The Billion Dollar Cost Of Child Marriage
Research on child marriage has mainly focused on the toll it takes on individuals. Now, a report looks at the economic impact on poor countries.
Global Health
Cholera Hitches A Ride On The Backs Of Soft-Shell Turtles
A new study finds that turtles are really good at carrying the bacteria that cause the potentially fatal disease.
Secrets Of Breast-Feeding From Global Moms In The Know
Many American women want to breast-feed — and try to. Only about half keep it up. It's like they've lost the instinct. One researcher thinks she's figured out why and how to get the instinct back.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Message To America: 'All Children Are Our Children'
Kaiilash Satyarthi came to Washington to encourage the U.S. government to fight for the freedom of child laborers.
Snakebites Make The List Of 'Neglected Tropical Diseases'
They claim about 100,000 lives a year. WHO has now put snakebites on its list of "neglected tropical diseases."
Future Humans: How Many Of Us Will There Be?
Over half of the 7.5 billion humans on Earth live in just seven countries. What will the planet's population picture look like in 2100?
Michael Specter: What Happens When We Ignore Scientific Consensus?
Michael Specter explores why some deny scientific evidence — such as the safety of vaccines and GMOs, or climate change. He says denying can provide a sense of control in an unsure world.
China's Doggy Debate: Dog Meat Lovers Vs. Dog Lovers
The country's changing attitudes are highlighted by the annual dog meat festival in Yulin City. The government issued a ban on dog meat sale, then promptly reversed it.
Humanitarian Aid Is 'Broken,' Says Former U.N. Official
The way we offer assistance to people fleeing conflict no longer works, says Paul Spiegel, a former director of program management at the U.N. refugee agency. He has a few ideas about how to fix it.
Spillover Beasts: Which Animals Pose The Biggest Viral Risk?
Rodents, primates and bats likely carry hundreds of thousands of viruses we haven't yet identified. But how do you know which ones might infect humans?