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Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — For several months now, I’ve been studying how the new medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, cause dramatic weight loss. Both medications contain a compound, semaglutide, that squelches hunger… Read More
‘Anti-dopamine parenting’ can curb a kid’s craving for screens or sweets
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Back when my daughter was a toddler, I would make a joke about my phone: “It’s a drug for her,” I’d say to my husband. “You can’t… Read More
The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the field of psychology. Twenge studies generational trends at San Diego State University. When she looked… Read More
Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — “Get ready for a silly question,” one reader wrote in response to our series on “hidden viruses” that jump from animals, like a dog or cat, to… Read More
Booster longevity: Data reveals how long a third shot protects
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — We’ve known for about a month now that a third shot of the vaccine is critical for protecting against infection with the omicron variant — and… Read More
A clue as to why omicron is spreading so quickly
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Omicron is spreading lightning fast. In the U.S., the percentage of cases caused by this new coronavirus variant jumped seven times in just a week, from… Read More
Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
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The new coronavirus variant, called omicron, was first identified in South Africa only about a month ago and is already spreading quickly in Europe and North America. It has an… Read More
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — With the omicron variant continuing to spread in a number of countries, including the U.S., scientists have been anxiously awaiting data to answer this question: How… Read More
Why The Delta Variant Is So Contagious: A New Study Sheds Light
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New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than people infected with the original strain.
Can’t Get Comfortable In Your Chair? Here’s What You Can Do
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Chair design shifted dramatically about a hundred years ago, and it hasn’t been good for our backs. Our daily lives are filled with chairs that make our posture worse. Luckily, we’ve got hacks.
To Fix That Pain In Your Back, You Might Have To Change The Way You Sit
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In the past century, many Americans have lost the ability to sit in a way that doesn’t strain their backs. Specialists say we could take a lesson from excellent sitters from other cultures.
Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic?
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An 21st century outbreak could be as nightmarish as the 1918 pandemic, which killed about 40 million. So the Gates Foundation wants to spur the development of a flu vaccine. Don’t we already have one?