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AstraZeneca reaches deal on drug prices with President Trump : Shots

AstraZeneca reaches deal on drug prices with President Trump : Shots

Why have 21 Indian kids have died from contaminated cough syrup? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Why have 21 Indian kids have died from contaminated cough syrup? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Former U.S. surgeons general call RFK Jr. a threat to the nation's health in op

Former U.S. surgeons general call RFK Jr. a threat to the nation's health in op

Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award

Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award

Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin stops abortions due to rule that threatens funding

Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin stops abortions due to rule that threatens funding

Patients turn to 'gray market' for cheaper obesity drugs, but it's risky

Patients turn to 'gray market' for cheaper obesity drugs, but it's risky

What makes this country top destination for hair transplants : NPR

What makes this country top destination for hair transplants : NPR

NIH autism grants arrive amid funding cuts, public health battles : NPR

NIH autism grants arrive amid funding cuts, public health battles : NPR

Women outlive men by 5 years. Here’s how to close the gap. : NPR

Women outlive men by 5 years. Here’s how to close the gap. : NPR

Some Democrats share Trump's goal of forcing more homeless people into medical care : NPR

Some Democrats share Trump's goal of forcing more homeless people into medical care : NPR

Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now

Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives : NPR

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives : NPR

With no guidelines yet from CDC, getting a COVID shot remains confusing : Shots

With no guidelines yet from CDC, getting a COVID shot remains confusing : Shots

Behind the shutdown was a fight over ACA health care premiums : NPR

Behind the shutdown was a fight over ACA health care premiums : NPR

Inside the fight to save Mississippi's babies amid Medicaid cuts : Shots

Inside the fight to save Mississippi's babies amid Medicaid cuts : Shots

Sleep and body pain: How to minimize morning aches and soreness : NPR

Sleep and body pain: How to minimize morning aches and soreness : NPR

President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs on federal website

President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs on federal website

Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol

Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol

As sports betting explodes, experts push for a public health approach to addiction

As sports betting explodes, experts push for a public health approach to addiction

Trump deadline for drugmakers to lower prices comes due

Trump deadline for drugmakers to lower prices comes due

Light therapy can help fend off seasonal depression.  : NPR

Light therapy can help fend off seasonal depression. : NPR

Starting light therapy in the fall can stave off the winter blues, experts say

Starting light therapy in the fall can stave off the winter blues, experts say

Trump’s Tylenol claims echo old misconceptions about autism : NPR

Trump’s Tylenol claims echo old misconceptions about autism : NPR

Dementia gets recognition by the U.N. : Goats and Soda : NPR

Dementia gets recognition by the U.N. : Goats and Soda : NPR

Doctors say Trump's advice on hep B shot is wrong : NPR

Doctors say Trump's advice on hep B shot is wrong : NPR

'It's really scary': Mississippi raises alarm as infant mortality rate rises

'It's really scary': Mississippi raises alarm as infant mortality rate rises

Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous

Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous

'They are jumping the gun': Families respond to Trump administration's autism claims

'They are jumping the gun': Families respond to Trump administration's autism claims

California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever

California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever

Malnutrition-related diabetes gets a name

Malnutrition-related diabetes gets a name