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What a Guys Trip Taught a Middle-Aged Introvert About Friendship

The idea of a “guys trip” was nerve-racking. But it turned out to be a valuable lesson in friendship. [...]

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Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Activities like writing, gardening and knitting can improve your cognition and mood. Tapping, typing and scrolling? Less so. [...]

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Colon Cancer Is Rising In Young People: What to Know About Causes and Symptoms

Colon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50. Experts have a few ideas about why. [...]

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Weed and Exercise: Why Some People Use Cannabis Before a Workout

Some exercisers say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun. [...]

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Why Do I Feel Gassy on Airplanes?

There are a few reasons that air travel can cause bloating. We have tips for making your next flight more comfortable. [...]

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F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People

Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination. [...]

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6 Books for Adults Living With ADHD

Psychiatrists, counselors and researchers shared their recommendations. [...]

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A Complete Guide to Allergy Treatments for Your Symptoms

You’re sniffling, sneezing and staring at the pharmacy shelf. Here’s how to choose the right option for your symptoms. [...]

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Spring Allergy Season Is Getting Worse. Here’s What to Know.

Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies, and how to find relief if you do. [...]

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Your Guide to Sunscreen: Ingredients, Safety and More

How much SPF is enough? Is mineral better than chemical? We’ve got you covered. [...]

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The singer Lizzo, who has a new swim line, has moved on from “body positivity.” [...]

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‘Modern Love Podcast’: How to Be Real With Your Kids

Actor Penn Badgley reads the essay “Watching Them Watching Me” and reflects on the power of apologizing to your children. [...]

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Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows

Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them. [...]

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Some Couples Are Choosing to Skip Sex and Go Straight to I.V.F.

Well aware of how difficult conception or carrying a baby to term can be, some couples who hope to exercise a bit of control over an unpredictable experience are opting [...]

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The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication. [...]

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When the ‘Royal Body’ Has Cancer

Catherine, Princess of Wales, asked for space after her cancer diagnosis. But true privacy is impossible with cancer — and for the wife of a future king. [...]

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Living With a Messy Partner? Tips for Handling Different Organization Habits

When people with different tolerances for clutter live together, things can get tense. Experts offer ways to find peace amid the piles. [...]

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After Princess Kate’s Diagnosis, Here’s How to Talk to Your Kids About Cancer

These conversations are among the more important and delicate discussions that parents can have, experts said. [...]

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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says

There are several factors driving the spread of the highly infectious virus, experts said. [...]

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What’s Next for the Coronavirus?

Scientists studying the virus’s continuing evolution, and the body’s immune responses, hope to head off a resurgence and to better understand long Covid. [...]

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Nina: A Nonspeaker Who Found Her Voice

Nina Meehan, an autistic nonspeaker, was locked in silence for her first 16 years until she learned a method called spelling to communicate. [...]

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Is It Wrong to Cheat on Your Partner in a Dream?

It is not uncommon to dream about someone other than your partner, but should you feel bad about it? Let's see what philosophy has to say. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Vitamin D: Vital to Your Health

Vitamin D helps regulate calcium metabolism and is involved in immune function. It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, depression, and some forms of dementia. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Semaglutide (Ozempic) May Help Reduce Cannabis Use

Recovery from cannabis use disorder can be challenging. Ozempic may help, a new report hints. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Medicalization and the Philosophy of Addiction

Medical interventions have been life-saving, yet the specter of "medicalization" still looms. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
The Healing Company of Dogs

Dogs support our mental health in many way, and one trained support dog became a stellar therapeutic team member for a first responder with PTSD. [...]

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Narrating Growth Predicts College Students' Well-Being

Encouraging young adults to tell their stories may help heal the sense of disconnection technology and the pandemic have created. [...]

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How to Recover From Narcissistic Parenting

How can you recover from narcissistic parenting? Explore 5 critical steps to recovery. [...]

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Am I Too Sensitive or Are You Just Mean?

Terrible disputes emerge when one partner perceives language in an unintended way. If you react to something said, consider whether trauma drives that response. [...]

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Cheated On? Here Are the 5 Worst Things You Can Do

After infidelity is revealed, people face many difficult decisions. Unfortunately, while feeling destabilized, the betrayed may make mistakes that compound the problem. [...]

