Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
Global Health
Got Anger? Try Naming It To Tame It
While many people believe that how we feel and express anger is hard-wired, some scientists suggest our experience and culture help shape it. One way to get a handle on it may be to personalize it.
How Teenage Sisters Pushed Bali To Say 'Bye-Bye' To Plastic Bags
Plastic is choking our oceans. Inspired by Gandhi's activism, two young women on the island of Bali are on a mission to do something about it.
To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence
The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark's $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.
Tax The Ultrarich To Solve Poverty? Easier Said Than Done
Oxfam has issued its annual report on the gap between the wealthy and the poor — and offered a solution.
Why Finland's Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review
A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the government sends to new moms.
A Little Optimism, A Lot Of Pessimism: The 2019 Outlook For Humanitarian Crises
An annual report from the U.N. humanitarian agency looks at the challenges ahead.
Why Burundi Is Kicking Out Aid Groups
The African nation is one of the poorest in the world. But it's driving out some aid groups that are offering help.
Report Says 1 In 3 U.N. Staffers Has Been Sexually Harassed
The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET
An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.