Prisoners And Guards Sing In Sequel To Grammy-Nominated Album
One man at Malawi's Zomba Prison said that music is a form of freedom for the inmates, transporting them to a better place.
Health & Safety
A Navajo Chef Gives A Glimpse Inside The Makeshift Kitchens At Standing Rock
Protesters in the months-long standoff at the Indian reservation live in camps with makeshift kitchens. Chef Brian Yazzie was just there, feeding activists in a way that honors indigenous traditions.
Manure Happens, Especially When Hog Farms Flood
When Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina last month, it flooded more than a dozen manure lagoons at hog farms. Environmentalists say it shows that these farms are too risky for the state.
Medical Interns Could Work Longer Without A Break Under New Rule
A proposed change in work rules would let first-year residents care for patients for as many as 28 hours straight, scrapping a 16-hour limit. Supporters say longer shifts would improve patient safety.
Cholera 101: Why An Ancient Disease Keeps On Haunting Us
What, exactly, is cholera? And why can't we stop it?
First Cases Of New, Infectious Fungus Reported In U.S.
The fungus Candida auris has infected hospitalized patients with weakened immune systems or other serious conditions. Four of the seven patients died, but it's unclear if the fungus was the cause.
Generic Drugmakers Facing Antitrust Inquiry Over Rising Prices
The Justice Department is investigating whether several companies colluded to raise prices of generic drugs. A report suggests a lawsuit could be filed this year.
Big Hospital Network Cracks Down On The Right To Sue
Some networks of hospitals, doctors and medical services are now so dominant in their region that they can hike their prices and force patients to waive the right to sue when things go wrong.
Middle School Suicides Reach An All-Time High
Suicide rates for U.S. middle school students have been steadily rising — doubling from 2007-14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mutant Ebola May Have Caused Explosive Outbreak
Two studies show that Ebola virus mutated early in the West Africa outbreak, becoming much more infectious and thus able to kill more people.