Bend It Like Iyengar — That's The Message Of Today's #GoogleDoodle
As a child, he was struck by malaria, tuberculosis and typhoid. Yoga helped him regain his strength. And then he taught it to the world.
Health & Safety
A New Study Raises Old Questions About Antidepressants And Autism
A Canadian researcher finds that taking antidepressants while pregnant may increase the risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder. But others say the real culprit may be depression itself.
You Can Buy Insulin Without A Prescription, But Should You?
Versions sold over the counter are based on older formulas and make tight control of blood sugar harder. But they're cheaper and might save a patient with diabetes whose alternative is to go without.
How To Get Boys To A Class That Tells Them To Be Nice To Girls: #15Girls
That's the way some groups hope to change the lot of women in India, who face some of the world's highest rates of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
Why This Boy Started Helping His Sister With Chores: #15Girls
All his life, Aniket Sathe has been taught that men rule the world. He lives in India, one of the worst countries for women. How a new class is changing his attitude.
Indian Women Flout Menstrual Taboos By Saying They're #HappyToBleed
A Hindu temple bans women because their periods are considered 'impure.' In protest, ladies are posting pics of pads and tampons on social media.
Connecticut Governor Targets Hospital Funds To Close Budget Gap
When Gov. Dannel Malloy pushed to tax hospitals in 2012, he said the money would come back to the institutions through state funding. Now he's reneging, and the hospitals are threatening a lawsuit.
Why Brazil Doesn't Want Women In The Northeast To Become Pregnant
In Brazil, health authorities suspect the mosquito-borne Zika virus is tied to a severe birth defect. They've urged women in certain regions to avoid getting pregnant.
California Expands Substance Abuse Treatment For Low-Income Residents
The state is the first to get federal permission to use Medicaid funds to pay for residential treatment for people battling addictions. The goal: get people healthy and save on other medical costs.
Egyptian Doctor Found Guilty Of Female Genital Mutilation Isn't In Jail
Dr. Raslan Fadl was sentenced to two years in prison after a girl died in his care. NPR found him working at a government hospital.