Blame It On The Boys: How To Stop Vampire Bats From Spreading Rabies
Poisoning these thirsty critters doesn't work. But researchers think they're finally getting close to figuring out a plan.
Global Health
Why Afghanistan Is Worried About The Meaty Feasts Of Eid Al-Adha
The way animals are transported and slaughtered for the major Muslim holiday has health officials concerned about the threat of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
Unwelcome Surprise: A Disease-Spreading Chigger Turns Up In Chile
The mite larvae that transmit scrub typhus were thought to live only in parts of Asia and Australia. Now three cases have been reported in an island off Chile's coast.
Who Has More Faith In Vaccine Safety: Parents In France Or Bangladesh?
A survey of nearly 66,000 people worldwide reveals where parents have the most — and least — confidence in vaccines.
One Moment On A Vacation Changed Her Life — And The Lives Of Child Brides
How Jacqueline de Chollet of Switzerland came to team up with a college student in India to save girls from a life of servitude.
Does Asia Have A Secret Weapon Against Zika?
Southeast Asia has all the right ingredients for a massive outbreak. But it also has a hidden advantage that could keep the virus from spreading.
Rage Against The Busted Medical Machines
Around 80 percent of medical equipment in low-income countries is donated. And most of it doesn't work.
Why The Low Zika Numbers In Haiti Might Be Wrong
There are signs that the virus is spreading. And the health system is ill-equipped to detect or care for babies born with microcephaly.
Ketamine's Split Personality: Risky Club Drug, Effective Anesthetic
It's best known as a hallucinogenic club drug here in the U.S., but in many countries, ketamine has a more noble role.
When People Ate People, A Strange Disease Emerged
For decades, a rare disease crawled across Papua New Guinea. When scientists realized what was behind kuru, it caught everyone by surprise. But similar diseases can still be transmitted through food.