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Dr. Ronald Cirillo helps Deborah Hatfield fill out paperwork at a Florida clinic, before running a test to see whether she has hepatitis C.

From Retirement To The Front Lines Of Hepatitis C Treatment

11:17pm January 02, 2018

by Julio Ochoa

Treatment for hepatitis C has improved dramatically in the last decade — so much so that it drew one doctor out of retirement to help make sure more low-income patients are cured.

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The new tax law will have the biggest impact on the market for luxury homes such as this one in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

Tax Changes Could Hurt Affordability At High End Of The Housing Market

8:14pm January 02, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

Thanks to the tax overhaul, buying a home will get more expensive in some places in 2018. That's because of new restrictions on how much mortgage interest and property taxes homeowners may deduct.

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Bella and Will Doolittle started a podcast to tell their story about Bella's struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's.

To Help Others, One Couple Talks About Life With Early-Onset Alzheimer's

8:00pm January 02, 2018

by Brian Mann

More than 200,000 Americans live with early-onset Alzheimer's, with dementia-like symptoms developing in their 40s and 50s. The disease can put an unexpected strain on relationships and finances.

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What Accounts For Commercial Airlines' Safest Year In History

7:46pm January 02, 2018

There were no passenger airline crashes anywhere in the world last year, making 2017 the safest year in history for commercial airlines. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bloomberg News aviation reporter, about what accounts for the safest year worldwide.

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Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli says that while a certain amount of memory loss is a natural part of aging, what Alzheimer's patients experience is different.

Neuroscientist Predicts 'Much Better Treatment' For Alzheimer's Is 10 Years Away

7:21pm January 02, 2018

by Terry Gross

"Just the last few years alone have seen some serious breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research," Joseph Jebelli says. His new book is The Pursuit of Memory.

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A Look At The Legal Consequences Of Swatting After Police Shoot Innocent Man

5:54pm January 02, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Neal Katyal, professor of law at Georgetown University, and former acting solicitor general of the U.S., about the legal issues surrounding the swatting case which resulted in an innocent man being shot to death in Wichita, Kan., in response to a fake 911 call that came from the Los Angeles area.

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Dr. Gita Agarwal of Mary's Center conducts a telemedicine conference with Dennis Dolman from his mother's house in Washington, D.C.

Can Home Health Visits Help Keep People Out Of The ER?

4:48pm January 02, 2018

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Washington, D.C., is experimenting with providing home visits and telemedicine to people on Medicaid, with the goal of making it less likely they'll end up in the emergency room.

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'Time's Up' Aims To Give Women Support Across All Industries

4:14pm January 02, 2018

A new initiative to combat sexual harassment was launched on New Year's Day. It's called Time's Up, and has the force of 300 prominent women from the entertainment industry behind it. Time's Up aims to give women support across all industries, not just Hollywood. It also includes a legal defense fund, spearheaded by lawyer Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama.

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How The Russia Investigation Might Evolve In 2018

4:14pm January 02, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The incredibly broad Russia imbroglio shows no signs of stopping in 2018. A look at four big storylines in the new year and what directions the stories may take.

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Peter Martins Leaves New York City Ballet Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

4:14pm January 02, 2018

by Jeff Lunden

In a letter to the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins announced he has decided to retire as its artistic director and head of its school. The announcement follows allegations from current and former dancers of sexual misconduct and physical abuse.