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Allison Aubrey

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Allison Aubrey is Food & Health correspondent for NPR News, currently focused on healthy aging. Her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning and is a founding host of NPR's Life Kit. She's a 2021 recipient of the Recognizing Excellence in Advancing Health Literacy award.

Along with her NPR science desk colleagues, Aubrey is the winner of a 2019 Gracie Award. She is the recipient of a 2018 James Beard broadcast award for her coverage of 'Food As Medicine.' Aubrey is also a 2016 winner of a James Beard Award in the category of "Best TV Segment" for a PBS/NPR collaboration. The series of stories included an investigation of the link between pesticides and the decline of bees and other pollinators, and a two-part series on food waste. In 2013, Aubrey won a Gracie Award with her colleagues on The Salt, NPR's food vertical. They also won a 2012 James Beard Award for best food blog. In 2009, Aubrey was awarded the American Society for Nutrition's Media Award for her reporting on food and nutrition. She was honored with the 2006 National Press Club Award for Consumer Journalism in radio and earned a 2005 Medical Evidence Fellowship by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Knight Foundation. In 2009-2010, she was a Kaiser Media Fellow.

Aubrey is a founding host of Life Kit and also hosted NPR's Tiny Desk Kitchen video series. Before coming to NPR, Aubrey was a reporter for the PBS NewsHour

Aubrey received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and a Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption

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Monday

Research suggests men could narrow the longevity gap by mimicking some of the habits that women have, like more regular doctor visits and attention to diet and exercise. shapecharge/E+/Getty Images hide caption

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Women are more likely to outlive men, but a new study says men can close the gap

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Friday

Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now

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Monday

In autumn, our bodies sense the change in light as the dark winter months approach. Exposure to light during these months can help improve mood and energy. Khanh Bui/Getty Images hide caption

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Starting light therapy in the fall can stave off the winter blues, experts say

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Tuesday

The science of autism/Tylenol link

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The Trump administration has linked use of the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism. Here's what the science, and doctors, have to say about it. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Wednesday

A new study shows B3 supplements helped reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer reccurences. Snezhana Kudryavtseva/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption

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Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit

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Wednesday

MAHA strategy flip flops on pesticides

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Tuesday

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a strategy report of the Make America Healthy Again Commission intended to tackle childhood chronic disease. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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The MAHA plan for healthier kids includes 128 ideas, but few details

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Sunday

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People with hypertension are advised early treatment before blood pressure gets too high

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Friday

People with hypertension are advised early treatment before blood pressure gets too high

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Friday

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How to talk to kids about school shootings

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Tuesday

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From blah to beautiful, this skill can reduce anxiety, help you feel more positive

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Want to be less lonely? Here are five tips.

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Monday

People who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing. Rob Dobi/Getty Images hide caption

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A break from your cellphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

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Monday

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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

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Tuesday

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'Prehabilitation' before surgery can cut complications risk, according to new study

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Monday

Want to know if your body fat is in the healthy range? Experts say BMI is not the way

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Saturday

The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants warning labels on food products containing six synthetic dyes. AdShooter/Getty Images hide caption

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There's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks. Jon Hicks/Getty Images hide caption

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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

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