Africa Unveils All-Africa Passport — But So Far Only 2 People Have One
Economists say it'll be good for Africa, making it easier for businesspeople, workers and tourists to cross borders.
Health & Safety
Anti-Abortion Groups Take New Aim With Diverse Strategies
After a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court last month reaffirmed a woman's right to an abortion, anti-abortion groups are rethinking their approach. And they don't all agree on the best next steps.
Taking The Battle Against Lyme Disease Ticks To The Backyard
Scientists have tested all sorts of strategies to keep Lyme disease ticks from biting us. One is to make it less likely you'll cross paths with the critters in your yard. Sawdust mulch, anyone?
Maryland Switches Opioid Treatments, And Some Patients Cry Foul
The state switched funding Suboxone strips for treatment of opioid abuse because they were being trafficked in jails. But some patients say the pill that was substituted isn't working for them.
The Smoggy Seas: Cargo Ships Bring Pollution, Health Risks
Eight of the 10 busiest ports are in East Asia. A new study shows how the growing number of cargo ships are polluting the air and threatening health.
'Honor Killings' Are A Global Problem — And Often Invisible
The murder of the social media star Qandeel Baloch is not just a Pakistani problem. So-called "honor killings" happen all over the world. Activists are trying to stop them.
Covered California's Health Plan Rates To Jump Sharply In 2017
After two years of moderate rate hikes, a double-digit increase in the cost of insurance premiums in California is likely to resonate across the U.S. in the debate about the benefits of Obamacare.
Microhospitals May Help Deliver Care In Underserved Areas
Hospital systems are building tiny full-service hospitals in urban and suburban markets. They have a full array of emergency services, but only a handful of beds for admitted patients.
Twin Sisters Try To Get Pregnant With Ovaries They Froze In 2009
Each twin had an ovary removed and frozen in 2009, when they were in their 30s, in hopes of buying more time to get pregnant and have babies. But will the thawed, reimplanted ovaries work?
Does Subsidizing Crops We're Told To Eat Less Of Fatten Us Up?
There's a disconnect between what we're told to eat and what crops the U.S. subsidizes. Many critics blame farm policy for promoting bad eating habits. The reality is a lot more complicated.