Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, “A worm … got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then …
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Researchers reveal nearly every detail of a sand grain-sized bit of brain
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesScientists have imaged a tiny fragment of brain in unprecedented detail, showing detailed connections between individual neurons. The method could help researchers better understand brain circuits.
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New parents contend with an average of $3,000 of medical debt : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedical debt is as much a hallmark of having children as long nights and dirty diapers. The Crivilare family, Andrew, Heather and Rita, 2, are pictured at their kitchen table …
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Life Kit’s expert advice on the health realities of new motherhood : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. If you’re thinking about getting pregnant or if you’ve just given birth, Life Kit is here to help. Our archive of episodes on maternal …
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More than 320,000 children lost a parent to drug overdoses in a decade : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEsther Nesbitt lost two of her children to drug overdoses, and her grandchildren are among more than 320,000 who lost parents in the overdose epidemic. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images …
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If you’re importing a dog into the U.S., new rules apply : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTraveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing …
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Medicaid plans aren’t required to cover Wegovy for weight loss and obesity, but some do and others are considering adding it for those uses. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle …
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FDA proposed to ban formaldehyde from hair relaxers and misses its own deadline : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Food and Drug Administration has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the …
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States consider whether to add coverage for some obesity medicines
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicaid is required to cover almost all drugs, but Congress specifically excluded those for weight loss. Even so, 16 states now cover Wegovy. Others are considering it, but it could …
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The invisible lives — and deaths — of the children of sex workers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChildren of sex workers are a neglected population facing serious health issues and at risk for premature death. A new effort sheds light on a group that’s often missing from …