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A Seattle woman died of an infection after using her neti pot

There's a spike in interest — and concern — about nasal rinses called neti pots, after a Seattle woman died from a rare amoebic infection.
- Paige Browning
Robot Punctures Can Of Bear Repellent At Amazon Warehouse, Sickening Workers

The can contained capsaicin – the chemical that makes chili peppers fiery. The incident comes amid scrutiny of conditions at the sprawling warehouses used to deliver goods at ever-faster speeds.
- Laurel Wamsley
Is America Ready For Prescription Heroin?

In some countries, doctors prescribe medical-grade heroin to patients with long-term addiction. Could it ever happen the U.S.? A new report from RAND Corporation outlines the pros and cons.
- Elana Gordon
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Up Again. What Now, Climate?

The fortuitous dip in emissions of the main greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, during the past three years is over, as economies turn up. The trend in the near future looks grim, say climate scientists.
- Christopher Joyce
Gaming addiction is real. Here's how to spot it

Possibly the most addictive game on the planet right now is "Fortnite." More than 200 million people play it – and some of them can’t stop. Hilarie Cash is the chief clinical officer of the reSTART clinic, which treats people for the disorder. We interviewed her about how a love of gaming can lead to something worse. Here are some highlights.
- Bill Radke
Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change

The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay.
- Alastair Bland
Measles Cases Rise Globally With Spikes In The Middle East, Europe And The Americas

Measles cases rose sharply last year around the globe according to a new report from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Jason Beaubien
What It Means For The U.S. That China Will Label Fentanyl As 'A Controlled Substance'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with STAT News reporter Lev Facher about China agreeing to label fentanyl as a controlled substance and what that means for the U.S. opioid epidemic.
Before Starting A Statin, Talk It Over With Your Doctor

Patients and doctors should have nuanced conversations about the benefits and risks of statins before deciding to start them. The drugs can reduce heart attack odds but also carry some side effects.
- Richard Harris
Report: Oregon Health Systems Will Bear Burden Of Climate Change

Climate change is already having a tangible impact on the Pacific Northwest, and Oregon’s health care and social systems will likely bear a significant burden.
- Ericka Cruz Guevarra

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