Allison Aubrey
Stories
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National
Living Better: What it takes to get healthy in America
Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and trauma, all drive America's declining life expectancy and increasing rates of chronic disease. So how can we live better in America? NPR looks for answers.
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National
Can multivitamins improve memory? A new study shows 'intriguing' results
A team of researchers tracked thousands of people who took a daily multivitamin for three years. At the end of the first year they preformed slightly better on memory tests than people on a placebo.
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Food
Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how
The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people's health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.
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Health
If you're 40, it's time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines
The influential U.S. Preventive Task Force issue a draft of its new breast cancer screening guidelines. They're now recommending women start younger, amid a rise in breast cancer rates.
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National
Michelle Obama launches a food company aimed at healthier choices for kids
Kids in the U .S. consume a lot of sugar - nearly 53 pounds a year on average. Obama's new food company PLEZi Nutrition, will lower the sugar content and improve nutrition in products aimed at kids.
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National
Eli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval
There's already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.
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Health
More pollen, more allergies: Exposure therapy in several forms treats symptoms
Some doctors prescribe sublingual immunotherapy, known as SLIT, a serum taken as drops under the tongue. Patients like it, but it is not FDA-approved, so insurance usually doesn't cover it.
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Health
Ticks! Ick! The latest science on the red meat allergy caused by some tick bites
Patients who have digestive symptoms only after eating red meat may have developed an allergy caused by ticks. Previously, doctors looked for symptoms such as rashes, hives and breathing troubles.
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National
Colorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment for colorectal cancer.
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National
Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you
New evidence shows bempedoic acid works to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, without the muscle pain that some people suffer when taking statins.