To prepare herself for basketball practice, Marta Galic said, she spent a lot of time in the bathroom. She would splash cold water on her face, practice the Superman pose …
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‘What if I die first?’ Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here’s how : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNoreen Vance ‘s beloved sister Angela has severe Down syndrome and needs help with daily life. Their mother cared for her for decades but refused to confront the possibility that …
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Is Mexico’s massive measles vaccine campaign a success? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedical personnel in Mexico City administer measles vaccines at a mass vaccination event on February 11. Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto/via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto/via Getty Images In Mexico, …
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Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images A lot of us are fickle friends to our optimism. It’s easy to relish the brighter side of things when everything is going your way. But on …
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What does dry soil, like this stretch in South Africa, have to do with antimicrobial resistance? A new study offers an unexpected hypothesis: drought can drive higher antibiotic resistance in …
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Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA young woman sits at a sunlit table, holding a smartphone with a soft focus background. The scene conveys casual connectivity, focus on the device, and a relaxed moment of …
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Her dad’s dementia inspired her to guide family caregivers : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWambūi Karanja of Kenya accepts the “One to Watch” award from the Alzheimer’s Association for the guide she’s developed to help family caregivers. Skywall Photography hide caption toggle caption Skywall …
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Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn’t a fan : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCuban doctors hold their national flag upon arriving in Honduras for a medical mission in February 2024. Now the doctors are leaving Honduras as the U.S. urges countries to reconsider …
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The government may soon lift restrictions on some peptide treatments
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeptide therapies for wellness and longevity are popular, but safety concerns led the FDA to place more stringent requirements on them. Now Health Secretary Kennedy says the rules will likely …
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Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new report shows the number of abortions has held steady in recent years despite efforts to limit access. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Ever since the Supreme Court struck down Roe …