Romaine Lettuce: Don't Eat It!
Just to be safe, the CDC is telling consumers to "throw out" all romaine lettuce, including whole heads, because of an E. coli outbreak that has infected at least 61 people and hospitalized 31.
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Texas Disability Group Wants Victims' Voices Heard In Gun Debate
Advocates in Texas wants to help people who've been disabled by gun violence talk to lawmakers. Victims say they have a big stake in how guns are regulated.
E.Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce Spreads To 16 States
A report by the CDC said the bacteria has infected at least 53 people, including 31 who have been hospitalized. The agency's advice: Throw out pre-cut romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Ariz.
Used Cars Full Of Used Electronics Set Sail For Nigeria
And that's a problem. Because a lot of the electronics are busted. And disposing of them — and their toxic innards — is a health risk.
Can Triage Nurses Help Prevent 911 Overload?
One in four calls to the Washington, D.C., 911 line isn't an emergency. The city now has triage nurses working with dispatchers to get callers with less urgent needs a same-day clinic visit instead.
The Blessed Burden Of Consolata Agunga
She is a community health worker in Kenya. She is paid next to nothing. It's a tough job. And she loves it.
Parents Lose Their Daughter And Their Life Savings To Opioids
Last year, we traveled to Muncie, Ind., to report on the economic impact of the opioid epidemic. We returned recently and discovered that economic losses don't tell the story of all that's being lost.
After Lawmaker Gives Birth, Senate Changes Rules To Allow Infants In For Votes
Children under 1 year can now join lawmakers on the Senate floor. The change follows Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth becoming the first sitting senator to give birth.
How People Learned To Recognize Monkey Calls Reveals How We All Make Sense Of Sound
A brain imaging study of grown-ups hints at how children learn that "dog" and "fog" have different meanings, even though they sound so much alike.
Gene Therapy For Inherited Blood Disorder Reduced Transfusions
A small study finds promise for using gene therapy to treat patients with beta-thalassemia, a blood condition that can cause severe anemia. The experimental treatment is in early development.