Turkey's Invasion of Syria Worsens A Humanitarian Crisis
A front-line hospital was abandoned Friday as up to 100,000 people fled Turkey's ground and air offensive.
Health & Safety
6 Young Women Went To The U.N. With A Bill Of Rights For Girls
The bill addresses education, sexual violence and other key issues. "Many girls in my country don't even know what their rights are," says Kanchan Amatya of Nepal.
The News Roundup - Domestic
The White House refuses to cooperate in the impeachment inquiry. A Democratic frontrunner switches his strategy.
Canada's Decision To Make Public More Clinical Trial Data Puts Pressure On FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration treats most data it gets on the development of new drugs and medical devices as confidential to companies. Critics say making the data public would help patients.
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
The new proposal is being criticized for not proactively replacing lead service lines across the nation. It also keeps the same threshold for lead in drinking water that the U.S. currently has.
A Patient Hopes Gene-Editing Can Help With Pain Of Sickle Cell Disease
She's the first patient with a genetic disorder to be treated with the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR. The treatment has wrapped up, and now she's waiting to see if it brings relief.
Don't Force Patients Off Opioids Abruptly, New Guidelines Say, Warning Of Severe Risks
Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs
Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.
How Vaping Nicotine Can Affect A Teenage Brain
Research on young mice and rats shows how nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction.
News Brief: ISIS Detainees, Trade Talks, Sickle Cell Treatment
The U.S. is taking custody of Islamic State detainees accused of executing American and other hostages. U.S.-China trade talks resume today. A sickle cell disease patient hopes gene-editing can help.