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Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation

Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation

WASHINGTON (AP) — On this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants , or xenotransplants, over the last few years.
Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers. These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression.
Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism

Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S.
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs

Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials are circulating a draft budget proposal that would make dramatic additional cuts to federal health programs and serve as a roadmap for more mass firings .
Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers

Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers

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Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about

Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about

NEW YORK (AP) — Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team's accomplishments.
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed! Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before .
Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having trouble with: How to Get to Sleep .
Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate

Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night. Dealing with U.S.
Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC

Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal panel of medical experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.
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