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Zepbound is one of several new drugs that people are using successfully to lose weight. But shortages have people strategizing how to maintain their weight loss when they can't get the drug.

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  • Health

The new obesity drugs work, but it's a dilemma when people have to stop taking them

There are lots of reasons people have to stop taking the new weight loss drugs: cost, shortages, side effects and life events. And the weight usually comes back, doctors say.

May 28, 2024
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By:
  • Yuki Noguchi
Cows graze at a dairy farm in La Grange, Texas, that sells raw milk to the public.<br>

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  • Health

Limited testing of raw milk for bird flu leaves safety questions unanswered

An avian flu outbreak in dairy herds has stoked tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates. Milk testing could provide assurances and useful data, but some farmers oppose it.


May 25, 2024
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By:
  • Pien Huang and
  • Chiara Eisner
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders among children.

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  • Children's Health

ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds

ADHD is an ongoing and expanding public health concern, according to researchers studying the disorder. One million more U.S. children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016, a new study shows.

May 23, 2024
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
Researchers have detected microplastics in human testicles.

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  • News

Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles

The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.

May 22, 2024
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By:
  • Will Stone
Earlier this year, Virginia designated July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

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  • Science

Up to 80 percent of women will have a uterine fibroid by age 50

Fibroids are benign uterine tumors. So why does it matter that the majority of people with a uterus will have one before they are 50 years old? Physician Rachell Bervell, founder of the Black OBGYN Project, explains that when symptoms arise, they can be quite serious — from extreme menstrual bleeding to fertility problems. Plus, why they're very likely to affect you or a loved one.

Curious about other health issues? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

May 22, 2024
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By:
  • Berly McCoy,
  • Emily Kwong,
  • and 1 more
On the last full day of a Bahamas excursion, Vincent Wasney had three epileptic seizures. While being evacuated, he received a bill for expenses incurred during the cruise.

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  • Health

He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill

A man from Michigan was evacuated from a cruise ship after having seizures. First, he drained his bank account to pay his medical bills.

May 21, 2024
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  • Bram Sable-Smith
Father and son are now caregiver and care recipient. Robert Turner, Sr. was cheerful even though his day started with being discharged from the hospital.

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  • Your Health

Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It's stressful but rewarding, too

Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don't.

May 21, 2024
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By:
  • Ashley Milne-Tyte

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  • Your Health

You asked, we answered: Questions you might be too shy to ask your gynecologist

Painful periods, low libido, pap smear anxiety — when it comes to talking to your gynecologist, no question should be off the table, says Dr. Rachel Bervell. She answers questions from our audience.

May 21, 2024
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By:
  • Emily Kwong and
  • Malaka Gharib
A large new study shows people who bike have less knee pain and arthritis than those who do not.

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  • News

Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.

May 20, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
In Europe, sunscreens are often made with ingredients that do a better job at protecting against UVA rays.

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  • Health

Other countries have better sunscreens. Here's why we can't get them in the U.S.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?

May 18, 2024
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By:
  • Michael Scaturro
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs embraces Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers during this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Swift, who flew in from Tokyo to attend the game, jokingly told him, "jet lag is a choice."

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  • Science

Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about that

Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.

May 16, 2024
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By:
  • Regina G. Barber
Abortion rights activists at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on March 26, the day the case about the abortion drug mifepristone was heard. The number of abortions in the U.S. increased, a study says, surprising researchers.

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  • National

Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth

Telehealth accounts for 19% of all abortions, new research finds. And while the number of abortions did plummet in ban states, overall abortions across the country are up.

May 14, 2024
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By:
  • Elissa Nadworny
Research shows kids who spend two hours a day outside are less likely to develop myopia.

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  • Children's Health

Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition.

May 13, 2024
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By:
  • Maria Godoy

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  • Health

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.

May 11, 2024
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By:
  • Jonathan Lambert
Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies.

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  • Health

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

May 09, 2024
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  • Rob Stein
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