The U.S. is the most lucrative market for drugmakers, but they often pay more in taxes overseas. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty …
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Studies find a link between having older brothers and being gay. Does it matter? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very …
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An FDA approved device offers a new treatment for ringing in the ears : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter using the Lenire device for an hour each day for 12 weeks, Victoria Banks says her tinnitus is “barely noticeable.” David Petrelli/Victoria Banks hide caption toggle caption David Petrelli/Victoria …
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Countering an ‘Anxious Generation’: more autonomy and fewer screens : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe author’s 8-year-old daughter Rosy has a ‘kids’ license,’ showing she has her parents’ permission to ride her bike around her Texas hometown. Michaeleen Doucleff hide caption toggle caption Michaeleen …
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Why former NIH Director Francis Collins went public with his cancer diagnosis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Scott Detrow spoke with the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Fewer doctors are going into pediatrics. That's leaving a huge gap in hospitals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Jeanine Ronan about the growing doctors shortage in the US and why fewer physicians are going into pediatrics.
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Lung cancer survival rates are up thanks to immunotherapy, other new treatments : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDenise Lee on her last day of chemo. In addition to chemo and surgery, she was treated with immunotherapy. She’s currently in remission. Denise Lee hide caption toggle caption Denise …
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Arizona attorney general says she won’t enforce a 164-year-old abortion law : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat who has vowed to not enforce a sweeping abortion ban upheld by the state’s supreme court. LEILA FADEL, HOST: …
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Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks about the necessity to expand Medicaid in the state during a rally on March 6 in Topeka. Kelly on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on …
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Two sisters use art and science to explore their mismatched memories : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSisters Sofie Elliott (left) and Simone Elliott say that reconciling their memories felt especially important as they waded into one particular period of their childhood — a darker chapter that …