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"There's a lot of memories here, some good, some bad," said Danny Smith, reflecting on his years working at the now-defunct Solid Energy mine in Pike County, Ky. Smith, 51, suffers from an advanced and incurable stage of black lung disease.

As coal miners suffer and die from severe black lung, a proposed fix may fall short

5:00am November 07, 2023

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

Adding brain games during tai chi can help keep the mind sharp

1:11am November 07, 2023

by Allison Aubrey

Research finds the mind body practice of tai chi can keep people mentally sharp. Adding games, such as spelling words backwards and forwards, even adds to the cognitive boost.

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Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say

6:28pm November 06, 2023

by Lesley McClurg

The FDA recently determined that the country's leading decongestant is ineffective. Experts warn ineffectiveness isn't limited to that drug and expect more reviews of over-the-counter medicine.

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People who practice cognitively enhanced tai chi, significantly improved their scores on memory tests.

Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial

5:13am November 06, 2023

by Allison Aubrey

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

Tyson is recalling some 30,000 pounds of dino-shaped chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with metal. The U.S. Agriculture Department says there was one report of a minor oral injury.

Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside

9:36pm November 05, 2023

by Emma Bowman

Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product.

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FDA warns of infection risk from several eye drops on the market

8:01am November 05, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UC-Davis Health professor Gary Novack about the latest FDA product warning concerning eyedrops.

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The Israel-Hamas war has not quashed their compassion, their empathy, their hope

7:02am November 05, 2023

by Ari Daniel

They're from Israel and Gaza. A man who lost his parents feels as if he is swimming in an ocean of sorrow. A teen has a bullet lodged in his spine. How do they find room in their hearts for empathy?

Nike Run Club's oddly mindful coach

8:15pm November 04, 2023

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Chris Bennett about his work as a running coach on the Nike Run Club App.

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What it's like to live past 100

5:17pm November 04, 2023

The number of people living past a hundred has doubled over the last 20 years in the U.S. But what does life feel like at that age? A podcast from member station CapRadio tackles that question.

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7 common issues people face when speaking in public

5:17pm November 04, 2023

by Kyle Norris

It can be anxiety-inducing to deliver a speech in front of an audience. NPR's Life Kit talks with a speechwriter and a speech coach to get their best tips for public speaking.