They Call Her 'Queen Of Dung' — And She Doesn't Mind
Millions of people burn animal dung for heating and cooking. To find out if the smoke can cause lung issues, researcher Claire McCarthy used some unorthodox methods.
Health & Safety
'Other Nobel' Goes To Amazingly Humble Surgeon In South Sudan
Dr. Evan Atar Adaha has won the U.N.'s Nansen Refugee Award. Of his commitment to work in a conflict zone, he says: "I would feel guilt the rest of my life if I left people in this situation.
Distrust Of Health Care System May Keep Black Men Away From Prostate Cancer Research
Black men are hit hardest by prostate cancer, but they are underrepresented in research. Researchers held focus groups in three states to understand why.
Midterm Election Could Reshape Health Policy
The fate of Obamacare may hinge on which party wins the midterm elections.
Survey Finds Widespread 'Moral Distress' Among Veterinarians
Most of the 800 veterinarians surveyed feel ethical qualms when pet owners ask them to euthanize animals that could be treated, or when owners ask to keep pets alive who will suffer needlessly.
A New Surge Of Ebola Cases Suspected In Congo
Ebola has been spreading throughout an eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for more than two and a half months. An emergency committee of the WHO is meeting Wednesday to advise.
It's Legal. In Canada, Recreational Marijuana Gets Green Light
Pot sales begin today in Canada, which is only the second country after Uruguay to legalize the drug for recreational use.
What's At Stake For U.S. Health Policy With This Year's Midterm Elections
The midterm elections will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the next two years — and that could have a major effect on the future of U.S. health policy.
After Paul Allen Co-Founded Microsoft, He Changed Brain Science Forever
In 2003, Paul Allen created an institute to figure out how the human brain works. That institute has already made contributions that may turn out to be part of his greatest legacy.
CDC Investigates Cases Of Rare Neurological 'Mystery Illness' In Kids
Acute flaccid myelitis causes weakness in arms or legs. The cause isn't clear but may be related to viruses, environmental toxins or genetic disorders. Since 2014, 386 total cases have been confirmed.