A Yemeni Mother's Plea: Don't Forget Our Children
Millions of children in Yemen are being killed, injured or traumatized. A mom and activist outlines how the world can help them.
Health & Safety
How Many Calories Do Olympic Athletes Need?
To Olympians, food is fuel, and mileage may vary. Depending on their sport, contenders need to consume anywhere between 1,200 to 8,000 calories before competing.
Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida
For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.
Aerial Spraying Begins In Miami Neighborhood Impacted By Zika Virus
In Miami, health officials are hopeful that aggressive measures are helping to contain the first cases of locally acquired Zika. In the Miami neighborhood identified as the source of local Zika cases, businesses are thriving.
Public Hospitals In Haiti Struggle To Stay Open As Doctor Strike Drags On
In its fourth month, Haitian medical staff continue to strike over low pay and dwindling resources. Dr. John Carroll is an American doctor who volunteers in the region and explains how this has created a dire a situation for Haitians seeking medical care.
Medical Studies Involving Children Often Go Unpublished
An analysis of pediatric clinical trials found that the results of almost a third of studies that were finished weren't published in medical journals. The lapses raise scientific and ethical concerns.
NIH Plans To Lift Ban On Research Funds For Part-Human, Part-Animal Embryos
The National Institutes of Health is proposing to fund experiments that create chimeras of human and animal cells while also imposing restrictions in response to ethical concerns.
A Rallying Cry, A Dirty Word: People Around The World Talk About 'Feminism'
Our hashtag #FeminismInMyCountry trended in South Korea, a country reeling from recent attacks on women. Hear what they — and people in other countries — have to say.
Has My Child Been Exposed To Lead? When And How To Test
Multiple testing options and false positives can leave parents confused about blood lead level readings. We found out how the tests work and what the results really mean for a child's health.
Making Sure Ecstasy Is Ecstasy: Volunteers Test Drugs At U.K. Music Fests
This summer, the first stop for many U.K. partiers will be a special tent where, without fear of arrest, they can get their illegal drugs tested for potency and makeup to prevent overdoses.