The Last Days Of Guinea Worm
The world has wiped out only one human disease: smallpox. Guinea worm disease looks like it's on the verge of being the second.
Health & Safety
Jimmy Carter May Soon Get His 90th Birthday Wish: No More Guinea Worm
The former president tells why it's taken nearly 30 years to bring the Guinea worm to near extinction — and what's next on his agenda.
Seaweed On Your Dinner Plate: The Next Kale Could Be Kelp
Why are chefs adopting sea greens in their cuisine? They're tasty and nutritious, and growing them is good for the planet. Maine's budding seaweed business is boosting an endangered coastal economy.
Nutrition In 'The First 1,000 Days' Of Life Can Shape A Child's Future
In his new book, journalist Roger Thurow chronicles the obstacles that women around the globe face in raising healthy babies.
Febrile Seizures After Childhood Vaccines Are Rare, Study Finds
Seizures caused by fever are frightening, even though they don't harm long term. And a few vaccines do slightly raise the risk of a febrile seizure. But not being vaccinated poses a greater risk.
Lead Poisoning: A Doctor's Lifelong Crusade To Save Children From It
In the '70s, Dr. Herbert Needleman made a discovery that changed how people think about lead. His work led to a ban on lead in gasoline. But as seen in Flint, Mich., lead poisoning is still a concern.
Quiz: Do You Know Enough About Africa To Win Big On 'Jeopardy!'?
How many countries are in Africa? 1, 15, 54 or 122? Take our beginner's quiz and test your knowledge of the second-largest continent in the world.
Families Isolated By Rare Genetic Conditions Find New Ways To Reach Out
A website that helps connect families of kids who have extremely rare genetic diseases with scientists — and with other families — is turning up new diagnoses, support and avenues of treatment.
Syrian Teen's 9-Minute Doc Hits Cannes, Sundance, L.A. Film Fest
After her family fled to a refugee camp, she took a workshop in making videos. Her film about day-to-day life is now making the festival rounds.
You've Never Met A Prom Queen Like This One
Her parents were in exile from South Africa. She went to an international school in Kenya. And she never expected to wear the tiara.