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Long COVID symptoms research, from brain fog to chronic fatigue : Short Wave : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMillions of people are affected by long COVID, a disease that encompasses a range of symptoms — everything from brain fog to chronic fatigue — and that manifests differently across …
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Health Reporting in the States : NPR Health Reporting in the States A collaboration between NPR, KFF Health News and member stations. Miriam McDonald spends time with her 4-year-old son, …
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It’s 9 a.m. and your to-do list is a mile long. Before you tackle it, your partner criticizes you, and your teen greets you with an eye roll. Meanwhile, you …
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A tourist in India posted a video saying she was gang raped. A national debate ensued
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe woman and her husband were camping in a remote area. They posted a video describing the attack on social media, triggering a national discussion about sexual assault and justice.
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Alabama passed a bill to protect IVF providers from legal liability. But it doesn’t address the larger questions posed by the ruling that said frozen embryos qualify as children under …
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Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits are massive
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearch shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it …
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Wrestling with my husband’s fear of getting COVID again : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMadeleine_Steinbach/Getty Images Madeleine_Steinbach/Getty Images In 2022, while I was 7 months pregnant, my husband and I got COVID. While it was a mild case for me, he had scary, lingering …
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The U.S. prison population is graying fast. Prisons aren’t ready : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAndre Gay spent more than 50 years in prison and watched himself and others grow older behind bars. By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered …
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Metabolic syndrome, including high blood sugar, blood pressure, linked to cancer : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople with metabolic syndrome, which can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and several other conditions, are at higher risk of getting cancer, a new study finds. …