The U.S. Census Bureau says it’s no longer moving ahead with proposed changes to how an annual survey produces estimates of how many people with disabilities are living in the …
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Advocates say the federal government is no longer viewing long COVID with the urgency it deserves. Private donors are now funding research bringing an unprecedented level of collaboration.
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Formaldehyde in hair products may soon be banned by the FDA. Is it enough? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Shontel Brown, a Democrat from Ohio, is calling on the FDA to do further investigations into hair straightening products that contain chemicals flagged for health risks. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, …
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A genetically modified purple tomato can now be raised by home gardeners : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Purple Tomato, a genetically modified crop created by Norfolk Plant Sciences, is available to home gardeners to start from seed. Sasa Woodruff/Boise State Public Radio hide caption toggle caption …
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Doctors face huge stigma about mental illness. Now there's an effort to change that
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDoctors have long dealt with perceived threats to their careers if they are open about mental illness and addiction. Now about two dozen states are changing licensing forms to lessen …
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Denied an abortion, Allie Phillips is now running for office : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAllie Phillips, 28, is running to represent Tennessee’s District 75. She also cares for four children at her in-home daycare in Clarksville during the week. Emily Moses for NPR hide …
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How do biological age tests work and are they accurate or helpful? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThese days, you can order up a test to find out your biological age, an estimate of how quickly or slowly you’re aging compared to your peers. It’s based on …
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The new documentary Agent of Happiness follows Bhutanese bureaucrats who survey people about their state of mind. From right: director Dorottya Zurbó, happiness agents Amber Kumar Gurung and Guna Raj …
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New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGrammy is unveiling an award for “Best African Music Performance.” Do the nominees fulfill the goal of “recognizing recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the … continent”?
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The early days of HIV/AIDS come into focus in Kai Wright’s ‘Blindspot’ podcast : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA group advocating AIDS research marches down Fifth Avenue during the Lesbian and Gay Pride parade in New York, June 26, 1983. Mario Suriani/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Mario …