Measles Outbreak In The Philippines
The Philippines is now dealing with one of the worst measles outbreaks in the world. Since January, the country has had more than 33,000 cases. More than 450 people have died.
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In Syria, Reports Of 19 Medical Facilities Bombed Since April 28
Strikes by the government and its allies have dealt a devastating blow to Idlib province in the north, where the conflict has escalated since late April.
The Unanswered Questions About Anthrax
The full impact of this potentially fatal disease is unknown. A new report calculates the places where animals and people are at risk.
China's Luckin Coffee Tries To Conquer A Nation Of Tea Drinkers
In less than two years, the Chinese brand has opened 2,300 stores — second in China only to Starbucks. The company went public on Nasdaq on Friday. And it's losing millions.
Why An Indonesian Rehab Center Doesn't Insist On Abstinence
Sam Nugraha of Indonesia says that in his country, a smile can be a mask covering inner turmoil. So how do you get addicts to be honest?
New HIV Map Offers Most Detailed Look Yet At The Epidemic
Knowing where rates of prevalence are highest — and lowest — can lead to new strategies for treatment and prevention. The map focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, the epicenter of the epidemic.
Which Countries Are Best At Preventing Low Birth Weight? Which Need To Do More?
For the first time, the World Health Organization has estimated how well the world is doing to prevent low-weight births. The progress is too slow, researchers say.
Why It's So Hard To Stop Women From Sleeping In A Menstrual Shed
In western Nepal, women often sleep in a hut outside the house during menstruation because of beliefs about impurity — and they sometimes die. The government is trying to end the practice.
Threats By Text, A Mob Outside The Door: What Health Workers Face In The Ebola Zone
... and why it's prompting a radical rethink of the Ebola strategy in Congo.
A Very Happy Viral Video With A Sad Backstory
Thousands of people are enjoying the dance of a 5-year-old Afghan boy who was thrilled with a new prosthetic leg. The ongoing story of civilian (and child) casualties doesn't get the same attention.