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Zamata performs her special that delves into topics like mental health, Amelia Earhart and witches.

Sasheer Zamata's new special is an ode to women, mental health and witches.

The SNL alum branches out to explore the subject matter that fascinates her most.

Contact tracing is the public health tool that keeps diseases contained. Health workers reach out to those individuals who were exposed to someone who has a contagious disease to monitor their health and to prevent further spread.

Contact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it works

More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to a regional governor via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 21, 2022. The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Putin and his children's rights commissioner for possible war crimes.

The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Putin

The ICC has issued warrants for the Russian president and his children's rights commissioner for alleged war crimes involving accusations that Russia has forcibly taken Ukrainian children.

Officials in Lahaina are trying to get mental health support to displaced residents

Besides the challenges of displacement and recovery, officials are scrambling to support the enormous mental health needs of Lahaina residents traumatized by the deadliest wildfire in modern history.

Twitter accused of ‘criminal enterprise’ in crackdown against Saudi dissidents

Twitter has been hit with a racketeering lawsuit this week in US District Court in San Francisco, alleging that it was involved in a "criminal enterprise," involving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to supply confidential personal information as part of a global crackdown on dissidents.

A terminally ill doctor reflects on his discoveries around psychedelics and cancer

Dr. Roland Griffiths talks about his research involving administering magic mushrooms to cancer patients and his own terminal diagnosis.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves the courthouse following his arraignment in New York City on Dec. 22, 2022. Bankman-Fried's trial just concluded its second week, with explosive testimony from former girlfriend Caroline Ellison.

Criminal mastermind or hapless dude? A look into Sam Bankman-Fried's trial so far

The trial of the former FTX CEO concluded its second week, featuring explosive testimony from Caroline Ellison, a former girlfriend of Bankman-Fried.

It's been a year since a deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill.

The community of Highland Park will hold a ceremony and community walk in honor of the seven people killed last year during a shooting at a July Fourth parade.

A social worker prepares to roll out with an officer at Denver Police District 5 on December 21, 2017. Denver has been a model for other cities, including Philadelphia, trying to create new ways to respond to emergency calls involving mental illnesses or drug addictions.

Cities know the way police respond to mental crisis calls needs to change. But how?

About 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social workers to respond to those calls.

The winter holidays are once again colliding with a surge in illnesses

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID Response coordinator, about COVID, flu, RSV and what Americans need to know to stay healthy during the holiday season.

Professor Lisa Miller has dedicated most of her career to the study of neuroscience and spirituality.

This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health

A Columbia University professor says spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression. I needed to understand how she came to these conclusions.

Exploring solutions to SF's addiction, homeless & mental health crises

San Francisco is receiving national media attention about crime, homelessness, addiction, and vacant skyscrapers. What are the facts and what are real solutions?

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