'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture
Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.
Health & Safety
The World Promises To Do A Better Job Aiding Refugees From Violence
But it's one thing to make a pledge. Will the participants in the first U.N. World Humanitarian Summit deliver?
Mosquito Hunters Set Traps Across Houston, Search for Signs of Zika
Harris County, Texas, operates one of the largest mosquito control operations in the country, with more than 50 people who trap, freeze and test mosquitoes for disease threats.
People Aren't Coming To See The Pyramids Or Snorkel In The Red Sea
The crash last week of an EgyptAir passenger plane flying from Paris to Cairo is not likely to help Egypt's battered tourism industry.
WHO's Stern Warning: The World 'Is Not Prepared To Cope' With Pandemics
Dr. Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization, offered congratulations for victories on the health front — and words of serious concern about the future.
Hospitals Struggle With How To Innovate In Age Of New Technology
A growing number of hospitals offer state of the art technology. But what that means varies widely from hospital to hospital and in fact, many hospitals continue to grapple with how to upgrade and innovate in traditional systems. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Dr. Neal Sikka, who works on innovation and technology at George Washington University Hospital.
Building An Antibiotic To Kill Bad Microbes While Sparing Good Ones
Most antibiotics can't tell the difference between good and bad bacteria. That means medicines can kill helpful bacteria in your gut while they're obliterating the ones making you sick.
Do Women Need Periods?
Long-lasting hormone contraceptives are now the most recommended form of birth control for young women. And many women say the fact that they can reduce or eliminate periods is a big plus.
Inventing A Machine That Spits Out Drugs In A Whole New Way
A refrigerator-sized machine could someday make lifesaving drugs on site when outbreaks occur or where medicine is in short supply, like on the battlefield.
Penicillin Shortage Could Be A Problem For People With Syphilis
The medication is the only one available to prevent an infected pregnant woman from passing the disease to a fetus. Pfizer says the shortage should be over in July.