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Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital say shellfish is the most common food allergen to afflict Americans.

3.6 Percent Of Americans Found To Have Food Allergies Or Intolerances

4:51pm June 01, 2017

by Amy Held

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital finds that women and people of Asian descent are the most at risk and that shellfish is the most common allergen.

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How Restricting Abortion Access Affects Rural America

2:07pm June 01, 2017

In many towns, the only access to care comes from clinics that also offer abortions. As these facilities continue to be shut down, how can women's healthcare needs be addressed?

Left Behind: Treating The Crisis Of Veteran Suicide

12:21pm June 01, 2017

by David Ford

Suicide is a major health concern across the U.S., especially among military veterans.

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A psychologist argues people experience emotions differently. For instance, fear might make some people cry while for others, it could elicit laughter.

The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief

7:40am June 01, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, defended its efforts to combat opioid abuse after it was named in the Ohio suit.

Ohio Sues 5 Major Drug Companies For 'Fueling Opioid Epidemic'

8:18pm May 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The state's attorney general filed the lawsuit Wednesday, alleging fraudulent marketing. "They knew they were wrong," Mike DeWine says, "but they did it anyway — and they continue to do it."

Leon Watts (left) with Lee and Suzanne Chase.

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Meet A Home Contractor Who Helps Older People Age In Place

5:05pm May 31, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Leon Watts of Los Angeles has seen his clients' needs change as they've aged. He decided he could do even more for them if he got a master's degree in gerontology.

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Research Shows How PTSD Can Trigger Growth In Veterans

4:41pm May 31, 2017

by Jay Price

Some troops return from war only to face a new fight — symptoms of PTSD. But everything that follows traumatic experiences isn't bad. In fact, research shows they can actually trigger growth.

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Ohio Sues Drug Companies Over Role In Creating Opioid Epidemic

4:41pm May 31, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine about his decision to sue five pharmaceutical companies over their role in creating the current opioid epidemic.

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Most of the people in a choir at Ryerson University in Toronto have joined a study testing how practicing music might help people with hearing loss handle noisy environments better.

'Like Brain Boot Camp': Using Music To Ease Hearing Loss

3:44pm May 31, 2017

Researchers in Toronto are studying whether singing in a choir and practicing pitch can help hearing-impaired people function better in noisy environments.

Illustration of hands giving money to the world.

We Asked, You Answered: Does U.S. Foreign Aid Raise Living Standards?

3:08pm May 31, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

Researchers are split on the issue. We asked our audience to weigh in.