Bob Saget's family files suit to stop the release of records from death investigation
The family argues in the lawsuit that no public interest would be served by the release of Saget's records to the general public.
Health & Safety
A geeky quiz says what kind of immune cell you are. Bonus: See our immune cell primer
Answer a few questions and find out what kind of immune cell you'd be — and learn more about these amazing cells that fight off infection.
When moms get vaccinated during pregnancy, babies get protection too, study shows
A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth.
Ottawa police chief loses job for not acting decisively enough against blockade
Trucks rolled out of Coutts, Alberta, on Tuesday leaving just one blockade in Manitoba near the border with North Dakota.
FDA chief has been confirmed despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties
The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months.
Why this USAID official is optimistic the U.S. can get the world vaccinated
Jeremy Konyndyk, executive director of USAID's COVID task force, shares his perspective on the U.S.' efforts to donate and distribute vaccines to low-income nations.
Homeless youth and children are wildly undercounted, advocates say.
Homeless youth and children are not receiving the resources needed to combat the barriers of not having a stable home. The biggest obstacle is having one federal definition of homelessness.
Acute care at home brings the hospital to patients' living rooms
Hospitals are starting to provide health care in patients' homes, including things like x-rays and bloodwork. The approach saves a hospital bed for more urgent needs and lets patients heal in comfort.
Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine
The Serbian tennis star says he understands he may miss the French Open and Wimbledon as a result. He adds that his decision is personal and he shouldn't be lumped in with anti-vaccination activists.
Amazon, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase among companies relaxing employee mask mandates
As several states relax mask mandates, U.S. companies are easing up their own rules.