Abdul Wahid Khan, the youngest son in his family (right), with his older brother Abdul Wajid Khan. Abdul Wahid says the fact that the youngest child is the heir doesn’t …
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Patients get dragged into contract battles between hospitals and insurers : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLegalistic battles over the network contracts between health insurers and medical care providers can leave patients in limbo. Renata Hamuda/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Renata Hamuda/iStockphoto/Getty Images Amy Frank …
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State collaboration on public health messaging could build trust
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Robbie Goldstein about a meeting of public health leaders of eight states to discuss possible partnership on issues such as vaccines as federal priorities …
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What it’s like to have intrusive thoughts — and how to cope : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLA Johnson/NPR Have you ever had scary thoughts pop into your head that you just couldn’t stop thinking about? They’re called intrusive thoughts, and they are distressing, repetitive and unwanted. …
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Whatever happened to … the optimist who thinks games and music can change the world
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what “artivism” is — and what he …
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These fish may feel pleasure while being groomed by other fish : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA threadfin butterflyfish swims though the Red Sea. A recent experiment suggests that these fish may experience something like pleasure. Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …
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Are weighted vests good for bones and muscle? Fact-checking a fitness trend : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne of the latest fitness trends involves adding weight to your exercise routine by wearing a weighted vest. Influencers claim they help burn calories and build strength. But do they …
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U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew World screwworm larva, like the one pictured, will hatch and feed on the flesh of living animals, typically cattle. Cases in humans are rare but can be fatal. AP/USDA …
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An HIV-infected H9 T cell, as seen by a scanning electromicrograph. In a landmark first for the continent hardest hit by HIV, a new clinical trial in South Africa has …
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Shifts in vaccine guidance under the Trump administration are leaving many people confused about seasonal shots. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin of the Vaccine Integrity Project.