Sleeping Sickness Can Drive You Mad. But Treatment Is Now Easier Than Ever
The disease is hard to diagnose. And stage 2 patients have faced a week of infusions that can cause additional suffering. Now there's a new option.
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Jennie-O Recalls Ground Turkey Following One Case Of Illness From Salmonella
Over 45 tons of meat could potentially harbor the food-borne illness, the USDA said. More recalls from other companies could follow, as the government tracks a widespread outbreak of the same strain.
Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
Among the significant changes is that schools could make it harder to prove allegations. Instead of only a "preponderance of the evidence," schools could demand "clear and convincing evidence."
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Michelle Obama's Miscarriage Story May Help Other Women Share Theirs
A memoir from the former first lady is bringing fresh attention to miscarriages and could help illuminate and normalize the common loss of a pregnancy.
Ingrid Fetell Lee: How Can We Design More Joy Into Our Surroundings?
Ingrid Fetell Lee discovered that certain elements--like bright color, abundance, round shapes--are universally joyful. She says designing more joyful spaces can actually change how we feel and act.
Simone Giertz: What Can Making Useless Robots Teach Us About Joy?
Simone Giertz is an inventor of useless robots. She finds joy and freedom in learning to build machines that are meant to fail. She shares that joy with millions through her YouTube channel.
David Baron: Why Should You Experience A Total Solar Eclipse?
The moment David Baron saw his first total solar eclipse in 1998, he was hooked. He's spent the last 20 years chasing them across the globe—all for a few minutes of joy, wonder and awe.
FDA Seeks Ban On Menthol Cigarettes To Fight Teen Smoking
In its latest effort to curb smoking by young people, the FDA wants to outlaw menthol cigarettes. The agency would also restrict sales of flavored e-cigarettes to reduce youth addiction to nicotine.
Should You Keep Taking Those Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills?
When NPR reported on research that sheds doubt on the value of fish oil and vitamin D supplements, people had a lot of questions. So we went back to the experts to get you some answers.