The national suicide hotline is changing to 988 starting Saturday
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273-TALK (8255) — gives way to 988 starting Saturday. View original article Contributor: Lenny Bernstein
Month: July 2022
A Twitter ‘rando’ named a new coronavirus variant Centaurus and it stuck
“Centaurus,” an unofficial nickname for BA.2.75, has reignited a debate about how best to name coronavirus variants. View original article Contributor: Ellen Francis
Bill Gates gives foundation $20 billion to fight ‘huge global setbacks’
The funds will support public health and climate adaption, the Microsoft co-founder said, as he aims to move “off of the list of the world’s richest people.” View original article Contributor: Andrew Jeong
The national suicide hotline is changing to 988 starting Saturday
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273-TALK (8255) — gives way to 988 starting Saturday. View original article Contributor: Lenny Bernstein
A Twitter ‘rando’ named a new coronavirus variant Centaurus and it stuck
“Centaurus,” an unofficial nickname for BA.2.75, has reignited a debate about how best to name coronavirus variants. View original article Contributor: Ellen Francis
Bill Gates gives foundation $20 billion to fight ‘huge global setbacks’
The funds will support public health and climate adaption, the Microsoft co-founder said, as he aims to move “off of the list of the world’s richest people.” View original article Contributor: Andrew Jeong
Sharp Drop in Childhood Vaccinations Threatens Lives of Millions of Children
Pandemic lockdowns, misinformation campaigns, conflicts, climate crises and other problems diverted resources and contributed to the largest backslide in routine immunization in 30 years. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen
Weekly Health Quiz: Mental Health, College and Chocolate
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news. View original article Contributor: Knvul Sheikh
Staying safe in extreme heat
At this time of year most of us look forward to a bright blue sky with the sun shining. Being able to enjoy warm weather with friends and family and spending time outdoors. It makes a huge difference to what can feel like a long, cold winter – and after the pandemic we need a … Read more
For a Woman in a Wheelchair, Abortion Access Was One More Challenge
Roxanne Schiebergen, a writer and actress, has become skilled at navigating New York City since she was a student at N.Y.U. Then came an unexpected pregnancy. View original article Contributor: Katherine Rosman