Women were already unequal in the world of global health. The pandemic made it worse
A new report from Women in Global Health looks at how much ground was lost — and what the impact is on health care.
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Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents
The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.
How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger
Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor. After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.
The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.
Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children
The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.
It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last year
A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.
California could ban certain food additives due to concerns over health impacts
The bill would ban several common ingredients used in processed foods, such as Red Dye No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies.
Billions of people lack access to clean drinking water, U.N. report finds
A new U.N. water report warns the world is headed toward a global water crisis if human-caused climate change and population growth aren't addressed.
Senators grilled Moderna's CEO about spiking the price of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is quadrupling the price of its COVID-19 vaccine when the U.S. government is no longer the exclusive buyer. Senators grilled the company's CEO on the hike and access for the uninsured.
Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome for clues into his painful past
Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him in life.