As Ebola Cases Drop, Liberia's Soccer Fans Are Back In The Zone
Liberians cram into sports bars to cheer on their favorite teams. That wasn't happening when Ebola was at its peak. But now, the fans are gathering again.
Health & Safety
You Don't Want To Monkey Around With Monkey Malaria
The surging and virulent strain is carried by macaques in southeast Asia. As their habitat is disrupted by development, the monkeys come in closer contact with people. And mosquitoes do the rest.
Making The Human Condition Computable
Technological advances are making it easier for you and your doctor to track your health and to find treatments for complex diseases. But the technology may be costly and there are privacy pitfalls.
Unexpected Joint Pain Seen In Test Of Experimental Ebola Vaccine
A major donor has pledged $300 million to distribute an Ebola vaccine in Africa, as soon as one is available. Vaccine development is proceeding, but there have been hiccups.
Boredom On The Border Between Liberia And Guinea
To stop the spread of Ebola, Liberia shut down its border crossings to Guinea. That might have been wise from a medical point of view, but it's bad for the economy — and the restless residents.
A Crowd Of Scientists Finds A Better Way To Predict Seizures
The winners of an online competition identified electrical patterns in the brain that often precede a seizure. The victors included a mathematician and an engineer, but no doctor.
Why Aren't World Leaders Angrier About Violence Against Women?
That's what South African activist Bafana Khumalo wants to know. He's spoken out for 20 years. He protested at the White House today and will accept an award for his efforts tomorrow.
Doctors Lag In Adopting Cheaper, Faster Radiation For Breast Cancer
Three weeks of radiation works just as well as six weeks for most women with early stage breast cancer. But doctors have been slow to make that switch. Money may be one big reason why, a study says.
Nursing Homes Rarely Penalized For Oversedating Patients
An NPR probe finds many nursing homes are still prescribing schizophrenia drugs to calm dementia patients — despite FDA warnings — but only 2 percent of excessive-medication cases result in penalties.
This Nursing Home Calms Troubling Behavior Without Risky Drugs
The staff's goal was to reduce the prescription of antipsychotic drugs by 20 percent. In the first year, they cut use by 97 percent. How? By addressing the real reasons for agitation and aggression.