TB Is Now The Top Infectious Killer (Even Though Deaths Are Down)
With 1.5 million deaths a year, tuberculosis has passed HIV/AIDS.
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Children Get Married In The U.S., Too: #15Girls
Child marriages don't just happen far away on other continents. They take place in this country as well. And sometimes a judge even approves.
The Lone Star Tick May Be Spreading A New Disease Across America
An uptick in cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever might actually be due to a newer tick-borne bacterium. It looks like it's causing milder infections — and a lot of confusion.
Most E-Cigarette Users Are Current And Ex-Smokers, Not Newbies
A large study suggests some may use e-cigarettes to quit smoking tobacco. But the survey also shows that nearly 10 percent of young adults who have never smoked tobacco have used the devices.
Oncologist Discusses Advancements In Treatment And The Ongoing War On Cancer
During his decades-long career, oncologist Vincent DeVita helped develop the combination chemotherapy regimen that cures most cases of Hodgkin's lymphoma. His new book is The Death of Cancer.
Why A School For Child Brides Made Villagers Mad ... At First: #15Girls
Mahendra Sharma faced stone-throwing fathers and skeptical mothers when he first attempted to educate girls in villages of Northern India.
Exchange Plans May Have Higher Costs, No Out-Of-Network Coverage
Enrollment for HealthCare.gov plans for 2016 begins Sunday. Insurance shoppers should check their projected health costs and each plan's network of doctors and hospitals before choosing coverage.
Heroin, Opioid Abuse Put Extra Strain On U.S. Foster Care System
Roughly 265,000 U.S. kids entered foster care last year — the highest number since 2008. Officials say the abuse of heroin or prescription painkillers by more parents is one reason for the increase.
In 'Soda Politics,' Big Soda At Crossroads Of Profit And Public Health
Marion Nestle's new book is Soda Politics: Taking On Big Soda (And Winning.) It reveals the industry's political and marketing tactics for protecting sales — and tips for advocates to fight them.
Rinse, Spin, Read To Kids: It's A Mashup Of Laundromat and Library
Go to the laundromat, wash the clothes, get lessons on how to do a great job reading books to your kids. Crazy idea? But it's really happening!