Andrew Kimball-Mirzaie had been working at Butler Hospital less than two months when he was attacked by a patient. At 30, Kimball-Mirzaie has the athletic build of someone who looks like he could defend himself if he had to. But he had no reason to think he might be in danger one afternoon in February […]
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RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
When RFK Jr. announced he would cut funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, he cited “vaccine safety,” referring to a 2017 study from Guinea-Bissau. We asked vaccine researchers to assess the study.
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How a train conductor saved a graduate student from potential danger
On this week’s My Unsung Hero, Ellen Wyoming DeLoy tells the story of a train conductor who saved her from potential danger.
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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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Worried about your drink getting spiked? Here are some safety tips
It’s September, and many college students are arriving on campus for the first time. This exciting new chapter can have a darker side: College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging.
