This Oscar-Winning Film Could Help End Honor Killings In Pakistan
Saba was shot and then thrown into a river by her own family for eloping with her lover. She survived, and now she's fighting back.
Health & Safety
New Study Makes The Case For A Zika Virus Link To Guillain-Barre
Researchers say Zika virus should be added to the list of diseases that cause Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological condition that's been rising in areas with Zika transmission.
Reporting On The Zika Virus Means Getting Up Close And Personal
A visit to a Brazilian virology laboratory at the epicenter of the Zika outbreak gives a reporter a close encounter with the mysterious virus that has triggered a global health emergency.
'Wilhemina's War' Explores Barriers To AIDS Treatment In U.S. South
While many Americans now view HIV and AIDS as survivable conditions, treatment and care can still be difficult to get in the southern states, especially for African-Americans. A new Independent Lens documentary, Wilhemina's War, explores those challenges.
Health Quality An Issue For Poor, 2 Years Into Obamacare, Poll Finds
People are relatively satisfied with the health care they receive, the new poll finds. But low-income Americans are more likely to say the quality of health care they get is only fair to poor.
In Texas, Uneven Expansion Of Obamacare Sows Frustration
Despite the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, Texas still has 6 million uninsured people, low Medicaid reimbursement rates and narrow choices of doctors and hospitals for many who are insured.
Many Dislike Health Care System But Are Pleased With Their Own Care
An NPR poll finds that many people have a low opinion of the health care system, yet they like their doctors. The perception of quality of care varies according to income.
Puerto Rico Races To Stop Zika's Mosquitoes Before Rains Begin
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is an old foe, spreading yellow fever and dengue on the islands long before Zika gained a foothold. How do you stop an insect that can breed in a teaspoonful of stale water?
Colombian Scientists Study Serious Zika-Related Conditions
Scientists don't know all the conditions linked to the Zika virus. In one lab in Cali, Colombia, researchers are trying to connect Zika and the neurological condition Guillain Barre.
Healthcare.gov Marketplace Looks To More Selective California Model
Healthcare.gov accepts any insurance plan on its marketplace that complies with minimum standards. It's now considering strengthening those standards, and it's looking to California to see how.