A senior midwife sutures a woman who has just given birth in Borno State, Nigeria. Around the world, postpartum bleeding is a serious issue, leading to 43,000 deaths a year. …
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Trans youth medical records in Calif. can’t be turned over to the feds, for now : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople in favor of healthcare for transgender youth march outside NYU Langone hospital in New York City in February 2025. Heather Khalifa/AP hide caption toggle caption Heather Khalifa/AP Stay up …
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Looking for a smarter skin care routine? Sign up for our newsletter : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI own at least 10 skin care products. Of those, I use four regularly, and one or two I apply occasionally. And the others? Honestly, they’re just gathering dust. Today, …
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White House’s response to hantavirus and Ebola is at odds with COVID criticisms : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration has imposed tough restrictions in response to hantavirus and Ebola, including quarantine orders and travel bans. That’s despite past criticism of many COVID measures. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: …
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U.S. restrictions related to Ebola and hantavirus raise public health concerns : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMany American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have quarantined at Nebraska Medicine’s Davis Global Center in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca S. Gratz/AP For the …
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly …
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The FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. Bemotrizinol has long been used in Europe and Asia. The chemical compound protects against UVA and UVB rays.
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At the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, yoga has become a popular activity for the people living there. We meet the two people who brought the practice to the camp.
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GLP-1s appear to cut cancer risk. Researchers are asking why and how : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGLP-1 medications are sold under several different brand names and treat diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea. The drugs’ effects on cancer are in very early stages of research. Michael Siluk/Universal …
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Debate over quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProtesters carry a mock coffin as they march during a demonstration against a U.S.-built Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans at high risk of exposure to Ebola in the …