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Health & Safety
Recruiting scientists from the U.S. to Europe
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research scientist Maria Mota about her recent piece in the science journal "Nature" entitled, "Europe can capture the US brain drain — if it acts fast."
A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it
Raising two kids while living with an autonomic nervous system disorder taught Jessica Slice to embrace interdependence. Her story is a reminder to parents of the power of asking for help.
They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them
The team of statisticians and scientists at the National Survey on Drug Use and Health are all out of jobs. Researchers who use the data say it's an important tool for understanding behavioral health.
British health system embraces liquid biopsy cancer testing
The National Health Service in England is rolling out blood tests for lung cancer screening.
Here's the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy
Existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy all points the same way: the shot is important for maternal and fetal health.
The Trump administration's report on kids' health cites made-up scientific studies
The Make America Healthy Again team's recent report on children's health appears to have misinterpreted evidence and falsified citations, according to NOTUS reporters including Margaret Manto.
French health ministry extends smoking ban
France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children.
Can this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? One couple is helping scientists find out
Joe Walsh is the first Alzheimer's patient to be treated with an experimental nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.
Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change
Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was a victim of oil companies' "misrepresentations" about climate change.