Bubonic Plague Strikes In Mongolia: Why Is It Still A Threat?
The ancient disease is still around — and killed a couple in Mongolia just this month. Here's a look at the history — and persistence — of the plague.
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Think Women Aren't Big Risk Takers? These Chinese Girls Buck The Stereotype
Many studies show that women are less willing to take risks than men are. But new research, on girls from a community in China run by women, offers insights into what leads to more risk taking.
Effects Of Surgery On A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green?
Anesthesia revolutionized surgery by vanquishing patients' pain. But many of the chemicals are greenhouse gases. One Oregon doctor who has done the math says some are much less damaging to the planet.
What A Midwife Wishes People Knew About Her Job
In many countries, midwives get little respect. Selamawit Lake Fenta of Ethiopia tells why she is proud of her profession — and how she's advancing rights for midwives.
Scientology Cruise Ship Heads To Curaçao After St. Lucia Quarantines It For Measles
It's unclear what will happen when the vessel arrives at its home port on the island. The ship was quarantined by St. Lucia after a crew member was confirmed to have the highly contagious disease.
Premature Vaccine Launch Has Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
Dengue Vaccine Controversy In The Philippines
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly disorder. Some scientists says the manufacturer did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
With Venezuela In Chaos, Mangoes Are Unsung Heroes
The years-long crisis is boiling over, and food is in short supply. For many hungry Venezuelans, the high-fiber mango helps fill an empty, rumbling stomach.
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Are Driven By A Global Surge In The Virus
The World Health Organization tallied over 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared with the same period in 2018.
Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.