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After losing his wife, Richard E. Grant has found a daily 'Pocketful of Happiness'

4:56pm July 31, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Richard E. Grant about his memoir Pocketful of Happiness and how he has dealt with the grief of losing his wife to cancer after 38 years together.

Extreme heat can slow cognition and increase anxiety, research finds.

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

10:42am July 31, 2023

by Allison Aubrey

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.

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The CDC says millions of Americans might be living with an allergy to meat

5:09am July 31, 2023

Two new surveys from the CDC reveal a rising number of patients with an allergy to meat caused by tick bites. Called alpha-gal syndrome, it's far from the superpower the name suggests.

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Stone countertop workers are getting sick and dying due to exposure to silica dust

5:09am July 31, 2023

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A study examines the toll of silicosis on stone workers. Dozens of young Latino men in California developed severe lung disease and at least 10 died. (Story aired on ATC on July 24, 2023.)

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Cardiac issues among young athletes are rare, but there are precautions to take

8:02am July 30, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Morristown Medical Center sports cardiologist Matthew Martinez about why some young athletes suffer from sudden cardiac-related medical emergencies.

Don't worry, this six-foot-tall tsetse fly didn't bite anyone. He was part of a performance to teach Malawians about preventing sleeping sickness.

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A man dressed as a tsetse fly came to a soccer game. And he definitely had a goal

7:37am July 30, 2023

by Ari Daniel

The disease known as sleeping sickness is on the decline but remains a concern in Africa. Now there's a theatrical event aimed at keeping the numbers down.

When patients arrive with heat stroke, medical teams quickly cover them from head to toe with bagged or even loose ice to lower their core temperatures back below 100 Fahrenheit, according to Dr. Jeffrey Elder, who leads emergency management at the New Orlean's largest hospital, University Medical Center. ER staffers also use misting fans on patients and administer IV fluids for rapid rehydration.

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In broiling cities like New Orleans, the health system faces off against heat stroke

5:00am July 30, 2023

by Drew Hawkins

Like other places, New Orleans has seen record numbers of people falling ill with heat-related conditions. First responders and hospitals race to respond with ice, fluids, and air conditioning.

Karl Ohiri: Untitled, from "The Archive of Becoming." Ohiri features old negatives and prints that have been transformed by heat, humidity and time.

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Unusual photos at MoMA conjure the beaches, bustle and history of Lagos

11:40am July 29, 2023

by Diane Cole

For the first time, the Museum of Modern Art showcases current West African photographers. The exhibit depicts the colonial past, beautiful beaches and boisterous protests of the Nigerian city.

The Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park is seen on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.

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Roller coaster with big crack has a second structural issue, inspectors say

8:17am July 29, 2023

by Associated Press

Another structural issue has been located with a large roller coaster that’s been closed for weeks since a large crack in a support column was discovered, a North Carolina agency confirmed on Friday.

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When illness or death leave craft projects unfinished, these strangers step in to help

8:05am July 29, 2023

by Martha Bebinger

A group of crafters has come together to finish items for those who can no longer work on them, or for those who have recently died. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on June 20, 2023.)