World Health
A Group of 2,000 Pregnant Colombian Women Could Help Crack the Mystery of Zika
The link between Zika and microcephaly has not been confirmed, but following these women through their pregnancies will provide a wealth of information.
Scientists Still Can’t Say Zika Causes Microcephaly
The more we understand this condition and the virus, the more questions arise about the relationship between the two.
World Health Organization Declares the Zika Outbreak an International Emergency
The designation, only used three times before, indicates the severity of the situation.
Six Questions About the Zika Virus, Answered
The previously obscure disease has been making headlines, so what gives?
The Little-Known Virus Causing a Panic Over Infant Brain Deformities in Brazil
The crisis is stark example of how difficult it still is to predict and control an epidemic.
There's a Rabies Vaccine But 59,000 People Still Die From It Every Year
The WHO wants the world to double down on fighting rabies, and finally end the disease.
How Ancient Chinese Remedies and a Secret Research Program Led to a Nobel Prize
The discovery of artemisinin based drugs has saved millions around the globe from dying of malaria.
How to Name a Disease
A lack of naming guidelines for new diseases has led to some troublesome monikers.
Obama's Plan to Save Antibiotics Has a Big Loophole
The plan missing one of the biggest contributors to antibiotic resistance: routine use of antibiotics for disease prevention in farm animals.
Swine Flu Might Be Mutating, But We're Not Sure Because Virus Monitoring Sucks
The lack of reporting out of India's current outbreak puts the population at a greater risk, a new study shows.