Red blood cell donor pregnancy history not linked to higher mortality in transfusion recipients  National Institutes of HealthA new study has found that the sex or pregnancy history of red blood cell donors does not influence the risk of deat…

Oxfam failed to report child abuse claims in Haiti, inquiry finds  The Guardian

There were “serious problems with the culture, morale and behaviour” of Oxfam staff in Haiti, according to a damning report, which has found that the charity …

Syria violence interrupts food distribution in some areas  CityNews Vancouver

BEIRUT — Syrian warplanes have struck rebel-held towns and villages in the country’s northwest as the World Food Program says weekslong violence has …

Trump, Biden battle for the spotlight in Iowa  NBC NewsPresident Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden campaign in Iowa today, providing a split-screen look at a possible general election contest.

Minorities face more obstacles to a lifesaving organ transplant  The Conversation – USAlthough certain racial minorities are more likely to be diagnosed with organ failure, they are less likely to be transplanted. What’s behind the gap?

Hanford man, still waiting for kidney, hosts blood drive for renal disease awareness  Hanford Sentinel

HANFORD — Lemuel Hutchings was certain he was going to get his life back, but now he has some doubts.

Closing the digital divide is ‘urgent’ global issue, UN task force warns  Devex

UNITED NATIONS — A multistakeholder approach — and an unknown amount of funding — is needed to help ensure that every adult has affordable access to …