Kids In Illinois Will Soon Be Able To Take 5 Mental Health Days From School
Starting in January, students will be allowed to use their five mental health days without needing to provide a doctor's note for their absence.
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What Texas' New Abortion Law Means For The People Who Seek And Provide Them
Kathy Kleinfeld with Houston Women's Reproductive Services discusses the tangible impact that Texas' restrictive new abortion law is already having on her clinic and would-be patients.
If You're Unvaccinated, The CDC Wants You To Stay Home This Labor Day Weekend
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern about the further spread of the delta variant. Health officials have been concerned about holiday weekends during the pandemic.
The Sacklers, Who Made Billions From OxyContin, Win Immunity From Opioid Lawsuits
The decision by a federal bankruptcy judge grants members of the family who own Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, sweeping protection from any liability for the opioid crisis.
News Brief: Texas Abortion Law, Ida's Aftermath, Sackler Family Immunity
The Supreme Court allows Texas to implement a law making most abortions illegal. Storm's remnants cause problems for states besides Louisiana. Judge approves Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement.
CDC Warns Against Off-Label Use Of COVID Vaccine
Using the COVID vaccine "off-label" — whether that's for booster shots or young children — may be tempting to some vaccine providers, but the CDC warns it could get them into trouble.
Joe Rogan Says He Has COVID-19 And Has Taken The Drug Ivermectin
Following his diagnosis on Sunday, the 54-year-old host of the Joe Rogan Experience said he "immediately threw the kitchen sink at it." That included a cocktail of unproven treatments.
Moderna Has Asked The FDA To Authorize A Booster Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna submitted data from 344 volunteers who got a third shot of the vaccine six months after their first two doses. The additional shot significantly boosted immunity, the company said.
Millions Of People Are Missing From CDC COVID Data As States Fail To Report Cases
The CDC's COVID-19 data set is supposed to help track the pandemic, but a new NPR analysis has found the majority of fields are blank and millions of cases across the country are missing altogether.
Health Supplies Land in Afghanistan, But Still Not Enough As Need Grows
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rick Brennan, the World Health Organization's regional emergency director of the office for the Eastern Mediterranean, regarding the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.