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The price of eggs is skyrocketing due to avian flu, with no clear signs of slowing down. This week, Brittany is joined by NPR health correspondent Will Stone and public health nutritionist Marion Nestle to understand the precarities of our food safety system, and what we can do to stay safe. Support public media and receive ad-free listening. Join NPR+ today.
The Louisiana Department of Health announced this week it no longer will promote mass vaccinations in the state, saying the move was necessary to "rebuild trust." In a letter released Thursday, Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham and Deputy Surgeon General Wyche Coleman cited the promotion of vaccine use as one of several "COVID missteps" that necessitate the rebuilding of public trust.
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Researchers have developed a new gene switch that can be activated using a commercially available nitroglycerine patch applied to the skin. One day, researchers want to use switches of this kind to trigger cell therapies for various metabolic diseases.
A survey of adults found most had low trust in their health care system to use artificial intelligence responsibly or to make sure an AI tool would not harm them.
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In today's health-conscious world, plant-based milk alternatives have surged in popularity. From almond and soy to oat, the options seem endless. These products are often marketed as healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives to cow's milk. However, a closer look at their nutritional profiles, environmental impact and especially their processing methods reveals a more complex picture.
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