The act of providing food aid to countries in need turns out to be a complicated and controversial matter. Here’s why. (Image credit: Lynne Sladky/AP)
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This program could help lower maternal mortality rates for Black women in California : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA group perinatal care program in Oakland is trying to lower the maternal mortality rates for Black women. State officials are looking into expanding it to more public hospitals in …
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Tennessee lawmakers propose more power to involuntarily commit mentally ill people
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTennessee lawmakers will consider expanding the state’s power to involuntarily commit someone with severe mental illness. Advocates worry the measure would undermine the rights of the most vulnerable.
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5 tips to motivate you to keep those New Year’s resolutions and thrive : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne common stumbling block to sticking with a New Year’s resolution is setting an unrealistic goal. Westend61/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Westend61/Getty Images One common stumbling block to sticking …
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The pandemic sent hunger soaring in Brazil. They're fighting back with school lunches.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFree school lunches, a pillar of Brazil’s anti-poverty efforts, are now one of its main weapons against surging post-pandemic hunger. And that’s not the only benefit. (Image credit: Tuane Fernandes …
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Trans families are migrating to Colorado so their kids can get gender-affirming care : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast year, 16 states banned some form of gender-affirming healthcare. That’s prompting families of kids who need it to move to states where it remains legal, including Colorado. MARY LOUISE …
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Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesInfectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it’s the question he’s asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here’s his answer.
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Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicare Advantage is government health insurance managed by private companies. Some find it lets them down after a serious diagnosis. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on January 3, …
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Sales of sugary drinks fell in cities with soda taxes, study finds : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFive U.S. cities which imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and sales fall by 33%, according to a new study. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin …
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