Local leaders in Astoria, Oregon are building a hospital meant to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis, but the Trump administration canceled its FEMA grant, and the shutdown has stalled communication.
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Antidepressant side effects differ depending on the drug, study finds : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers in the U.K. have published a major review of published data on physical side effects related to antidepressants such as changes in weight, blood pressure and heart rate. AILSA …
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Antidepressant side effects vary depending on the drug : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new study found the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the U.S., called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRIs, tended to have fewer side effects than some older medications. Guido …
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This nation has the fastest rising rate of cancer cases — and deaths — in the world
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAccording to a new report, cancer rates are skyrocketing in this tiny country. What’s causing this to happen? And what steps can be taken to turn the tide? (Image credit: …
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Trump's 'cardiac age' is 14 years younger. What does that mean?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe President’s “cardiac age” has been reported to be 14 years younger than his chronological age. What does this mean, and who can get this test?
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Health officials in Southern California are investigating the spread of a new strain of the Monkeypox virus after three cases were reported last week in the region. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: …
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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new study finds that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making, and reverse a process associated with aging. adventtr/iStockphoto/Getty …
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Reversing peanut advice prevented tens of thousands of allergy cases, researchers say : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers say fewer children developed peanut allergies after guidelines were put into place calling for introducing peanut products to young children. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Sison/AP For …
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They are united by cancer — and they don’t let ugly politics divide them : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesClockwise from upper left: Katie Martin, Lexy Mealing, John Manna and Mary Catherine Johnson. They differ on politics, but they all came to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress to support …
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Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease. Humans, take note!
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne kind of tiny ant can serve as a monumental example for how to keep members of a community safe from pathogens. A new study shows how they do it.