Climate change is already damaging our health
From increased stress to more ticks, global warming is harming human health around the world in insidious ways. Africans are…
Can North Korea keep the coronavirus in check?
Wary of the coronavirus, North Korea has all but shut its borders, choking its economic lifelines. How grim a toll…
Decoder: Managing public health crises like coronavirus
The World Heath Organization has declared the new coronavirus a global public health emergency. What does that mean? And what…
Trauma can be addressed in schools. Some are trying
Millions of U.S. children experience trauma that can affect their behavior and life prospects. Now, some schools are adopting programs…
Decoder: Navigating the coronavirus headlines
Coronavirus headlines are taking readers on a roller coaster of fear, hope and confusion. Here are tips for telling what's…
Is Big Sugar trying to get you addicted to soda?
What's more harmful to your health -- sugar or fat? Is it most important to exercise? The answers can depend…
Decoder: Superbugs, the world’s little-known silent killer
It's called one of the gravest medical threats to humankind. Imagine if a common infection meant certain death. Superbugs are…
Decoder: What is vaping and is it safe?
Vaping has exploded in popularity with young people. But the case against e-cigarettes — for smokers and non-smokers — is…
Insulin access a challenge for governments, diabetics
Nearly half of type 1 diabetics lack access to insulin, especially in developing countries. Non-profits are trying to help, but…
Youth are not active enough, putting their health at risk
Most young people around the world get less than an hour of physical activity a day, a major study shows.…