Five Days And Five Nights With Doctors Without Borders
They're in a crowded refugee camp, running the only hospital in a war-torn corner of South Sudan.
Health & Safety
For Female Fruit Flies, Mr. Right Has The Biggest Sperm
It's not unusual for males to try to impress females with big body parts. Consider antlers on deer, or elaborate tails on peacocks. Some male fruit flies take a different approach: giant sperm.
We Don't Know How Many Workers Are Injured At Slaughterhouses. Here's Why
Injuries in the meat industry are likely to be under-reported, a new GAO report finds. Workers may be sent back to the line without seeing a doctor, or may not report out of fear of losing their jobs.
Asking Mom: 'Did You Know I Was Depressed In High School?'
Telling your parents you have mental health issues can be tough, even if you are a trained psychotherapist. Add in another culture and there's even more room for apprehension and misunderstanding.
Baby Boomers Will Become Sicker Seniors Than Earlier Generations
The seniors of tomorrow will have much higher rates of diabetes and obesity than the seniors of today, according to a data analysis. That means higher medical bills for them — and for taxpayers, too.
Dear Hollywood, This Is How You Make A Movie With African Characters
Sean Penn's new movie set in Africa got booed at Cannes. Critics said its African characters were "bleeding wallpaper." Here are 4 films that give African characters (and actors) their due.
Rising Seas Push Too Much Salt Into The Florida Everglades
Rising sea levels put extra pressure on coastal bedrock in South Florida. Eventually, as seawater moves in, it could contaminate plants on the surface and the region's stores of freshwater beneath.
WHO Aims To Reform Itself But Health Experts Aren't Yet Impressed
The health agency is making changes so it can get boots on the ground if a pandemic strikes. But critics say it hasn't gone far enough.
Online Eye Exam Site Makes Waves In Eye Care Industry
Need a vision test? Now you can do it online with a computer and a smartphone. The site has attracted a lot of attention in the tech world, but eye care professionals have concerns.
WHO Plans To Reshape Itself To Better Handle International Outbreaks
Health officials have warned for years that the world is not ready for the next big pandemic. Leaders at the World Health Organization are meeting this week to try to change that.