s six-week abortion ban is set to take effect Wednesday : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPro-abortion rights activists gathered April 13 at a rally in Orlando, Fla., to back a referendum in November that could increase access to abortion. Nearby were activists opposed to abortion. …