Researchers Plot The Death Of P. Falciparum: The Malaria Parasite
Current drugs aren't working as well. Old drugs may be making a comeback. And a poet sums up the reason that malaria fighters met this week.
Health & Safety
Oregon Teen Has Bubonic Plague, State Officials Say
There's no widely available vaccine to prevent plague, an infectious bacterial disease that's carried by squirrels and other rodents.
The Hair-Raising Science Of Goose Bumps
Skunk Bear's shivery new video explores how and why our skin acts so weird when we watch a scary movie, get cold or listen to music.
Valeant Says It Will Cut Ties To Specialty Pharmacy Amid Fraud Allegations
The company's relationship with Philidor has been under scrutiny after questions were raised about whether it was using the specialty pharmacy to boost sales of Valeant drugs over cheaper versions.
Mr. Chef Goes To Washington: Cooks Learn To Lobby Congress On Food
As food policy gets more attention in Washington, lobbying groups are training chefs to stir up Congress. The hope is that they'll sway lawmakers on issues like school lunch and GMO labels.
For At-Risk Kids, Mentors Provide Far More Than Just Homework Help
At Baltimore's Renaissance Academy High School, mentors help students cope with the trauma in their daily lives. The principal says the aim is not just to keep boys in school, but to keep them alive.
Winston-Salem Launches Poverty Initiative
The mayor of Winston-Salem announced details Thursday of a new poverty initiative. It brings together people from around the community to tackle the problem head-on.
South African Teens Share Their Dreams And Their Slang: #15Girls
We found out when we talked to some of the 500 high schoolers who came to Johannesburg for a model U.N. We also learned a few of their favorite phrases.
What's The Scariest Halloween Costume Of Them All?
It's a bloodsucking creature. But it's not a vampire. Or a vampire bat. Here's a look at the eight deadliest animals on earth (and a costume primer).
If A New Cancer Drug Is Hailed As A Breakthrough, Odds Are It's Not
Untested cancer drugs are often hyped by journalists, doctors and biotech firms, a survey finds. Dressing up unproved medications with shiny words can inspire false optimism among patients.