When a contagious, deadly pandemic sweeps around the globe, people look to the World Health Organization (WHO) for guidance. It’s not easy to be the person in charge under those circumstances, but as director-general of...

Gardening has blossomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as Americans planted "victory" gardens during wars and depressions before, now many are planting seeds to grow their own food. Doing so comes with real benefits, like...

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Singer-songwriter Jewel and psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre talk about creative ways to help the mental health of young people

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Summer has just begun, but health officials are already warning Americans that the fall and winter months ahead will likely be challenging. Once flu season begins, the U.S. will have to worry about not one,...