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FDA approves Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly slow disease

An Alzheimer's drug that removes the substance amyloid from the brain has received a conditional approval from the FDA. A large study found the drug decreased the loss of thinking and memory by 27%.
- Jon Hamilton
Travelers from China must now test negative for COVID to enter the U.S.

The U.S. has started requiring all travelers from China to test negative for COVID, even though many experts think it won't help much.
- Rob Stein
The roots of mental health start younger than you think

When you throw a rock in a pond, it creates ripples. It spreads - disrupting the water further and further away from the point of entry. The experience of trauma or adversity -- especially in early childhood -- can also have a lasting ripple effect on a person’s life.
- Libby Denkmann
Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief

Hunching over screens takes a toll. Movement researchers say you can prevent pain from accumulating by taking quick breaks for movement. Here are 5 exercises to try that take a minute or less.
- Bara Vaida
Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be

Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access.
- Vanessa Romo
Flu and RSV on the decline in Washington state, Covid trajectory unclear

The number of flu infections in Washington state in the week leading up to Christmas appeared to be declining, according to recent numbers. Still, the virus continues to claim lives.
- Brandon Hollingsworth
Some fish in King County aren't safe to eat. How do you warn the right people?

Yellow perch, cutthroat trout, a couple of species of bass — in Lakes Washington, Sammamish, and Meridian these fish are not safe to eat.
- Eilís O'Neill
On game days, NFL teams have dozens of medical staff on site

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Dr. Robert Linton, chief medical officer of Howard University Hospital about what on-the-field football physicians prioritize when a player has a life-threatening injury.
How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.
- Rebecca Hersher
Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change

A group of doctors trains health care providers to treat miscarriage in the emergency department. This could be increasingly important in states where abortion is outlawed.
- Patrick Adams

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