What Happens When A Disaster Unfolds In Slow Motion
Ethiopia is grappling with an epic drought that could lead to famine. Here's why the world isn't stepping up.
Health & Safety
Netflix And Chew: How Binge Watching Affects Our Eating Habits
Lots of research suggests munching while watching TV promotes mindless eating. Overall viewing time is a key factor. But the genre of what you are watching may also influence how much you consume.
Nepal's Gurung Community Says Goodbye To A Trying Year
Two earthquakes, a delayed constitution and unrest on the Indian border: The Year of the Monkey can't come soon enough.
In Portland, A Boot Camp To Help Veterans Cook Healthier Food
The VA says many veterans who use its services are overweight, obese or suffer from diabetes. The agency's Portland branch wants to help veterans manage health issues by offering cooking classes.
Our Most Popular Stories Of 2015: Back Pain, Periods And Taylor Swift
Here's what our audience loved hearing and reading about.
Why 2015 Was The Year Of The Period, And We Don't Mean Punctuation
Is this the year when menstruation went from taboo topic to entrepreneurial opportunity? High-profile moments (including one featuring Donald Trump) may be remaking social attitudes about the period.
The Joys Of Geriatrics: 90-Year-Olds Sell Medical Students On The Specialty
As the number of older Americans grows, so does the need for geriatricians to care for them. But few medical students are interested in the specialty, which isn't very glamorous or lucrative.
Want To Avoid A Hangover? Science Has Got You Covered
Champagne and other booze flow freely on New Year's Eve. But if you want to wake to a new year without the side effects of alcohol, don't fret: We've got science-based tips for avoiding that headache.
Obamacare Insurers Sweeten Plans With Free Doctor Visits
Some insurers are betting that lowering the barrier to seeing a doctor will encourage people to get needed care sooner. If it works, the health plans could save more than they spend on the benefit.
Giving Birth Outside A Hospital Is A Little Riskier For The Baby
A big study finds the risk that the baby will die soon after delivery is twice as high if the delivery was planned for home or a birthing center versus the hospital, but such deaths are very rare.