Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History
Who ruled early farming? Women! Studies of ancient bones show that women's physical labor was crucial to driving the agricultural revolution in Europe.
Global Health
Fake Drugs Are A Major Global Problem, WHO Reports
Fake, substandard and expired medications are sold everywhere, from Canadian websites to pharmacies in Niger. Controlling them, says the World Health Organization, will be no small feat.
How Dogs Are Lending A Paw To Uganda's Traumatized War Veterans
In Uganda, dogs are not typically pets and are often feared. But one young man decided to see if therapy dogs might be helpful for traumatized veterans of the civil war.
Why A Brazilian State Went From 0 Cases Of Dengue To 35,000 A Year
Brazil has long faced outbreaks of dengue fever. But Acre State was immune — until very recently. Now there's a possible explanation.
Puerto Rico's Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery
Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain.
How Kenya Got To Be #3 On A Survey Of Most Generous Nations
In the latest World Giving Index, global giving was down. But there were exceptions — especially in Africa.
Volunteering Abroad? Read This Before You Post That Selfie
You may think it's a noble idea to photograph yourself helping poor children in a faraway country. A new campaign has a different perspective.
PHOTOS: People Think The Twins Of Abidjan Can Make A Wish Come True
Photographer Anush Babajanyan discovered an unusual belief about twins when she visited the Ivory Coast.
Why Child Marriage Persists In Mexico
In Mexico, 1 in 5 girls marry before they're 18 — some as young as 11. Unlike the rest of the world, child marriage rates have barely fallen in the last 30 years.
Female Safari Guide: 'I Am A Lady But I Am Telling You, I Am Capable'
If Lucy Nabiki Takona passes the silver guiding exam this month, she will be only the second Maasai woman to reach this level.