Carrie Feibel
Stories
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National
Why some adult siblings seek out joint therapy
Siblings often are tied together by logistical bonds, but can be careless or rough with one another because they assume their relationship is sturdier than it is. Some siblings are turning to therapy.
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Environment
This video from a humpback 'whale spa' shows skin care is serious — and social
The footage of humpback whales exfoliating their skin with sand offer new insight into these animals' complex lifestyles deep beneath the ocean
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Animals
A trip to the newly-discovered undersea spa, where humpback whales go for skin care
For our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, NPR's Carrie Feibel relays a new discovery involving humpback whales going to the undersea spa for some skin care.
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Health
U.S. COVID hospitalizations hit new record high, raising risks for patients
There are more patients and, in some places, not enough health care workers to go around. Research shows the crowding will impact care and increase mortality for all patients.
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Health
From 'Flash Bangs' To 'Rubber' Bullets: The Very Real Risks of 'Riot Control Agents'
Protesters against systemic racism and police brutality have been met with an arsenal of 'less than lethal' weapons which can still seriously injure, sicken, and sometimes kill.
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Health
COVID-19 Has Killed Close To 300 U.S. Health Care Workers, New Data From CDC Shows
More than 60,000 health care workers have contracted the coronavirus, up from 9,000 in April. Workers say they face unnecessary risks because of ongoing shortages of protective gear like masks.
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Health
Fifth U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed in Arizona
The CDC expects the number of confirmed cases of Wuhan coronavirus in the U.S. to increase — but says the overall health risk of disease transmission is the country is low.
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National
Sikh Deputy 'Trailblazer' Fatally Shot In Houston-Area Traffic Stop
Sandeep Dhaliwal emerged as a symbol of religious diversity in law enforcement as the first Sikh to become a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. "He was a unifying symbol," a city official said.