Some promising new drugs have been shown to prevent new HIV infections. But for now, it seems, they go only to countries that can pay. Activists protest the limited access to lenacapavir in front of pharmaceutical company Gilead’s booth at AIDS 2026 in Rio in...
Parents want to protect their children from harmful ideas. But when young people figure out ways past digital locks, is control over content even possible? A U.S. passport and birth certificate. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 17 August 2026,...
LGBTQ teens who face hostility at home and school can find community online. That could end if their governments impose age restrictions on social media use. A person gets affirmation from a social media page devoted to the LGBTQ community. Illustration by News...
When a nation provides international aid for medical supplies and doctors it can gain allies around the world. Refusing aid builds resentment. In Ethiopia, politician Shumete Gizaw hands over a box of medical supplies to Minister of Health Lia Tadesse, part of a...
We hear stories about people who overcome insurmountable odds. But most success depends on dealing with the mundane setbacks we all face, every day. V.J. Edgecombe (right) of the Philadelphia 76ers fouls Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks in New York, 4 May 2026....
Climate change, wars, inflation, political polarization — it’s enough to cause you migraines. Maybe it’s time for a breather? Let’s help you decompress. A woman has a migraine. (Illustration by News Decoder) May is recognized as Mental Health...
High-achieving teens prioritize schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Who has time to sleep? But by flipping that scenario, could they achieve more? A student asleep in a class. (Photo by Monkey Business Images) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s...
Foot odors are a common problem, but one most people are too embarrassed to talk about. That’s too bad, because there are some easy fixes. A woman realizes her shoes stink. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s...
In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem. A teen on her phone ignores a birthday cake. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced...
Latin dance is popular worldwide. And whether they lead or follow, people find salsa can build community and improve their health. A man and woman practice salsa dancing. (Photo by edwardolive from Getty Images Pro) To Dayani Waas, Cuban salsa dancing was a key that...