Head Lice Growing Resistant to Existing Treatments
In the United States, many children are returning to school after a nearly three-month summer break from classes.
Sierra Leone Holds 50 on Ebola Fears
Sierra Leone has quarantined 50 people in the northern area of Kambia.
Millions with Mental Illness Get Little or No Treatment
The World Health Organization reports that hundreds of millions of people have a mental health disorder, but receive little or no treatment.
Could Organizing Your Home Change Your Life?
There is a new celebrity in the United States.
Why Do Mosquitoes Choose to Bite You?
Mosquitoes have an extraordinary ability to target humans far away and fly straight to their unprotected skin.
Mixture of Safe Chemicals May Cause Cancer
Every day, people come into contact with thousands of chemicals.
India’s Selfie Campaign Boosts Fathers, Daughters
Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign on social media.
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Less Likely to Spread
The number of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases is rising.
Study Explores Air Pollution’s Deadly, Preventable Effects
Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk in the world, says the World Health Organization.
WHO Warns Against Unnecessary Caesarean Sections
The World Health Organization says the use of surgical childbirth is growing worldwide.