Why Didn't The World Say 'We Are All Kenyans' Last April?
Evans Wadongo of Kenya believes that the world pays more heed to terrorist victims in Europe than in Africa, but he hopes attitudes can change.
Health & Safety
It's A Necklace And It Could Be A Lifesaver: Wearable Health Gadgets
The challenge from UNICEF: Make a wearable device that can improve health. And the winners are...
For The Most Accurate Read, Where Should You Put That Thermometer?
Intensive care units often take temperatures in the armpit, but those can be off by as much as 1.5 degrees. More accurate (and invasive) internal thermometers can help detect hidden infections.
Now There's A Health Plan That Zeros In On Diabetes Care
The insurer is rolling out a specialized gold-level plan geared to people with diabetes. Aetna says it's aiming to keep down the cost for diabetes care. But it's unclear if the plans are a good buy.
Supreme Court Won't Take Up Case Over Planned Parenthood Documents
Justices Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia voted to hear the case over whether documents from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England should be turned over to an anti-abortion group.
A Genetic Map Hints At What Makes A Brain Human
Differences in the patterns of genes that are turned on in brains of people and mice suggest glial cells may have helped humans develop brains that can acquire language and solve complex problems.
Drink To Your Health: Study Links Daily Coffee Habit To Longevity
People who drank three to five cups of coffee per day had a lower risk of premature death than those who didn't drink, a new study finds. Decaf seems to have the same benefit.
Why The World Is Falling Behind In The Campaign To Kill Measles
The goal was to pretty much wipe out the childhood disease this year. There are success stories in Bangladesh and Nepal. But there's bad news, too.
Emergency Doctor: Paris Hospital Saw Unanticipated Number Of Gunshot Victims
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to an emergency doctor who was on the front line of dealing with casualties from the Paris attacks. He says on a normal weekend his ER will usually handle injuries from a car crash, and maybe once a year they will handle a gunshot victim. Friday night, he had 27 patients with gunshot wounds. All of his patients survived that evening.
Study Looks To Provide Consensus On Yoga Poses And Pregnancy
Moms-to-be who practice prenatal yoga say it reduces stress, anxiety and even pain. A study finds that even poses once thought to be off limits to pregnant women are safe.