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5 Things to Understand About Caregiving

As cancer diagnoses rise in younger adults, caregiving responsibilities are falling on younger people. To navigate this new role, here are 5 key considerations. [...]

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When Adult Children Hear Their Parents Are Divorcing

Discover the impact of gray divorce on adult children through two sisters' journey from shock and overwhelm to healing and supporting others. [...]

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How to Embrace Boredom for Deep Work and Focus

Learning to tolerate boredom is essential to mastering challenging tasks and succeeding. But how do you learn to embrace it? Tips from exposure treatment offer some clues. [...]

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Overcoming Shame in Adult ADHD: The Power of Schema Therapy

Shame is a frequently overlooked aspect of adult ADHD. It arises from a persistent sense of not meeting societal or personal standards. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
How Managers Can Improve Team Problem-Solving

Providing on-demand information can improve a team's ability to problem-solve and think critically, not hinder it. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
The Necessity of Multitasking

Decades of research have pointed out the costs associated with multitasking. But in many daily contexts, multitasking may be the most efficient thing to do. [...]

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Body Dissatisfaction Is Expensive

A new analysis estimates that body dissatisfaction and appearance-based discrimination create billions of dollars in costs for individuals, the government, and society at large. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Where Is Autism Represented in the World Happiness Report?

With the release of the 2024 World Happiness Report, let's shine a light on how well-being is perceived and experienced by individuals with disabilities. [...]

Psychology Today: The Latest
Are You Too Good at Making Excuses?

We’ve all avoided things because we were “too busy” or “too tired.” But have our excuses become too convenient? [...]

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Shining a light on oil fields to make them more sustainable

Amplified Industries, founded by Sebastien Mannai SM ’14, PhD ’18, helps oil field operators eliminate spills and stop methane leaks. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Unlocking mRNA’s cancer-fighting potential

MIT spinout Strand Therapeutics has developed a new class of mRNA molecules that can sense where they are in the body, for more targeted and powerful treatments. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Making the clean energy transition work for everyone

At the 2024 MIT Energy Conference, participants grappled with the key challenges and trends shaping our fight to prevent the worst effects of climate change. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Master bladesmith Bob Kramer’s lessons from the school of life

In an MIT visit, the endlessly curious Kramer explained how he sampled careers from cook to circus clown before beginning the pursuit of mastery within his craft. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness

In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Is this the future of fashion?

Developed by the Self-Assembly Lab, the 4D Knit Dress uses several technologies to create a custom design and a custom fit, while addressing sustainability concerns. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
“This MIT Bootcamp shook everything upside down and has given me the spirit of innovation”

New MIT offering brings a multidisciplinary approach to tackling substance use disorder through biomedical device innovation. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Using generative AI to improve software testing

MIT spinout DataCebo helps companies bolster their datasets by creating synthetic data that mimic the real thing. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Three Lincoln Laboratory inventions named IEEE Milestones

Achievements in air traffic control, microelectronics, and lasers are recognized for their lasting benefit to humanity. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Startup accelerates progress toward light-speed computing

Lightmatter, founded by three MIT alumni, is using photonic technologies to reinvent how chips communicate and calculate. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Power when the sun doesn’t shine

With batteries based on iron and air, Form Energy leverages MIT research to incorporate renewables into the grid. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Brain surgery training from an avatar

MIT.nano Immersion Lab works with AR/VR startup to create transcontinental medical instruction. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Professor Edward Roberts, management scholar, champion of entrepreneurship, and “MIT icon,” dies at 88

The trailblazing MIT Sloan professor identified keys to successful technology-based business, helping generations of MIT students and faculty to start firms. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Putting AI into the hands of people with problems to solve

Alumni-founded Pienso has developed a user-friendly AI builder so domain experts can build solutions without writing any code. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
2023-25 MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Engineering Excellence cohort announced

Thirteen postdocs join program that emphasizes community and prioritizes professional development. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT Solve announces 2024 Global Challenges and Indigenous Communities Fellowship

Over $1 million in prize funding available for tech-enabled solutions to the 2024 Global Challenges. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Stitch3D is powering a new wave of 3D data collaboration

The company, founded by Clark Yuan MBA ’22, has developed a cloud platform that makes 3D data sharing, visualizing, and editing easy. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
A passion for innovation and education

Leon Sandler reflects on 18 years of helping MIT faculty make their research have real-world impact. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer

While continuing to serve as dean of engineering, Chandrakasan will play a pivotal role in advancing President Kornbluth’s priorities. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Safer skies with self-flying helicopters

Autonomous helicopters made by Rotor Technologies, a startup led by MIT alumni, take the human out of risky commercial missions. [...]

