Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
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What National Institutes of Health funding cuts could mean for U.S. universities
What do National Institutes of Health funding cuts mean for universities? We ask Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science and former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chancellor.
Bill Gates is optimistic about the global future
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed concern about the new administration's recent steps to pull back from approach to public health but says he's optimistic about the future and wants to find common ground with the White House.
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
Why some doctors have started asking patients about their spiritual lives
Indiana University Hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care for patients' spiritual as well as physical health.
The CDC now recommends that people 50 and older get vaccinated against pneumonia
The number of people that have been diagnosed with a pneumonia-causing bacteria has increased over the past six months. Older people are at higher risk of pneumococcal diseases like pneumonia and menningitis.
Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free
Health insurers would be required to cover all recommended over-the-counter contraception products, such as birth control and condoms, without a prescription and at no cost, for those with insurance.
Severe floods causing health problems in south Bangladesh
The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.
What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.
Most healthy people have either no symptoms or flu-like symptoms from a parvovirus B19 infection, but it can lead to serious complications for certain groups of people.
Attacks on Sudan's hospitals, clinics put millions at risk
Health-care facilities have been under attack by both sides in Sudan’s year-long civil war. Aid groups are trying to shore up care with mobile clinics but fear the need is too great.