Maria Godoy

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Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension.

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Children who have dogs, especially girls, get an exercise boost, study finds

Friday, February 02, 2024

A new study finds that having a dog can boost daily activity levels in girls by 52 minutes a day.

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Research shows U.S. children of color get worse health care across the board

Thursday, January 18, 2024

New research finds that from neonatal care — to primary care — to emergency medicine, children from racial and ethnic minorities face disparities in the quality of care they receive.

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In cities with sugary drink taxes, prices went up and purchases dropped

Friday, January 05, 2024

Cities that imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and consumption fall by 33%. Research shows sugary drinks increase the risk of diet-related diseases.

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Research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin

Friday, December 15, 2023

New research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin to help with sleep. Pediatricians warn the long-term effects of the hormone supplement aren't known.

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When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

Monday, November 20, 2023

Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.

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Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds

Thursday, October 26, 2023

17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.

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Toddler milks are often not as healthy as they claim

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that drinks marketed as toddler formulas are misleading parents. Some tout beneficial nutrients, but in fact have added sugar and salt.

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New report warns that beverages marketed as toddler formulas are not necessary

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says many of the products marketed as toddler "milks" or "formulas" are often not as healthy as they claim to be.

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Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.

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This week in science: Nipah virus, Australian pink diamonds and how cockatoos mate

Thursday, September 21, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maria Godoy and Regina Barber of the Short Wave podcast about a new Nipah virus outbreak, Australian pink diamonds and the mating life of cockatoos.

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What to know about the new COVID-19 booster

Thursday, September 14, 2023

As COVID-19 cases rise in U.S., new boosters have started to arrive at pharmacies this week. Here's how protective the latest booster is, who should get it and how to schedule it with other vaccines.

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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

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CDC advisers will meet to consider who should get the new COVID booster

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The CDC is likely to recommend the shots for anyone who's at high risk for serious complications from COVID, such as older people and those with weaker immune systems or other health problems.

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The U.S. is experiencing a late summer wave of COVID cases

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

While most people aren't getting really sick, hospitalizations are up more than 21% across the country. Elderly people are most at risk.

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Prebiotic sodas promise to boost your gut health. Here's what to eat instead

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

You don't have to shell out for fancy sodas. It's easy to fill your plate with fiber, a dietary hero that feeds your gut microbes and prevents disease.

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Do pre-biotic drinks work? Our special series Living Better investigates

Monday, August 07, 2023

Most American's don't eat enough fiber and there are a lot of products out there promising to help boost fiber intake. Why is fiber so important, and how can we eat more?

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Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

Friday, August 04, 2023

As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with dogs can be good for your health. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 2, 2023.)

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Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

Thursday, August 03, 2023

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

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Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

What's four-legged, furry and often serves up a mood boost? That's right: dogs. As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with pups can be good for health.

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