Fighting HIV In Two High-Risk Groups: Sex Workers And Truck Drivers
It's part of a pilot program from Doctors Without Borders in a part of Mozambique where roughly 1 in 10 adults is infected with the virus.
Health & Safety
A Case Of Zika Apparently Spread From A Patient To A Family Caregiver
Federal and Utah health officials are investigating a case that may be the first instance of Zika spreading from one person to another in ways other than via mosquito bites, sex or the placenta.
Got Dense Breasts? That Can Depend On Who Is Reading The Mammogram
A big study suggests that radiologists vary widely in their assessment of density, a risk factor for breast cancer. And density is just one component of breast cancer risk, the researchers underscore.
A New Generation Learns How To Live With HIV
You can hear their stories in a series of videos — and listen to their youth-oriented coverage of the International AIDS Conference.
Rise And Fall Of Theranos In A Biotech Cartoon
Hollywood has already cast Jennifer Lawrence to star in a movie about the embattled biotech firm. How did founder Elizabeth Holmes go from self-made billionaire to an estimated worth of $0? Read on.
Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress
A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.
Cardiac Rehab Saves Lives. So Why Don't More Heart Patients Sign Up?
Research shows exercise-based cardiac rehab programs help heart patients heal faster and live longer. But fewer than a third take part. Time and cost are the main barriers, doctors and patients say.
International AIDS Conference Returns To Durban, South Africa.
When the conference was held there in 2000, HIV was terrifying. It was spreading rapidly and an infection was viewed as a death sentence. Now, conference attendees celebrate a sea change around HIV.
Treating The Police, Fearing The Police: Dallas Surgeon Brian Williams Reflects
Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon who treated some of the Dallas police officers who were ambushed during a recent protest, acknowledged sadness over the attack and his own fear of the police.
Reporter Found Lack Of Medical Care As Undercover Prison Guard At For-Profit Facility
Private prisons generally don't have to reveal what goes on inside. Mother Jones' reporter Shane Bauer went underground as a prison guard. NPR's Lynn Neary discusses his investigation.