Why I Think The Manchester Attack Was Aimed At Women And Girls
An attack like this scares women into submission, says ElsaMarie D'Silva, who works to stop street harassment in India.
Health & Safety
Miami's Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected
Travelers infected with the Zika virus in the Caribbean brought it to South Florida multiple times before officials realized it had reached the U.S., an analysis of virus genomes finds.
Doctors Once Thought Bananas Cured Celiac Disease. They Saved Kids' Lives — At A Cost
In the early 20th century, kids with the disease faced severe malnutrition, even death. The banana-based diet doctors came up with seemed to cure them — but led kids back to foods that made them sick.
CBO To Update GOP Health Plan Analysis
We preview the upcoming Congressional Budget Office analysis of Republicans' health care legislation. The CBO is scheduled to release the update Wednesday afternoon.
Sen. Tim Kaine On Trump And Russia And GOP Health Care Bill
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia talks with Rachel Martin about Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' testimony and the upcoming CBO score of the Republican health care bill.
World Health Organization Elects First Director-General From Africa
The new leader, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethiopia, will be expected to reform the bureaucratic agency and deal with the world's growing health problems.
Study Finds 20 Percent Of Children In Fatal Car Crashes Were Improperly Restrained
A review of child deaths after fatal car crashes found wide variations by state and region, and suggests state authorities could radically decrease child deaths by changing traffic safety laws.
Medical Research, Health Care Face Deep Cuts In Trump Budget
The administration's proposed budget would cut billions out of health programs at the NIH, CDC and FDA, as well as Medicaid services for children, the elderly and disabled.
What's the Consensus on Consent?
Saying yes or no to a sexual advance should be straightforward. How do we clarify the rules on sexual consent?
One Huge Problem With Trump's Promise To Grow The U.S. Economy
The president has long looked to China and India as a model for galloping economic growth. Here's why it's unlikely that the U.S. could grow even half as fast.