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Baby formula has been in short supply in many stores around the U.S. for several months.

FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula

May 16, 2022
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula.
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World
A combine harvests wheat, near Pullman, Wash. Preventing food insecurity globally amid skyrocketing prices driven by the war in Ukraine will be the main topic at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

Apr 18, 2022
Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14% of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.
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Fitness & Nutrition
William Terry, of Terry Farms, looks at strawberries at his farm Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Terry Farms, which grows produce on 2,100 acres largely, has seen prices of some fertilizer formulations double; others are up 20%.

Russia-Ukraine war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies

Apr 12, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war pushes up the price of natural gas, a key ingredient in fertilizer, and has led to severe sanctions against Russia, a major exporter of fertilizer.
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Fitness & Nutrition

Use this tips to make substitutions with your recipes

Mar 13, 2022
Just because you don't have all the necessary ingredients, doesn't mean you can't make the meal of your dreams. NPR's Life Kit explains how to make substitutions in recipes.
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Shots - Health News
Scheduling time on the calendar for a workout and setting small, achievable goals are just a couple of ways we can focus on rebuilding healthy habits.

Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here's how to reboot

Mar 10, 2022
After two years of pandemic life, people have learned to cope in ways that have become stubborn, unhealthy habits. But there are positive steps we can take to reset a healthy lifestyle.
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Getting hurt is a risk of the physical activity we do to stay in shape, but research shows that the way you approach your injury can help you heal.

5 ways to bounce back better from a sports injury

Mar 09, 2022
If you are used to regular exercise and conditioning, the sudden shock of immobility or pain is both frustrating and depressing. Here are some things you can do to make your recovery easier.
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Shots - Health News
A glass is filled in with water on April 27, 2014 in Paris. Scientists studying what makes us thirsty have found the body checks in on our water consumption in several different ways.

Thirsty? Here's how your brain answers that question

Jan 27, 2022
Scientists have shown that the brain uses multiple checkpoints to make sure we get enough water, but not too much
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Move more, sit less and celebrate outside this holiday season

Dec 18, 2021
The holidays don't have to be defined by lazy days in your pajamas. Discover 11 festive ways get your body moving and get outdoors this year.
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Shots - Health News
(from left) Kevin Dedner founded Hurdle, a mental health startup that pairs patients with therapists. Ashlee Wisdom's company, Health in Her Hue, connects women of color with culturally sensitive medical providers. Nathan Pelzer's Clinify Health analyzes

How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap

Nov 29, 2021
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals.
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Shots - Health News
TK splatchcock turkey

This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

Nov 21, 2021
Cooking your bird to a safe 165 F often just results in a dry boring plate of meat. Luckily food scientists have studied this problem. Learn their techniques to roast your tastiest bird yet.
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National
For many public school districts, meals like this Mandarin chicken at Compass Elementary in Kansas City are the culmination of a kind of treasure hunt to source food.

Your public school kid's lunch might be served on a pizza slice box. Here's why

Nov 01, 2021
Labor issues are making staples of school dining hard to find, triggering the worst supply chain headaches these institutions have faced in years. "It's like a ginormous hurricane," one official says.
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Health

New podcast examines wellness trends and beliefs, like what weight means about health

Oct 29, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maintenance Phase hosts Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon on going where most health and fitness podcasts don't, assessing popular dietary advice and wellness trends.
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Shots - Health News
Add five-minute stints of fun and easy exercise to your day at home by working with what's around you, says trainer Molly McDonald.

Sitting too much drags down your mental health. Here's how to get moving

Oct 16, 2021
A lot of us have been sitting too much, and it's hard on us mentally as well as physically. Research shows breaking up that couch or desk time with short stints of movement can help lift your mood.
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World
Members of the Full Circle Everest team pose for a photo on Mount Rainier earlier this year. Next year, group members hope to become the first all-Black team to reach the top of Mount Everest.

A mountaineering group is aiming to be the 1st all-Black team to climb Mount Everest

Oct 09, 2021
The Full Circle Everest team will be scaling Everest next year in an attempt to make history. But it's not just about the climb. They also want to inspire Black people to explore the outdoors.
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Shots - Health News
A Planet Fitness employee cleans equipment before a gym's reopening in March in Inglewood, Calif., after being closed due to COVID-19. Reduced access to recreation likely has contributed to weight gain during the pandemic.

Obesity Rates Rise During Pandemic, Fueled By Stress, Job Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle

Sep 29, 2021
New data shows the pandemic exacerbated an already fast-growing problem, tipping more Americans' weight over the scales into unhealthy territory.
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Weight lifting or other forms of strength training is a smart addition to your exercise routines. It helps stave off chronic illness and can help manage weight gain.

Weight Training Isn't Such A Heavy Lift. Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should Try It

Sep 26, 2021
If you're trying to rev up your pandemic fitness routine, maybe it's time to mix things up with some free weights — or soup cans — and get your muscles pumping.
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Life Kit
Maillard Howell, head of fitness at Reebok and co-owner of Dean CrossFit, doesn't promise clients they'll be the most ripped person on the beach. Instead, he tells them, "you're going to be able to play with your kids without getting out of breath."

Why Working Out Should Be About More Than What You See In The Mirror

Sep 18, 2021
Exercise is important, but balancing exercise with mental health and your own body confidence can be a tricky thing to pull off. These tips can help you along your fitness journey.
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Shots - Health News
One neuroscientist finds that simply savoring a cup of tea as a daily morning ritual has helped her quell anxious thoughts in pandemic times. "It felt like I finally had a great excuse to just be present and enjoy the breeze and warmth of the bowl of tea

6 Tips For Coping With COVID Anxiety This Fall And Winter

Sep 04, 2021
It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.
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Shots - Health News

Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

Aug 16, 2021
Many parents have seen their kids' weight go up after months of disrupted schedules and excess screen time. Here's how to respond, without causing new problems, like body image issues.
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Annie Kunz in the women's heptathlon 100-meter hurdles during the Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore., in June. Building her training regimen around recent findings from sex-specific sports medicine research has made a difference in her performance, says Kunz

Sports Science Is Changing How Female Olympians Train. It Could Help You, Too

Aug 03, 2021
U.S. Olympic heptathlete Annie Kunz says tracking her monthly cycles and learning she needs to eat more and get more naps when she's fatigued has already improved her athletic performance.
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Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower

Jul 30, 2021
Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.
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When working out in the summer, watch for the signs of dehydration and heat stroke. Choosing a later evening or early morning time for a run in one smart way to stay safe.

How To Heat-Proof Your Summer Workout

Jul 19, 2021
With much of the U.S. already sweltering this summer, even avid runners, hikers and bikers are wilting. We've got 10 strategies from experts on how to enjoy hot weather exercise without keeling over.
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Shots - Health News
Intense physical activity may not be as helpful in losing weight as you may hope.

Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work: Clues From Hunter-Gatherer Societies

Jul 16, 2021
Evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer shares why some of the most physically active people in the world don't burn more calories than office workers. And what that means for your fitness goals.
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Business
Clean beauty products are key players in the rapidly growing market for skincare, which is projected to reach $181 billion by 2025.

'Clean' Beauty Products Are A Marketing Triumph

Jul 12, 2021
Clean skin care is now a billion-dollar industry. But it's a murky label — any brand can claim its product is clean, regardless of the ingredients used in its formulas.
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Fitness & Nutrition

Pandemic Firsts: A Runner Hits The Road (Race) Again

Jul 11, 2021
After over a year of training in isolation, avid runner Laura Scholz of Atlanta returns to the Peachtree Road Race. She shares her experience for our series "Pandemic Firsts."
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