Since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion, many Muslims Americans have been turning to their faith to try to figure out: What does Islam say about …
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Conspiracy theorists hounded Grant Wahl’s family when he died. Now they’re back : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGrant Wahl’s death at the Qatar World Cup set off conspiracy theories that persisted long after they were disproven. Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP …
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What is Mohs surgery, the procedure Jill Biden is having for a skin lesion? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFirst Lady Jill Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at an educator appreciation event with the American Federation …
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Runner Lauren Fleshman wants to make sports more welcoming to women : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLauren Fleshman’s memoir, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World, is a memoir and a critique of how the sports world treats female athletes. Ryan Warner/Oiselle …
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Dr. Cecile Gounder confronts disinformation about her husband’s death : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Celine Gounder speaks out against disinformation after her husband Grant Wahl’s sudden death was seized on by anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: On December 9, the phone …
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After nearly three years, China has opened its borders to inbound travelers : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChina has officially opened borders to inbound travelers for the first time in nearly three years. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: After nearly three years virtually cut off from the rest of …
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More than 14.4 million children and teens are living with obesity. New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends early treatment. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Sison/AP …
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The FDA approves an Alzheimer’s drug that appears to modestly slow the disease : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe FDA approves an Alzheimer’s drug that appears to modestly slow the disease : NPR The FDA approves an Alzheimer’s drug that appears to modestly slow the disease The Food …
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NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Child Trends researcher Jennifer Manlove about the significant decline in teenage pregnancies in the United States. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Teen pregnancies are on the decline …
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The RSV surge has peaked, and the flu is receding — but COVID rates are up again : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Respiratory Syncytial Virus – or RSV – surge has peaked, and the flu appears to be receding. But COVID rates are up again, driven by holiday gatherings and an …