Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What…
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its…
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What’s on her to-do list?
A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging…
Did Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker’s death?
A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign…
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been…
Meth is a key driver in Fiji’s fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth…
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why…
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad
In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
Is Nepal’s flood a harbinger of what’s to come in the Himalayas?
Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal…
Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that…