U.N. Report: 50,000 Women A Year Are Killed By Intimate Partners, Family Members
The reasons range from "honor killings" to dowry disputes, according to an analysis of female homicides around the globe.
Global Health
Amid Spike In Measles Cases, Health Officials Warn Of 'Losing Decades Of Progress'
The number of cases worldwide leaped more than 30 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the World Health Organization and the CDC. And they say the rise has roots in failures to vaccinate children.
Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist's claims.
What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?
Charities often debate how the subjects of their fundraising ads are portrayed — but those discussions rarely include the people in the pictures.
Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies
He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.
Why The Abortion Rate In Pakistan Is One Of The World's Highest
Family planning researchers point to a number of reasons. The procedure itself is legal in Pakistan — but only in limited circumstances.
How To Make A Good Charitable Choice On Giving Tuesday — And Beyond
Charities are clamoring for your money. We've got some advice to help you sort through the appeals.
We're Living Longer ... But A Medical Journal Sees Many Causes For Alarm
Life expectancy is up. The death rate for young children is down. So why is Dr. Richard Horton, editor of 'The Lancet,' worried about global health?
Ebola Treatment Trials Launched In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Outbreak
The virus has killed at least 240 people in the past four months, and it has shown no signs of abating. But the new trials may help end future outbreaks sooner.
What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR's Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.