China’s first batch of emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar is loaded onto an airplane in Beijing in March, 2025. In response to a request from the Myanmar government, China gave …
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Dustin Vidrine stands outside his house in Lafayette, La. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR Dustin Vidrine’s sight is disappearing — shrinking, really. He …
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Lindsey Vonn describes grueling surgery on her shattered leg : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLindsey Vonn of Team USA was rescued by helicopter after she crashed during the Women’s Downhill event during the Winter Olympics on February 8. She’s had multiple surgeries since then …
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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJohn Davidson attends the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 in London, England. Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe The …
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FDA says a plausible mechanism can be enough for rare disease approval : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Food and Drug Administration will consider approving treatments for rare diseases based on evidence they have a plausible mechanism. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP The Food …
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Peptides take off as a DIY treatment but is that a good idea? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesvaccination syringe and bottle on a colored background. close up, copy space iloliloli/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption iloliloli/iStockphoto/Getty Images Search the term “peptides” and a long list of online …
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A new book suggests purpose can be found in small, every day actions that bring us connection and meaning. Bojan89/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bojan89/Getty Images When you think …
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Abdul’s vehicle promotes his work as a carpet repair man in Mumbai, India. Martin Roemers hide caption toggle caption Martin Roemers Homo Mobilis is not just a photography book about …
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Families call for increasing access to early diagnoses and interventions for autism
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFamilies and autism experts say that the federal government could do a lot more to support autistic children by increasing access to early diagnosis and intervention.
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Teen cannabis use linked to psychosis and bipolar disorders in study : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMany young people have the impression that marijuana is a safe and natural drug, but a new study links early use to an increased likelihood of serious mental health problems. …