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923 - A Critical Moment in the Fight Against HIV
Season 12 Episode 923
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The United States stands at a pivotal juncture in eliminating HIV. Despite recent advancements, including the development of an e…
1 year, 2 months ago
922 - Book Club—Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer's Families and the Search for a Cure
Season 12 Episode 922
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In the 1980s, Colombian neurologist Francisco Lopera discovered a rare genetic mutation afflicting residents of a village outside…
1 year, 2 months ago
921 - Is Bird Flu Gone for Good?
Season 12 Episode 921
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In early July, the CDC deactivated the United States’ H5N1 emergency response, citing lowered rates of infection among animals a…
1 year, 2 months ago
920 - Changes to the CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee
Season 12 Episode 920
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The recent dismissal of all members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has stirred questions about …
1 year, 2 months ago
919 - The Texas Floods and the Future of Forecasting
Season 12 Episode 919
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The deadly Fourth of July floods in Kerr County, TX are raising urgent concerns about flash flooding risks and the future of stor…
1 year, 2 months ago
918 - Should AI Be Your Therapist?
Season 12 Episode 918
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Artificial intelligence is changing everything about how we work, live, and study—and, now, AI therapy chatbots are poised to tr…
1 year, 2 months ago
917 - Why Some Moms Are Hesitant To Vaccinate
Season 12 Episode 917
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For mothers questioning whether or not to vaccinate their children, the decision can be complicated by an overwhelming and, at ti…
1 year, 2 months ago
916 - Childhood Asthma
Season 12 Episode 916
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Asthma can cause sometimes debilitating symptoms for children who have it, and some—particularly Black and Hispanic children—can …
1 year, 2 months ago
915 - America's Caregiver Crisis
Season 12 Episode 915
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Caregivers—both paid and unpaid—are the silent backbone of the nation’s workforce, providing crucial support to America’s young, …
1 year, 3 months ago
914 - Reducing Food Waste to Take Climate Action
Season 12
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American farms, restaurants, retailers, and households throw out nearly 30% of the food in our system, landfilling millions of to…
1 year, 3 months ago