A European surgeon with the International Committee of the Red Cross describes what he’s seen in 11 days at a Gaza hospital.
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Congenital syphilis is still rising. Better treatment in pregnancy urged : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDisease intervention specialists, like Deneshun Graves with the Houston Health Department, work to reach pregnant women at high risk of syphilis to get them testing and treatment to protect their …
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Proposed silica dust regulation to prevent black lung disease may fall short : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“There’s a lot of memories here, some good, some bad,” said Danny Smith, reflecting on his years working at the now-defunct Solid Energy mine in Pike County, Ky. Smith, 51, …
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Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe FDA recently determined that the country’s leading decongestant is ineffective. Experts warn ineffectiveness isn’t limited to that drug and expect more reviews of over-the-counter medicine.
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Tai chi, a form of slow-moving martial arts, helps boost memory, study finds : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople who practice cognitively enhanced tai chi, significantly improved their scores on memory tests. PYMCA/Avalon/Avalon via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PYMCA/Avalon/Avalon via Getty Images People who practice cognitively …
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A former FBI profiler explains how ‘leakage’ can warn of a mass shooting : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Juana Summers talks with Mary Ellen O’Toole, a former FBI profiler, about the warning signs before a mass shooting. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: There were warning signs. That is something …
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Experts say anyone can get seasonal affective disorder, though geography and gender may make people more susceptible. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leon Neal/Getty Images Experts say anyone …
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FDA warns of infection risk from several eye drops on the market
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe asks UC-Davis Health professor Gary Novack about the latest FDA product warning concerning eyedrops.
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The Israel-Hamas war has not quashed their compassion, their empathy, their hope
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThey’re from Israel and Gaza. A man who lost his parents feels as if he is swimming in an ocean of sorrow. A teen has a bullet lodged in his …
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It can be anxiety-inducing to deliver a speech in front of an audience. NPR’s Life Kit talks with a speechwriter and a speech coach to get their best tips for …