Finalists For Top WHO Spot Say Why They'd Be Good At The Job
There are just three candidates left in the race for WHO director-general. In a press briefing, they talked about their credentials.
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Spreading The Word About HIV Prevention For African-American Women
African-American women are more likely to be infected with HIV than other women. So the District of Columbia is launching an effort to inform them about PrEP, medication that can reduce their risk.
Children's Whirligig Toy Inspires a Low-Cost Laboratory Test
A paper version of a spinning children's toy can replace laboratory centrifuges to process blood tests. The "paperfuge" may help diagnose malaria and other diseases.
Gun Violence Should Be Treated As A Public Health Crisis, Study Says
The U.S. "has the highest rate of gun-related deaths among industrialized countries, with more than 30,000 fatalities annually," the study says. Yet funding for gun violence research is limited.
Heroin Death Rate Spike In North Carolina Among The Highest Nationwide
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show North Carolina has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic.
In Texas, Students Help Provide Health Care For Refugees
More refugees have settled in Texas than in any other state. In San Antonio, students at the University of Texas Health Science Center help them get long-deferred medical and dental care.
Helping Ex-Inmates Stay Out Of The ER Brings Multiple Benefits
Each year, millions of Americans leave jail or prison. When they do, they're likely to have a hard time managing their health. Some clinics are trying to provide ex-inmates with better, cheaper care.
Infectious Diseases Keep Delivering Surprises To The U.S.
The death toll from pneumonia and other infectious diseases in the U.S. is much lower than it was 100 years ago, but new pathogens like the West Nile, dengue and Zika viruses pose challenges.
Surgeon General Murthy Wants America To Face Up To Addiction
More people struggle with alcohol or drugs than have cancer, and 1 in 5 Americans binge drink. It all costs the nation $420 billion a year. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says we know how to help.
Premature Births Rise Once Again, Despite Efforts To Prevent Them
Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.