Scientists are using artificial intelligence to make bionic limbs act more like natural ones.
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After losing NIH support, cancer researcher struggles to keep lab open : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJoan Brugge, Ph.D., in her office at Harvard Medical School. “I can’t stop just because of these hardships that we’re facing now,” Brugge says. “We all need to work hard …
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Research shows our ability to tolerate alcohol wanes with age, because of changes in metabolism. Cappi Thompson/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cappi Thompson/Moment RF/Getty Images Once upon a …
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As Congress fights over ACA subsidies, another path emerges : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCraig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare …
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The Hepatitis B Foundation warns new guidance could undo decades of progress
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Chari Cohen, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, says there is no scientific basis for scaling back newborn hepatitis B shots.
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The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it’s a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health …
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Ex-CDC official discusses expected vaccine committee vote on Hep B shot for newborns : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry about Friday’s expected vote on Hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Let’s turn to …
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7 deaths, hundreds of injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitor : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA photo illustration shows the applicator of the Abbott Freestyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor on the arm of a patient on Thursday. Jill Delsaux/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …
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Has hope survived the war? We asked Israelis and Palestinians we spoke to in 2023
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn 2023, we interviewed them to see how the Israel-Hamas war was affecting their ability to feel compassion and empathy. In the wake of the ceasefire this fall, we followed …
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For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will likely rise. Why?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go …