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  Can the prescription drug leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not

  NPR - Jon Hamilton

  At a press conference in late 2025, federal officials made some big claims about leucovorin, a prescription drug usually reserved for people on cancer chemotherapy. "We're going to change the label to make it available [to children with autism spectrum disorder]," said Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner …

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  Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages

  NPR - Rob Stein

  Every year, Dr. Molly O'Shea's pediatric practices would hold drive-thru clinics in the parking lot to make it as easy as possible for busy parents to quickly get their kids their annual flu and COVID-19 shots. "We would do big flu clinics. You know, hundreds — literally hundreds – of families would …

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  The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent

  NPR - Arthur Allen , Jackie Fortiér

  The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. This story was produced in partnership with KFF Health News. Just three of the …

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  Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool

  NPR - Martha Bebinger

  When her doctor died suddenly in August, Tammy MacDonald found herself among the roughly 17% of adults in America without a primary care physician. MacDonald wanted to find a new doctor right away. She needed refills for her blood pressure medications, and wanted to book a follow-up appointment …

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  In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction

  NPR - Katheryn Houghton

  LODGE GRASS, Mont. — Brothers Lonny and Teyon Fritzler walked amid the tall grass and cottonwood trees surrounding their boarded-up childhood home near the Little Bighorn River and daydreamed about ways to rebuild. The rolling prairie outside the single-story clapboard home is where Lonny learned …

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  RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy

  NPR - Allison Aubrey

  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, proteins and healthy fats. At a press conference Wednesday, the administration unveiled a new food pyramid with red meat, cheese, vegetables and fruits pictured at the …