The world may be out of the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, but humans still share the globe with countless pathogens. Here are some of the ways viruses shaped 2023. …
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IVG, or in vitro gametogenesis, could one day help infertile couples : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDiana and Paul Zucknick have tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to have children. The Austin, Texas, couple are intrigued by scientific research that may someday make it possible to create eggs …
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5 things to know about the latest abortion case in Texas : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCenter for Reproductive Rights attorney Molly Duane speaks before the Texas Supreme Court in Austin on Nov. 28. The court ruled in a different abortion case on Monday. Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP …
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Poet Christian Wiman reflects on illness and faith in ‘Zero at the Bone’ : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChristian Wiman is the author of more than a dozen books of poetry and prose. He’s been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and served as editor …
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Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there …
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This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUmesh Balal is determined to make the voices of people with disabilities, young people and Indigenous people heard at the world’s largest meeting on climate change. (Image credit: Christopher Pike …
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A mother is working to prevent overdose deaths by supervising drug use at home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA mother monitors illegal drug use, at home, to prevent a fatal overdose for her daughter and others addicted to opioids.
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CPR and defibrillation can help the young and healthy the most : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSome people have their medical wished tattooed on their bodies. CPR can save lives, especially for the young and healthy, but can add pain and chaos to a frail, sick …
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Arizona Supreme Court to hear arguments on near-total ban on abortion in the state
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArizona’s Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether abortions should be allowed up to 15 weeks after conception, or be almost totally banned under an 1864 law.
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Young doctors are at COP28, and they’ve got a message for world leaders : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesYoung doctors at COP28 say the climate crisis is a health crisis. And they’re energized to solve both at the same time. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Young doctors from around the …