Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge For Niger, Improved Health Care May Cut Famine October 31, 2005 • During famine, children technically don't starve to death, they die from disease. In Niger, the organizers behind an educational campaign on disease prevention -- aimed at mothers -- hopes it will lessen the toll of hunger crises. For Niger, Improved Health Care May Cut Famine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4982368/4982369" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge Global AIDS Fund Boosts Health, Economy in Ghana October 31, 2005 • Funding from wealthy nations has helped Ghana create promising programs to fight HIV/AIDS. It's also led to unexpected economic development -- a new African drug company to produce AIDS and malaria medicines. Global AIDS Fund Boosts Health, Economy in Ghana Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4983182/4983398" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge Flying Doctors to the Rescue October 30, 2005 • A half century ago, American and British physicians started a medical service called the "Flying Doctors" to airlift people out of remote eras in medical emergencies. It has now become a way to reach out to Kenyans who have long gone without medical care. Flying Doctors to the Rescue Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4980805/4981898" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge In Brazil, a New Effort to Wipe Out Hookworm October 29, 2005 • Hookworm, a chronic infection that causes anemia and malnutrition, was once a problem in the U.S. Now, it's a disease of the world's poorest. A small band of scientists are working on a vaccine, with the help of a community in Brazil. In Brazil, a New Effort to Wipe Out Hookworm Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4980102/4981095" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health News Briefs CDC: Flu Vaccine Supply Ample October 25, 2005 • Flu vaccine makers are slated to produce at least 70 million doses this year -- enough to vaccinate every American who wants a flu shot.
Research News Stem Cell Research Might Ease Some Concerns October 21, 2005 • Two studies out this week could allow scientists to sidestep some of the ethical concerns over research involving embryonic stem cells. Scientists discuss the work, and a proposal for an off-shore stem cell collaboration Stem Cell Research Might Ease Some Concerns Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4968635/4968636" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu Administration to Release Strategy on Bird Flu October 21, 2005 • Avian flu has killed about 60 people in Southeast Asia, sparking fears that the disease could appear in the United States. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt has just returned from consulting with experts in Southeast Asia and talks about the administration's soon-to-be released plan to deal with a possible outbreak of bird flu. Administration to Release Strategy on Bird Flu Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4968261/4968262" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu Q&A: Preparing for a Flu Pandemic October 21, 2005 • In the second of a two-part report, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answer listeners' questions on what steps the government is taking to prevent an epidemic in the U.S. Q&A: Preparing for a Flu Pandemic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4969363/4969391" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu Q&A: What is Bird Flu and Who's At Risk? October 20, 2005 • World Leaders and health experts have their eye on a virus that has the potential to spark a global pandemic. Nearly 150 million birds in Asia have been killed so far through infection or culling, but only 60 people have died. What's the risk? Experts answer your questions. Q&A: What is Bird Flu and Who's At Risk? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4967188/4967603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu The Spread of Bird Flu October 19, 2005 • European Union officials this week declared the spread of bird flu from Asia to Europe a "global threat" and are urging international cooperation to contain the virus. The H5N1 virus, which for now can only be transmitted from birds to humans, has killed 60 people. A timeline of the virus' spread since 2003.
Global Health U.S. Ponders Rationing Flu Drugs October 18, 2005 • There is some debate over whether the anti-flu drug Tamiflu could lessen or prevent the impact of bird flu. Only one company makes Tamiflu and the orders are flying in from around the world. As a result, the U.S. government is considering rationing or the limited numbers of Tamiflu courses in the U.S. U.S. Ponders Rationing Flu Drugs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4964035/4964036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu U.S. Prepares Plan to Ration Flu Drug October 17, 2005 • If faced with a bird flu pandemic, the Bush administration would divert the nation's limited supplies of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to medical personnel, says Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt. U.S. Prepares Plan to Ration Flu Drug Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4959310/4959400" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Genetic Tests in The Courtroom October 14, 2005 • Under what circumstances should judges order defendants to take genetic tests? As tests for more and more illnesses become available, this question is gaining in relevance, as is the subject of a paper this week in the journal Science. Genetic Tests in The Courtroom Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4958962/4958963" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Ethics of Engineering Humans October 14, 2005 • The FDA recently approved a new drug to treat short stature in kids. Prenatal testing offers parents the hope of having a healthy baby. But what message does that send about disability or physical imperfection? How far will we science go to make cosmetic improvements or prevent disability? The Ethics of Engineering Humans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4958965/4958966" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Global Health How Would the U.S. Respond to a Flu Pandemic? October 14, 2005 • The avian flu now spreading though Southeast Asia, Russia and parts of Europe has the hallmarks of a pandemic in the making. How is the U.S. scientific community preparing for the possibility of a widespread outbreak? How Would the U.S. Respond to a Flu Pandemic? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4958956/4958957" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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