India Beat One Of The World's Deadliest Viruses — And Made A Music Video About It
Two brothers mysteriously fell ill — and soon died. The cause turned out to be the dangerous Nipah virus. Here's how India responded.
Global Health
A Guide To Mosquito Repellents, From DEET To ... Gin And Tonic?
Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria's Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest — and the tried-and-truest — methods of keeping skeeters from biting.
Trying To Stop Suicide: Guyana Aims To Bring Down Its High Rate
Named by WHO as the country with the world's highest suicide rate in 2014, Guyana has made it a priority to help those in need.
China Has Refused To Recycle The West's Plastics. What Now?
So where will all those bottles and bags end up? A new study looks at what's happening.
The 'Rules Of War' Are Being Broken. What Exactly Are They?
It's a timely question in the wake of attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals. Here's a guide to their history and their content.
Saving Moms' Lives During Childbirth Just Got Easier
A new formulation of an old drug could save tens of thousands of women each year, the World Health Organization says, by preventing them from bleeding to death after labor.
Logos On Aid Supplies: Helpful, Demeaning ... Or Dangerous?
Everyone has an opinion about the big logos slapped on humanitarian handouts, from bags of food to temporary toilets. Are they helpful? Or do they make recipients feel like "supplicants."
A Global Guide For Leery Travelers
Is your destination too dangerous? How do you protect yourself from health threats?
Animated History: The Evolution Of Parenting
A new theory claims that shared child care and food were the original secrets of our species' success.
A Lost Secret: How To Get Kids To Pay Attention
Maya kids do better on tests measuring attention, researchers say it's because these kids have something that many American kids have lost.