All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Creating a sperm or egg from any cell? Reproduction revolution on the horizon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s a Wednesday morning at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in downtown Washington, D.C., and Dr. Eli Adashi is opening an unprecedented gathering:… Read More
Turning a slab of meat into tender deliciousness: secrets of the low and slow cook
Editor’s note: Goats and Soda usually covers stories about the Global South and sometimes looks at how life there holds lessons for all of us. In this story in the… Read More
Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles, including… Read More
How to cut back on junk food in your child’s diet – and when not to worry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Trust me, I know how exhausting it can be to figure out how to feed your kids a healthy diet while also living in the real… Read More
The best ways to protect your skin from the sun this summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Memorial Day weekend is here which means many Americans will be spending more time in the sun. Experts are using the holiday as a moment to… Read More
Fixit culture is on the rise, but repair legislation faces resistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Americans are responsible for throwing out more stuff than any other nation in the world. According to the Public Interest Research Group, people in this country… Read More
Friendship Bench training program helps community members offer a listening ear
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A community mental health program originating from Zimbabwe has taken root in southeast Ohio. The Athens City-County Health Department decided to bring the Friendship… Read More
More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new batch of states are looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes… Read More
Biden administration announces nearly $11B for renewable energy in rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. O (NPR) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country…. Read More
A bipartisan proposal in Congress could reshape livestock farming in southeast Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The building Shawn Donahue chose for his new meat processing facility had sat unused for several years. It showed. When he stood inside and… Read More
What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More
Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If you’ve had a urinary tract infection, you’re in good company. About 60% of women will develop one in their lifetime. UTIs lead to more than… Read More
Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs into the root cause of aging scalps
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ever wondered why your hair turns gray as you age? A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells —… Read More
The Colorado and Ohio rivers are among the ‘most endangered’ in America. Here’s why
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Growing up, Pittsburgh native Judy Baumgartner saw big plastic pipes from industrial plants going into the Ohio River. This was during the 1960s and 1970s, when… Read More
What’s next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration… Read More
Small farms in southeast Ohio see transformative potential in the upcoming farm bill
Athens, OHIO (WOUB/Report for America) — A few years ago, Lindsay Klaunig and her partner turned a decrepit plot of country land into a successful local business called Trouvaille Farm…. Read More
Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Soon after a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in Ohio last month, anonymous pro-Russian accounts started spreading misleading claims and anti-American propaganda about it on… Read More
Pandemic burnout worsens nursing shortages in hospitals across U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The national nursing shortage dates back decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it to crisis levels. One study predicts that in the next two years, there… Read More
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, recalled after hepatitis A outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Frozen organic strawberries sold at stores across the U.S., including Costco, Aldi and Trader Joe’s, have been recalled over the product’s potential link to an outbreak… Read More
After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. Today, around 70 percent of U.S. households now have pets, but many owners struggle to cover the… Read More
Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It has been nearly three years since auto plants around the world started to shut down because of the pandemic. Yet between the pandemic, an acute… Read More
You have the right to a lawyer, but public defenders note a lack of resources, respect
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Sixty years ago today the Supreme Court ruled that people accused of crimes but without means to pay for a lawyer would be provided with one… Read More
Low-income residents face challenges as the SNAP expansion ends
GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Expanded SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending this month throughout the United States. The rollback comes at a bad… Read More
An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Roger Houser’s ranching business was getting squeezed. The calves he raises in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley were selling for about the same price they had a few years… Read More
Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights
WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you’re worried that drinking alcohol could raise the risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea can provide some insights…. Read More
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