Naomi Nibishaka crosses the newly constructed pedestrian bridge over a river. She’s on her way to see her son and grandchildren, who live in a settlement on the other side. …
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Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNetia McCray stands outside the Museum of Science, where she runs a STEM educational program for teens, in Boston, Mass. McCray has been suffering from long COVID since 2020. Lucy …
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Can’t stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCSA-Printstock/Getty Images In the age of weight loss drugs, Instagram face and an endless scroll of Facetuned bodies, it can be difficult to love how your body looks. But what …
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States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIndiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs. utah778/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption utah778/Getty …
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Record cyclosporiasis outbreak and new food recalls raise concerns about food safety : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are increasing. Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The cyclospora outbreak is growing. Authorities have tracked …
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Moses Sansiman taps into cold whole milk at his milk bar. Some milk bars offer a variety of flavors but Sansiman says he likes to keep it simple. Claire Harbage/NPR …
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFILE – A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Manuel Balce …
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Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety of the U.S. food supply. How much do the recalls tell …
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Many Medicare beneficiaries can now get coverage for obesity drugs such as Wegovy. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Starting in July, Medicare began allowing eligible …
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COMIC: 7 lifestyle habits that may boost your chances of getting pregnant : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSo you’re trying for a baby. Congratulations! By now, you probably know that it’s not always easy to get pregnant. Healthy, heterosexual couples in their 20s to early 30s having …