The Heart And Soul Of Armenia Lives In A Slab Of Wood
For Vahagn Amiryan, the act of carving wood is a way to bring the country's ancient traditions into the modern era.
Health & Safety
McDonald's Pulls Salads From 3,000 Locations After Dozens Sickened By Parasite
McDonald's said it's pulling salads from about 3,000 locations in 14 states, primarily in the Midwest. Dozens have been sickened with cyclosporiasis, which is caused by the parasite Cyclospora.
Watchful Eyes: At Peer-Run Injection Sites, Drug Users Help Each Other Stay Safe
In Vancouver, drug users run their own safe injection sites. Public health officials are taking note of how they operate — peers helping each other stay alive in a judgment-free zone.
Why The Breastfeeding Vs. Formula Debate Is Especially Critical In Poor Countries
The breast milk vs. formula debate made headlines this week with reports of a U.S. effort to block a pro-breastfeeding resolution from the World Health Organization.
'Do Not Eat' Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal, CDC Warns
The sweetened, puffed wheat product is linked to an outbreak of Salmonella mbandaka bacteria that has infected 100 people in 33 states.
Jury Awards $4.7 Billion To Women In Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Suit
The verdict, reportedly the largest ever in such a case, was awarded to 22 women and their families who claim asbestos in the powder contributed to their ovarian cancer. The company plans an appeal.
Researchers Study Thousands Of Ticks Collected By The People They Bit
Researchers invited the public to help them study the geographic spread of ticks that carry pathogens that can sicken humans. People were eager to oblige by sending in the pesky bugs that bit them.
REPORT: 1.6 Billion Opioid Doses Poured Into Missouri Over 6 Years
A Senate investigation into prescription opioids in Missouri finds that pharmaceutical wholesalers had different standards for reporting suspicious orders to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Abortion Rights Groups Prepare For Intensified Battle At The State Level
Abortion rights advocates are concerned that a conservative-leaning Supreme Court might reverse or substantially erode Roe v. Wade. Under that scenario, states could have free reign to restrict the procedure.
Longhorned Tick – A Livestock Pest – Found In North Carolina
A tick species that's new to North Carolina has been found in the western part of the state. The longhorned tick was discovered on an opossum in Polk County and reported to the U.S.