Will Stone
Stories
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Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr's 'Make America Healthy Again' effort is poised for real power
If confirmed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have broad influence over federal agencies and health care policy — a prospect that worries many in public health given his history of conspiracy theories.
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Health
New data shows efforts to stop the spread of STIs are working
Federal data shows that rates of new sexually transmitted infections are slowing in the U.S. It's a rare sign of improvement that suggests prevention efforts are working.
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Politics
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite his widely disputed views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
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Health
For good sleep and good health, regulate your exposure to light
Your daily light exposure impacts your health. A new study finds that too much light at night and not enough natural light during the day can be harmful. This story first aired on Morning Edition on Nov. 4, 2024.
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Health
Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health. Here's why
Diet, exercise and sleep are fundamental to our health, but so it our relationship to light. A massive, new study suggests light-driven disruption can take years off our lives.
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Health
Why dark nights and bright days are good for health
Too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives, according to a new study. The research adds to the evidence that light exposure is fundamental to our wellbeing.
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Health
An update on the probe into Missouri's suspected cluster of human cases of bird flu
An investigation into a suspected cluster of human cases of bird flu in Missouri suggests there was no human-to-human spread. While reassuring, the news comes as more human cases are being detected.
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Health
A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.
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Health
It's easy to mess up blood pressure readings, new study shows
Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.
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Health
An update on fall respiratory viruses
Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines.
