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An abrupt spike in suicide deaths among students in the Clark County School District has officials in the Las Vegas district wondering if pressures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic might have been part of what fueled the increase.

Child Psychiatrists Warn That The Pandemic May Be Driving Up Kids' Suicide Risk

A cluster of suicides in Las Vegas, plus a troubling rise in youth suicide attempts observed in ERs nationwide, is raising fears that the pandemic is fueling a children's mental health crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, to deliver a political statement in Jerusalem, on Sunday.

Benjamin Netanyahu's Reign As Israel's Prime Minister May Soon Be Ending

An improbable coalition of right-wing and left-wing parties in Israel is racing the clock to dethrone Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

David Pilgrim with items on display at the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia

Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State to get $18.5 million expansion

The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia is home to over 14,000 items that showcase the nation's racist past. Those items are getting a new home, thanks…

COVID "long haulers" struggle not only with lingering symptoms, they're also deep in medical debt

Long COVID is a range of prolonged symptoms after a COVID infection. It can include brain fog, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues—not to mention anxiety and…

You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.

A medical worker walks past a row of ambulances parked outside Houston Methodist Hospital on June 22. The hospital is treating a current surge of COVID-19 cases.

'Each Day It's More And More': Houston Hospital Makes Room For COVID-19 Surge Cases

Roberta Schwartz, chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist Hospital, describes how the hospital is dealing with the current influx of COVID-19 cases.

Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low

Retail sales jumped nearly 10% in March, as shoppers, flush with $1,400 relief payments, are feeling more confident about venturing out. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low.

Health officials in Mobile recently set up a pop-up clinic at a food truck festival. Despite officials making a big effort encouraging Alabama residents to get vaccinated, numbers remain low as COVID infections increase.

Alabama's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Is The Lowest In The U.S. And Infections Are Up

Public health officials are sounding the alarm in Alabama, the state with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country. New infections are spiking, yet fewer people are seeking shots.

Dr. Leana Wen is in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. "I don't think that people should have the choice to infect others with a potentially fatal and extremely contagious virus," she says. Wen is pictured above in the emergency department at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on Aug. 14, 2012.

Think Of Your COVID-19 Vaccine Like A Very Good Raincoat, Says Dr. Leana Wen

It protects from drizzles and thunderstorms but not a hurricane. In other words, if you are exposed again and again to infected people, there's some risk you could get sick.

Rep. Slotkin leads U.S. House on war powers resolution in wake of Trump-Iran tensions

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against…

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