Art Inspired By The Ingenuity Of Nigerian Street Vendors
Photographer Lorenzo Vitturi was amazed by the "unstoppable" crowds, the energy — and the unexpected art in the street market on Nigeria's Lagos Island.
Global Health
Why Potentially Dodgy Diabetes Drugs Dominate in India
Indian drugmakers like to come up with combos — two meds in one pill. They can make more money that way. And they say it's easier for patients to take one pill than two. But is there a downside?
International Women's Day In Uganda: If A Man Cooks For You, That's ... Progress
Agnes Igoye, whose birthday is the same day as the event, has a lot of gripes about the way women are treated. But she has great hope that women will thrive — and men will get with the program.
7 Gutsy Women To Know For International Women's Day
We've profiled some extraordinary women on the Goats and Soda blog. They did not let poverty, war or prejudice keep them from pursuing their goals.
It's A Rocky Road To Power For Rural Women
They don't make the headlines, like women in Hollywood and the corporate and political worlds who are fighting for equality. How can the world help them overcome harassment and discrimination?
Your Turn: Nominate A Woman Who's Making Strides For Other Women
For International Women's Day, tell us about a woman who's making life better for other women — and why she inspires you. We'll pick one to profile.
Magazine Cover Sparks Debate About Breastfeeding In Public
The magazine, in Kerala, India, featured a model with a baby at her breast. Supporters and critics can't stop talking about it. There's even a threatened lawsuit.
U.K. Hospitals Are Overburdened, But The British Love Their Universal Health Care
Budgets are tight, wait times have grown and drugs are being rationed. But most of the U.K. believes the advantages of their taxpayer-funded coverage outweigh the frustrations.
What You Might Not Realize About The Benefits Of Hand-Washing
Norovirus is that awful ailment that can make you barf and suffer from diarrhea. A new study tries to figure out the best way to stop it.
U.S. Immigration Policy Threatens Shake-Up In Home Health Business
At least a million more home aides will be needed in the next decade, U.S. statistics suggest. And about a quarter of today's 3 million aides who help older adults avoid nursing homes are immigrants.