MIT News - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Inkunzi camper makes Toyota Land Cruiser one angry bull of a micro-RV

The Toyota Land Cruiser needs no introduction as one of the world's most capable, dependable off-road vehicles. We've seen some pretty impressive go-anywhere camper trucks that take advantage of that [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Magnetic flashlights can go solo or unite to double the light

The Dynamic Duo "flashlight" is actually two flashlights – a wide-beam that illuminates a broad area, and a more focused narrow-beam. They can be used individually as needed, or magnetically [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Star-Wars-inspired robot rolls on a round body and uses legs to steer

Inspired by the wheel-bodied battle droids from Star Wars, a scientist has created a robot that rolls along on one big wheel, using extendable legs to steer. Instead of smashing [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Now we know: Dogs can sniff trauma recollections on our breath

Two dogs in a small study were able to correctly identify what breath smelled like when it was linked to a memory of trauma. The finding might allow dogs to [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Mirrorless goes micro with pocket-friendly travel camera

Colorful photo-tech inventor Samuel Mello Medeiros and camera/optics veteran Yashica have joined forces to create what's billed as the world's smallest mirrorless camera, the Micro Mirrorless Yashica – I'm Back.Continue [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Ride-on Unicorn could be the "killer app" for kids

The latent potential for personal robotics became very real for me while I was strolling the halls of the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show this week. There are always good [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Inner-city home's unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside

This recently completed suburban Melbourne home by Australia's Austin Maynard Architects looks relatively unassuming at first glance. However, its plain boxy exterior belies a clever space-saving layout that opens up [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Blazing bits transmitted 4.5 million times faster than broadband

An international research team has sent an astounding amount of data at a nearly incomprehensible speed. It's the fastest data transmission ever using a single optical fiber and shows just [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Emo senses your smile before it happens and responds in kind

A robot called Emo that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Hair-loss treatment found in cinnamon

A component of the aromatic spice cinnamon caused hair follicles to sprout in the lab, with researchers now set on developing a novel treatment to reverse hair loss through the [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Sub-15-minute EV charger ready for on-street parking

Gravity Technologies is working hard to make electric vehicle charging faster and more widely available, particularly in populous cities like its home base of New York. Just weeks removed from [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives

Taking certain common contraceptive hormones for a year or more is associated with an increased risk of developing a brain tumor that requires surgical removal, according to a new study. [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Stealthy Royal Navy ships will be hidden by stealthier decoy launchers

The Royal Navy is banking a state-of-the-art launcher to protect its stealthy ships with even stealthier, hush-hush decoys. The £135 million (US$170 million) Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher project will counter [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Hybrid underwater robot takes aim at scuba-diving tasks

The uOne underwater robot may soon be taking on risky, labor-intensive tasks currently performed by human scuba divers. It boasts a unique combination of traits from two different types of [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form

In a world of seven-figure ultra-luxury RVs and monster truck motorhomes, vehicle camping has started to feel less like getting away from it all, more like bringing it all with [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Personal 'invisibility shield' goes on sale, starting under $70

If you've ever wished that you could turn invisible, here's your chance. A consumer "invisibility shield" has just hit Kickstarter, and it could be yours for as little as £54 [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Beyond plaques: New Alzheimer's treatment pathway discovered

Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to a new class of [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Fuel-cell train travels more than 1,700 miles on one tank of hydrogen

A hydrogen fuel-cell passenger train developed by Swiss rail vehicle maker Stadler Rail has achieved a new Guinness World Record, traveling for almost two days around the clock for a [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Video: No-frills tiny house hits the market for under $24K

The tiny house market is dominated by luxury models nowadays, but Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small movement's humble roots with the Element. Featuring a compact frame and simple interior, [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
JetZero's ultra-efficient blended wing demonstrator cleared for takeoff

The basic shape of a passenger jet hasn’t really changed much for decades, but radical new shapes are inching closer to production. JetZero has announced that its beautiful blended-wing demonstrator [...]

