Acid Attacks On The Rise In The U.K.
Corrosive substances are increasingly used as weapons in the U.K., especially in London, which had more than 450 attacks in 2016.
Health & Safety
The War Against 'Goat Plague'
It's a pestilence that strikes goats, sheep and other small ruminants in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It can wipe out nearly an entire herd. Now there's a vaccine campaign to wipe the virus out.
Preparing For A Nuclear Attack (Seriously)
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Robert Levin, chief health officer of Ventura Country, Calif., who has helped set up a system for educating residents fearful of a possible nuclear attack by North Korea.
PHOTOS: Looking Cool In Congo — Even When The Electricity Goes Out
"This idea of really taking pride in who you are and what you look like is the thing that keeps them going every day in a place where nothing really works," says photojournalist Shayla Harris.
Forsyth County Officials Concerned About Rise In Pertussis Cases
Forsyth County Health officials are investigating several cases of pertussis – also known as whooping cough. Most of them involve adolescents.
Your ZIP Code Might Be As Important To Health As Your Genetic Code
Health care forms increasingly ask about more than just medical history. That's because doctors are beginning to understand that patients' stress, and how and where they live, influence health, too.
Scientists Aim For Better, Cheaper Tests For Alzheimer's
The goal is to find accurate, painless tests that can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's early and track the progression of the illness and any response to treatment. A few tests seem promising.
South Texas Fights Tuberculosis One Blood Test At A Time
Texas has one of the highest rates of TB among U.S. states. A sweeping effort is underway, largely funded by Medicaid, to diagnose and treat people who don't know they harbor the lung infection.
Is Corruption Really A Big Problem In Foreign Aid?
In his new book, economist Charles Kenny argues that we're obsessed with tracking down corruption when we should be measuring results.
Whistleblowers Come Forward Over Problems At New Hampshire VA Hospital
A dozen whistleblowers at the Manchester, N.H., VA hospital have exposed inadequate patient care and incompetence, leading to staff dismissals and an investigation.