Parenting a two year old is such a wild ride. The other day, my son started the morning with an explosion of cuddles, followed immediately by refusing the blueberry muffins …
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What killed Napoleon’s army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers’ teeth : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo-to-three thousand soldiers from Napoleon’s army were found in a mass grave in the northern suburbs of Vilnius, Lithuania in 2001. Michel Signoli / UMR 6578 Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, EFS …
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Viruses are tiny — and sneaky. So sneaky that some play a deadly game of hide and seek. The “seek” part is all too familiar: They’re always looking for ways …
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Appointment buddy or meal planner? 4 ways to support a friend with cancer : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIllustrations by Kristen Uroda for NPR When I was in middle school, I’d spend hours sitting in a dark closet in my bedroom on the phone with my cousin. We’d …
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Millions will likely lose food aid as shutdown drags on : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStates are preparing for a spike in demand at food banks, like this one inside a church in Eagle River, Alaska, if food aid benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
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The Trump administration is withholding funding to tsunami-proof this hospital
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLocal 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?