As U.S. Vaccine Rollout Speeds Up, Inequality Stunts Progress Worldwide
More and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.
Global Health
How Bubonic Plague Reshaped The Streets Of Mumbai
The scenes that have played out in India's financial capital this year with COVID-19 bear a striking resemblance to what life was like when the bubonic plague hit more than a century ago.
The Dalai Lama Gets A COVID-19 Shot And Urges Others To Get Vaccinated
The 85-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader scrapped plans to receive the injection at home, opting instead to travel to a clinic. "More people should have courage to take this injection," he said.
COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment
At work every day, Agnes Boisvert attends to ICU patients "gasping for air" and dying from COVID-19. But communicating that harsh reality to her skeptical community has been a challenge.
Coronavirus FAQ: Does It Make Your Hair Fall Out?
The term "hair loss" has been googled a lot during this pandemic. What's going on?
Are We Raising Unhelpful, Bossy Kids? Here's The Fix
In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.
Brazil In Crisis: 'It Feels Like You Are In Stalingrad, in World War II'
Dr. Miuel Nicolelis, a Duke University neuroscientist originally from Brazil, has been in Sao Paulo for the past year caring for his mother. He says it's like a war zone.
Australia Asks European Commission To Review Italy's Block On Vaccine Shipments
The blocked shipment of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines was the first intervention by the EU since the bloc approved rules that could restrict vaccine exports to non-member nations.
Got Questions About Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine? We Have Answers
The third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. requires one shot instead of two, and works a slightly different way from the others. Here's what we know about its safety and effectiveness.
New U.S. Malaria Czar: Why We Should Care About The Disease, Even In A Pandemic
Did you even know the U.S. has a malaria czar? Who himself had malaria as a kid? We interview Dr. Raj Panjabi, newly appointed by President Joe Biden.