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President Trump makes a statement in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Sunday, announcing the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

READ: Trump Announcement On Baghdadi's Death

President Trump announced on Sunday that the founder and leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a special operations mission on Saturday.

A girl carries a child in the outskirts of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. That's one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has made good progress in reducing child mortality.

Child Deaths Drop From 14.2 Million In 1990 To 7.3 Million In 2015

That's the encouraging news in a new report. But it also means more kids are living long enough to face a host of serious challenges to their physical and mental health.

A moment from Embodied Labs' virtual reality video of Clay Crowder, a fictional 66-year-old man with incurable lung cancer. In this scene, Clay's family gathers around his bed, reassuring him that it's OK to let go of life.

Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Canton, Ohio, on Wednesday.

Trump Releases Weight, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar And Other Medical Information

A letter from Donald Trump's personal physician says he is in "excellent physical health" and weighs 236 pounds, which, at a height of 6'3" puts him at the high-end of what is considered overweight.

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge pose for a photo with their newborn baby son as they leave the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London London

It's A Boy! Prince William And Duchess Catherine Welcome No. 3

The new prince was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Mother and child are "both doing well," Kensington Palace announced.

This photo provided to the AP by Panshu Zhao shows Zhao in uniform on Feb. 11, at a U.S. Army Reserve installation in Houston. Zhao is one of dozens of immigrant military recruits and reservists who have been waiting for years to deploy but were recently discharged with little explanation.

U.S. Army Is Discharging Immigrant Recruits Who Were Promised Citizenship

Dozens of immigrant recruits who joined the military through a special Defense Department program, promising a path to citizenship, have been abruptly discharged with little or no explanation.

Not All Fun And Games: New Guidelines Urge Schools To Rethink Recess

New guidelines urge schools to take recess seriously. It's not just playtime for kids and a chance for teachers to get a break.

In 'Hiking With Nietzsche,' Challenges Are Seen Through The Philosopher's Teachings

John Kaag extracts ideas from Nietzsche and his followers — but also from his own experience — in this stimulating book about combating despair and complacency with searching reflection.

If you're at low risk for heart disease, an electrocardiogram shouldn't be a routine test for you, a panel of medical experts says.

Doctors Told Not To Order Electrocardiograms For Low-Risk Patients

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the benefits from routine electrocardiograms in people at low risk of heart disease don't outweigh the harms from unnecessary follow-up tests.

Under the Affordable Care Act, many insurance plans are required to cover a range of essential services, such as hospitalization and prescription drugs. But reimbursement for certain medical equipment — such as crutches or a leg boot after an injury — varies widely from plan to plan.

Sprained Your Ankle? The Cost Of A Walking Boot Could Sprain Your Wallet

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.

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