Nurse Mpho Matloane prepares a syringe filled with the drug Lenacapavir which he prepares to administer to Kegoratile Aphane (left) at the Phedisong clinic in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria, on …
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World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here’s the game plan : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 16: Attendees stand in line for the fan mart during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Todd Kirkland/FIFA/via Getty …
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With World Cup set to begin, public health officials hope to defend against germs : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe World Cup gets underway next week and millions will pack huge stadiums to watch. Public health officials will be watching too, only they’re looking for germs that could spread …
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Health departments have less power to protect Americans from disease outbreaks : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemonstrators at a rally with truckers protest against COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates in Adelanto, Calif., in February 2022. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PATRICK …
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Vaccines are in the works for the current Ebola outbreak : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA health worker from the Guinean Ministry of Health prepares to administer an anti-Ebola vaccine in Gueckedou, Guinea, on February 23, 2021, following an outbreak. CArol Valade/AFP/via Getty Images hide …
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Technology helps some students with disabilities excel. Now it’s leaving schools : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSoraya Martin (left) is a ninth grader in Concord, Calif., who has made strides as a creative writer and in her academics since she embraced assistive technology. She says her …
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Trying to solve problems with insurance, tattoo artists and breast cancer survivors : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSome women who undergo arduous treatments due to breast cancer turn to nipple and areola tattoos as a way to reconnect with their bodies, but not all insurance covers the …
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Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.
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Trump administration shares new work requirements for Medicaid recipients : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration this week released guidance for states on the work rules many Americans on Medicaid will need to abide by in order to be eligible for benefits on …
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We know enough about the brain to focus on fixing it, experts say : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAllen Institute scientist Aaron Garcia (right) and executive vice president Ed Lein (left) examine a section of human brain in the lab. The institute has launched the Brain Health accelerator, …