The Epidemiologist Who Gave CNN Sass For Asking A Stupid Question
In a new memoir, Dr. Mary Guinan reflects on 40 years as a disease detective for the CDC.
Global Health
New Polio Vaccine Rolled Out In Massive Synchronized Worldwide Switch
155 countries and territories are switching to a different polio vaccine, in what health officials say is the next step to completely eradicating the disease worldwide.
This Radio Soap Opera Isn't Your Typical Tearjerker
It sounds like another melodramatic show: pregnant teen heroine with a boyfriend who's a substance abuser. But there's a lot more to this soap.
A Baby Boom In A Refugee Camp Is A Mixed Blessing
5,000 babies have been born in the Zaatari camp in Jordan. The moms receive great care. But some feel unduly pressured by their husbands to have babies to make up for lives lost in Syria's civil war.
A Son In Chains. A Depressed Mom. Here's What Helped
Two real-life stories show why funding for mental health care is critical — in every country.
How Contagious Is Zika?
Scientists estimated how contagious the virus is in Colombia — and that gives us some clues to how it might spread in the U.S.
If We Could #BringBackOurGirls, They Might Not Be Welcomed With Open Arms
Some of the girls and women abducted by Boko Haram have escaped or been rescued. But freedom does not mean an end to their ordeal.
Zika Virus Can Be Transmitted Through Anal Sex, Too
A Texas man who had traveled to Venezuela passed the Zika virus to his male partner through sex. CDC officials say that people should be aware that Zika can be transmitted through semen.
Stalking Poachers With High-Tech Cameras And Old-Fashioned Smarts
Infrared thermal cameras have revolutionized the way rangers can see into the dark. But sometimes, experience trumps technology.
Rape Is A Crime In India — But There Are Exceptions
A husband can force his wife to have sex against her will. And that is not a crime. An effort to change the law is running into opposition.