A Resolution For Foodies Who Want To Do Good: Pick A Campaign
Want to change the food system? You can vote with your fork, but you can also support a campaign that's confronting the problems head on.
Health & Safety
Where Could Ebola Strike Next? Scientists Hunt Virus In Asia
A handful of ecologists knew for years that West Africa was at risk for an Ebola outbreak. Now they're figuring out where else in the world the virus could be hiding. Many signs point to Asia.
U.N.'s Anthony Banbury: Zero Cases Of Ebola Is The Only Option
Anthony Banbury is stepping down as the head of the U.N.'s Ebola mission. He says the Ebola can't become entrenched in West Africa. And he thinks the fight is heading in the right direction.
Flu Vaccines Still Helpful Even When The Strain Is Different
The influenza season is under way and experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn it may be particularly severe. We have an update on the flu and what you can do to protect yourself.
Potent Powdered Caffeine Raises Safety Worries
With two young men dead, the Food and Drug Administration is considering banning sales to consumers of a highly concentrated form of pure caffeine. It's too easy to overdose, officials warn.
Painful Virus Sweeps Central America, Gains A Toehold In U.S.
While some Americans worried that Ebola would spread around the U.S., a new mosquito-borne virus flew right in. It sickened more than 2,000 Americans and nearly a million people across the Caribbean.
Ebola Aid Workers Still Avoiding New York And New Jersey
It's been months since a nurse who treated Ebola patients in Africa was quarantined by New Jersey's governor upon arrival at Newark airport. But a legacy of confusion about state travel rules remains.
A Son Is Lost Without His Mother. So Is A Country
Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh is hailed as a hero in Nigeria. She and her team refused to release an Ebola patient who was demanding to leave the hospital. But her dedication came at a cost.
If You're Toasting To Health, Reach For Beer, Not (Sparkling) Wine
Though beer has been blamed for many a paunch, researchers say it's more nutritious than most other alcoholic drinks. Moderate consumption may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
The Prostitutes Are Not Happy. Neither Are Brides. Sex, Love And Ebola
The prostitutes of Freetown can't find customers. A wedding planner's shop is stuffed with dresses but couples keep delaying the big day. And the condomologist reports that business isn't booming.