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The challenge comes at a time when many Americans are cutting back on sugar due to obesity and diabetes risks.

Coca-Cola Offers A Sweet Quest: A Million Bucks To Replace Sugar

5:10am September 04, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The company is holding a contest to find a new and natural, low-calorie sweetener. The challenge comes at a time when many Americans are cutting back on sugar due to obesity and diabetes risks.

Doctors say don't delay getting the flu shot this year.

Fall Weather Headed Your Way? Time For Flu Shots

4:15am September 04, 2017

by Tara Haelle

The American Academy of Pediatrics reminds us that shots — not a nasal spray — are the most effective way to protect kids 6 months and older against the flu.

Pedestrians walk past a monitor showing an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in a news program reporting on North Korea's 6th nuclear test on September 3, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.

Here Are The Facts About North Korea's Nuclear Test

5:04pm September 03, 2017

by Geoff Brumfiel

North Korea has claimed to have tested a hydrogen bomb, which is far more powerful than an atomic bomb. Experts think they may have pulled it off.

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Astronaut Peggy Whitson smiles after landing in Kazakhstan, wrapping up a record 665 days in space for an American.

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'American Space Ninja' Back On Earth After Record-Breaking Flight

1:14pm September 03, 2017

by Amy Held

Peggy Whitson smashed multiple records after spending a total of 665 days in orbit over the course of her career.

The Bumblebee Hunter

8:07am September 03, 2017

by Jes Burns

The Franklin bumblebee is so small and hard to track that it's not clear if it's gone extinct. We tag along as one man makes his annual trek to try to find it.

The notion that every dog or cat should be neutered at 6 months isn't based on evidence, says veterinarian Brennen McKenzie, author of The SkeptVet blog. It depends on the breed and other factors. Talk to your vet, he advises, about pros, cons and timing.

Pets Deserve Evidence-Based Medicine, Too, Says The SkeptVet

7:37am September 03, 2017

by Ingfei Chen

Veterinarian Brennen McKenzie writes The SkeptVet, a blog that pushes for evidence-based medicine instead of relying on tradition, anecdotes or pseudoscience in the treatment of cats and dogs.

Has Salt Gotten An Unfair Shake?

5:00am September 03, 2017

by Bret Stetka

For years, we've been told that less salt is better. But some scientists say that the world's universal seasoning has been maligned and that moderate salt intake is healthier for many people.

(Left) Charlie Wilson walks his dog Peanut outside of the convention center. (Right) Veterinarian Joanna Web gives a check up to a bird outside the shelter.

Houston Shelter Offers Respite For Pets And Their Owners Displaced By Harvey

8:17am September 02, 2017

by Claire Harbage

Before a convention center opened its doors and volunteer care to pets, their owners had to make a tough choice: Take shelter or stay with animals in floodwaters. But anxiety looms around what's next.

Andrew White helps a neighbor — and a dog — get to safety after their street was flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

A Bipartisan Bill Helped Save Pets From Harvey, And Maybe Their Humans Too

6:59am September 02, 2017

by Scott Simon

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many people who lost their homes to flooding were able to save their pets. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the importance of those relationships.

A patient is evacuated from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas, on Thursday.

Texas Expedites Help From Out-Of-State Health Care Providers

11:09pm September 01, 2017

As the medical and mental health needs of people affected by Harvey become apparent, Texas has made it easier for out-of-state health workers to come lend a hand.

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