World's First Malaria Vaccine Launches In Sub-Saharan Africa
It took more than 30 years to develop. The hope is it will eventually save tens of thousands of lives each year. But there are a few issues.
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The Doctor Killed In Friday's Ebola Attack Was Dedicated ... But Also Afraid
Dr. Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung of Cameroon arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo just four weeks ago – and was increasingly worried about his safety.
Scientists Dig Into Hard Questions About The Fluorinated Pollutants Known As PFAS
PFAS are a family of chemicals accumulating in the soil, rivers, drinking water and the human body. How much exposure to these substances in clothes, firefighting foam and food wrap is too much?
Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks
Our readers share ways to get your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without saying a word.
She Fled Rwanda To Survive — But Does Not Like The Words 'Refugee' Or 'Genocide'
Clemantine Wamariya talks about her memoir The Girl Who Smiled Beads, what people don't understand about refugees — and her hopes for the future of Rwanda.
A Promising Anti-HIV Drug Poses A Dilemma
The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
Why Elephants Pose A Threat To Rohingya Refugees
Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a "tusk force" to respond when elephants enter.
No Fake Drugs, More Jobs For Youth, End Child Sexual Abuse Online: A Vision For 2030
The 5 recipients of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship predict how their projects will make the world a better place.
Taunted As A 'Sissy Boy,' Siddharth Dube Shares His Life Story In New Memoir
The public health advocate came of age in India when homosexuality was outlawed. He reflects on his experiences in An Indefinite Sentence: A Personal History of Outlawed Love and Sex.
Why Astronomical Drug Prices Are Bad For Health — And Profits
Fatima Suleman, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, hopes that WHO's Fair Pricing Forum can help lower drug costs — and benefit drug manufacturers.