U.K. clears 6th COVID shot despite canceling deal for doses
The U.K. is the first country to authorize Valneva's vaccine, which is also under review by the European Medicines Agency.
Global Health
So a South Sudanese comic put on a comedy fest in a land of 'suffering.' How'd it go?
Akau Jambo just staged the first international comedy festival in a country that the U.N. calls a place of suffering. Talking about the role of laughter, he says, "Life doesn't stop – we keep living."
'Pandemic, Inc.' author says financial predators made more than $1 billion off COVID
In his new book, ProPublica reporter J. David McSwane says a shocking number of companies that received funds at the beginning of the pandemic to distribute protective gear had no experience doing so.
A report on violence against kids with disabilities is sobering — if not surprising
Abuse ranges from being struck by a family member to cyberbullying. A study reports that nearly a third of children with disabilities have experienced such violence. And that's surely an undercount.
The U.S. orders non-emergency staff to leave Shanghai amid a COVID surge
Many residents in the city of 26 million have been confined to their homes for up to three weeks as China maintains its "zero-COVID" strategy of handling outbreaks.
Opinion: A jet flew by in Michigan. It reminded me that wartime trauma is hard to heal
Conflicts in Ethiopia, Ukraine and other countries cause psychological trauma that can last far beyond any ceasefire. An Ethiopian-born mental health epidemiologist shares her insights.
Two Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too
Kate and Edwina Sharma are having quite an impact on 19th century English society — and 21st century India. Their role in the Netflix show has sparked talk of colorism, colonialism and women's rights.
Men — especially from rich countries — still fill the boards of global health groups
That's the finding in a new study from Global Health 50/50. They report that some progress has been made. But the statistics are, as one woman global health leader puts it, "shocking."
Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too
My 6-year-old has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at least four times and never tested positive. Many people fall into that category. Researchers have theories about why they've been able to ward it off.
Voices from Shanghai: The trials of living through a massive COVID lockdown
China's lockdown and quarantine policy is testing the limits of the city of 26 million. Parents were separated from kids. And there's not enough staff for the elderly residents of care centers.