New Atlas - New Technology & Science News

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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01962-yThe worldwide trend of decreasing corporate tax in recent years has contributed to an increase in global carbon emissions, but implementing a [...]

Nature Climate Change
Global corporate tax competition challenges climate change mitigation

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01952-0Countries use corporate tax cuts to attract foreign investment, which reshapes patterns of global production. This research shows that such competition will [...]

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Designing water markets for climate change adaptation

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01964-wGlobal climate change will continue to reconfigure water resources and lead to more extreme events. Water markets may provide a low-cost adaptation [...]

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Coastal sink outpaces open ocean

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01968-6The ocean stores about 30% of the carbon emitted by human activities, regulating atmospheric CO2 levels and the Earth’s climate. Research suggests [...]

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New data shows loss in Earth's vital carbon sinks — and reasons for hope

Earth has lost 2 billion metric tons of “irrecoverable carbon” since 2018 — an amount greater than the United States’ annual greenhouse gas emissions — underscoring the need to halt [...]

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Planetary scientist wins ‘Nobel for the environment’

A pioneer in the field of sustainability has earned a major honor. Johan Rockström is this year’s winner of the Tyler Prize, recognized for his work developing the planetary boundaries [...]

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Study: To restore grasslands, it’s time to get wild

It’s easy to understand why ambitious reforestation campaigns capture public attention. Earth’s forests are absolutely vital to staving off a climate crisis and protecting nature. But what about grasslands? [...]

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Study: As climate crisis escalates, so too could human-elephant clashes

When humans and elephants come into contact, the results can be deadly — and if climate change and habitat loss continue, a new study finds, things could get even worse. [...]

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Finding Time for "Me" Time

WebMD talks with experts about how women can take time for themselves and why they should make the effort [...]

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Is Your Partner Over His or Her Ex? Past Relationships and Jealousy Advice

WebMD discusses how to know if your partner is still into an ex-relationship and how to resolve the problems that arise. Learn how to work together and eliminate jealousy. [...]

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The Secrets of Sex Therapy

What really happens behind closed doors when a couple goes to a sex therapist's office? [...]

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Better Relationship, Better Health: Couples and Singles

WebMD talks to experts about the possible health benefits of marriage and other long-term relationships [...]

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How to Kiss Tips, Kissing Benefits for Health and Romance

WebMD talks about kissing, how it strengthens romance, and how to kiss better. [...]

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Dealing With Your Ex on Special Occasions

Getting along with your former spouse or partner may be impossible at times, but if you have kids, there are going to be birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings and other occasions [...]

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Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites

A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing. [...]

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How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect

Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly. [...]

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Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows

Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them. [...]

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The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication. [...]

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How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues. [...]

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Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Curbing Use of Short-Term Health Plans

The new regulation reverses a Trump-era policy that expanded access to health plans with fewer benefits than those sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. [...]

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Grief made me lose my balance. Here's how I learned to walk forward again

After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in [...]

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In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?

As billions from opioid settlements pour into states, Pennsylvania's efforts against addiction could be hamstrung because clean syringes could be considered illegal drug paraphernalia. [...]

NPR: Shots - Health News
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun

Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities. [...]

NPR: Shots - Health News
What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The case could affect not just abortion access but oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies. The court hears arguments Tuesday. [...]

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A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?

There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn't medically necessary. [...]

NPR: Shots - Health News
My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can't fix fat phobia

Yes, as Oprah enthused, the drugs help people shrink their bodies. But the psychological damage of weight stigma can't be so easily cured, a doctor writes. [...]

NPR: Shots - Health News
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AstraZeneca claims Australian rules stopped it defending its vaccine during pandemic

Company says TGA regulations prevented it from responding to incorrect claims about its vaccine in 2021Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAstraZeneca has called [...]

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Andrew Bridgen must pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim

High court strikes out part but not all of Bridgen’s case and orders him to pay Tory MP’s costsThe MP Andrew Bridgen has been ordered to pay Matt Hancock more [...]

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