Italian Cops Try To Stop A Sex Trafficking Gang Called Black Axe
After years of battling the mafia, the authorities are now going after gangs that force migrants from Nigeria into sex work.
Health & Safety
Why More Women Are Going For The Big Freeze
A frank talk about egg freezing, fertility and the female body.
What Explains The Rising Overdose Rate Among Latinos?
Opioid addiction is often portrayed as a white problem, but overdose rates are now rising faster among Latinos and blacks. Cultural and linguistic barriers may put Latinos at greater risk.
Hospitals See Growing Numbers Of Kids And Teens At Risk For Suicide
The number of children and teens who visited the hospital for suicidal thoughts or attempts doubled from 2008 to 2015. Rates were highest during the school year.
As '13 Reasons Why' Returns, Schools Try To Help Students Who Are Thinking Of Suicide
About 1 in 5 teens may have contemplated suicide. But new research suggests that schools as a whole can make a difference.
Judge Overturns Assisted Suicide Law In California
Judge Daniel Ottolia ruled that the California Legislature was hasty in passing the 2015 law, but he put the decision on hold for five days to give the state time to file an emergency appeal.
California STDs Raging At All Time Highs For Third Year In A Row
In addition to the record rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases, the state has seen a spike in the number of stillbirths caused by syphilis.
North Carolina Opioid Crisis Getting Worse, Moving To Underground Market
A new study from Duke University suggests North Carolina's opioid problem has gotten worse in several ways.
Can The New Ebola Vaccine Stop The Latest Outbreak?
The Democratic Republic of Congo, with a suspected 19 deaths so far from the virus, is turning to an as-yet-unlicensed vaccine with a very promising track record.
Random Tweet From Kanye West About The U.N. Baffles The World
The U.N. has been desperately trying to make the Global Goals "famous" since 2015. Then a surprise tweet from the rapper came along.