How Did Polio Pop Up In 2 Polio-Free Countries: Ukraine And Mali?
Three new cases have raised questions about how the virus can suddenly reappear in a place where it had previously been eradicated.
Health & Safety
Disneyland's Restricted Airspace Prompts Cancellation Of Insect-Spraying Flight
A 3-mile radius around the California theme park is designated as "national defense airspace" by the FAA, complicating attempts to control mosquitoes.
House Begins Series Of Hearings On Defunding Planned Parenthood
The House Judiciary Committee held the first hearing Wednesday to investigate whether Planned Parenthood is breaking any laws, but it quickly focused instead on whether abortion should be legal.
Medicare Provides Few Respite Coverage Options For Caregivers
Medicare generally covers respite care only when a beneficiary is in hospice, although some special needs Medicare Advantage plans may be of help.
A Physician Asks: Is Being Black Bad For Your Health?
Damon Tweedy discusses race and medicine in his new memoir Black Man in a White Coat. "There's been a long history of African-Americans being mistreated by the health care system," he says.
The World Is Running Out Of A Critical Snakebite Antidote
If a venomous snake bites you in Africa, you're likely to survive when you're near a hospital. That might not be the case next year.
How Many Children Under 5 Die A Year In The U.S. Vs. Angola?
A new report emphasizes significant progress in cutting the number of deaths of children before age 5. But in some parts of the world, the rate is still depressingly high.
Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes
Google made a name for itself with search technology, but it has dabbled in moonshot projects like self-driving cars. Now the company's life science unit is looking for better diabetes treatments.
Congress Weighs Budget Cuts For Wide Range Of Health Programs
As federal lawmakers return to work, they faces tough choices about the budget, worrying advocates for medical research, teen pregnancy prevention and other health initiatives.
Playing Youth Sports Takes A Lot More Green Than It Used To
Kids on club teams have an advantage in making the high school team. But many families are being priced out by the high cost of league fees, equipment, and travel that club sports require.