There's A 'Glaring' Gap In The War Against Poverty And Disease
The U.N. has set the goal of eliminating extreme poverty and reducing the toll of disease by 2030. But there's a surprising obstacle.
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Theater Artist Anne Basting Named MacArthur Fellow
NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews Anne Basting, a theater artist and educator at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, about being awarded the MacArthur fellowship this year. She describes her work with people with cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, using improv theater and storytelling techniques to improve their lives.
U.N. Pledges To Fight Antibiotic Resistance In Historic Agreement
Drug resistance is no longer a matter of health. It could have massive implications for the world's economy and food supply.
Breaking Taboo, Swedish Scientist Seeks To Edit DNA Of Healthy Human Embryos
A Swedish biologist wants to change the genes of healthy human embryos to find ways to treat infertility and other diseases. The experiments intensify ethical questions about genetic engineering.
We Really Do Get A Little More Santa-Like, Physically, During The Holidays
All that holiday grubbing does indeed pack on the pounds. How much? Researchers tracked the weights of 3,000 people in Germany, Japan and the U.S. and found a weight spike after every major holiday.
How A 'Sixth Sense' Helps Simone Biles Fly, And The Rest Of Us Walk
Scientists are finally beginning to understand proprioception, a sense that tells us where our body is in space. Much of what they've learned comes from two girls with a rare genetic disorder.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $3 Billion Investment To Cure All Disease
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, promised to give away their $45 billion fortune during their lifetime. This is one of the biggest investments so far.
Mylan CEO Claims EpiPens Aren't As Profitable As Everyone Thinks
In testimony prepared for a congressional hearing, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch says the company makes about $50 in profit on each EpiPen. Analysts say it's still a hefty margin.
Flabby And Fertile: How Men Age Could Be Huge For Humans
When men put on a gut and grow love handles it's not such a bad thing, according to a Yale anthropologist. That pudge might help them reproduce and pass on longevity genes to their offspring.
Once Opposed To Maternal Health, Islamic Scholars Become Champions
One Nigerian man saw a big problem in his community: too many women were dying in childbirth. So he turned to the region's Islamic leaders for help.