Don't Kiss Your Chickens, The CDC Says In A Salmonella Warning
A surge in salmonella cases around the country prompts a warning for backyard chicken owners from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health & Safety
In Rural India, Less COVID-19 Testing, More Fear — And A Few Ventilators For Millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths are never registered. COVID-19's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but public health experts are worried.
How Dangerous Are The New COVID-19 Variants?
With the coronavirus vaccinations slowing infection rates in the U.S., we look at potential threats posed by new viruses.
Oregon Lifts COVID-19 Mandates, Introduces Vaccination Verification Measures
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Patrick Allen, director of the Oregon Health Authority, about the state's mandate to verify vaccinations before admitting people into businesses and workplaces.
Chicago Student Becomes First Generation Grad Amid Family Challenges During Pandemic
Shehrose Charania of Chicago graduated this month from college despite the challenges her family faced during the pandemic, including unemployment and getting sick with COVID-19.
Oprah And Prince Harry On Mental Health, Therapy And Their New TV Series
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry about their partnership and deep dive into mental health in their new series, The Me You Can't See, on Apple TV+.
How The Biden White House Learned To Drop The Masks And Stop Worrying
New guidance that fully vaccinated people don't have to wear masks made a visible change at the White House this week.
India's New Doctors Have Seen Immeasurable Grief During The Pandemic
With medical board exams postponed because of COVID-19, India's junior doctors have been thrust onto the front lines early. Many have seen more death & grief than they expected in an entire career.
As International Travel Resumes, Here's How Important COVID-19 Testing Will Be
Ezekiel Emanuel, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the differences between PCR tests and rapid tests when it comes to getting tested before travel.
After Months Of A Racing Heart And Burning Feet, A COVID Long-Hauler Gets A Diagnosis
Jennifer Minhas is among those who suffer lingering problems after COVID-19. A diagnosis of POTS, a little-known circulation disorder that mostly affects women, offers a way forward.