Joao Silva’s Journey Back to Afghanistan

Fifteen years after a combat photographer lost his legs to a land mine, he returned to the place in Afghanistan where it happened.

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War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

The sport helps Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia to heal and to master their prosthetics, rehabilitation experts say.

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130,000 Igloo Coolers Recalled After Fingertip Amputations From Handle

The warning expands a recall of more than one million Igloo coolers in February, which was prompted by reports of fingertip injuries from the tow handle.

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Igloo Recalls Coolers Over Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Risk

More than one million coolers sold in North America were recalled after a dozen injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using them and contact the company.

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For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.

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In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

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The Children Who Left Gaza

Sixteen young people evacuated from Gaza for treatment of dire injuries. Months later, they face new lives in an unfamiliar country.

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