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Nicole Kidman Wants to Become a Death Doula. What Is That?
Nicole Kidman recently said she wanted to become a death doula after wishing for more support at the end of her mother’s life. Source link
RFK Jr. to Reform Health Panel That Determines Which Screenings Insurers Cover
The health secretary said he would reform the panel, which determines whether insurance will cover preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies. Source link
Batch of Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled, F.D.A. Says
The affected pills were sold nationwide under the brand name Xanax XR. Source link
Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases
Nearly 600 people have been sickened across the state, which has seen an increase in vaccine exemptions among children in recent years. Source link
RFK Jr. to Testify Before Congress for First Time This Year
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees. Source link
Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments. Source link
The Good List: 7 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day
Train jazz, the “Brady Bunch” house and the gift of time. Source link
Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds
Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes. Source link
5 Books That Can Help You Navigate Stressful Times
Experts share the literature that has helped them cope with death, illness and despair. Source link
In Defense of Dumb Dogs
Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK. Source link