RSV is a seasonal virus that lands tens of thousands of young children in the hospital every year. On Thursday, advisors to the FDA voted in favor of approving a …
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School sports focus on the stars but kids of all abilities could benefit : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGoing into his last tennis match of the school year, high school senior Lorris Nzouakeu knew he might get knocked out in straight sets. He was scheduled for one of …
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Scientists may be able to help Alzheimer’s patients by boosting memory consolidation : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers say they’ve found a way to boost memories, which could help people struggling with memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June …
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Student pharmacist Charles Liu administered a dose of mpox vaccine at a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health clinic in West Hollywood, Calif., last August. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide …
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Life Kit offers tips on how to better understand the effect caffeine has on our bodies, and make sure your relationship with your favorite caffeinated drink is a healthy one. …
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The settlement deal with Indivior, which makes an addiction treatment medication called Suboxone, ends a legal battle with 41 states and the District of Columbia. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption …
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This week in science: a paralyzed man walks again and a sticker-like vaccine patch
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShort Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber talk about a paralyzed man that walked again, a sticker vaccine and the science behind a crop of new RSV vaccines.
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Living Better: How Americans can take back their health : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood health depends on more than daily exercise and a healthy diet. Access to safe housing, good schools and a decent job are important too. Si-Gal/Getty Images hide caption toggle …
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Why one expert says America’s Fentanyl crisis has geopolitical roots : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Juana Summers talks with Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the geopolitics of fentanyl and the opioid crisis at large. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: In 2022, …
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This mobile bathroom is designed to meet the specialized needs of the disabled public : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It’s even harder if you’re someone with a profound disability. A woman in San Antonio has come …