Health New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Health Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled? Case counts are skyrocketing in countries like Brazil and Peru and the virus is popping up in new turf, from Florida to Iran. What's the cause? And what's the solution? Jill Langlois
National The FDA misses its deadline again to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair products The FDA's proposed rule would take a large step in shedding light on the potential harm that formaldehyde can cause to the many Black women who typically use hair straightening products. Jonathan Franklin
Health Global Vaccine report: We're "stalled" Rates are not looking great around much of the globe, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Progress for routine childhood vaccinations has "stalled." Gabrielle Emanuel
Health A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women’s rights activists and comes after months of intense debate. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health How to stay cool in extreme heat without air-conditioning How do you stay cool when it's 120 degrees and there's no AC? Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India, shares strategies from the Global South. Gulrez Shah Azhar
Health Rabies could become a disease of the past. Here's what it would take The Americas has made extraordinary progress, mainly by vaccinating canines. Asia and Africa —- where 95% of rabies cases happen —- have two obstacles to progress. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health Attacks on Sudan's hospitals, clinics put millions at risk Health-care facilities have been under attack by both sides in Sudan’s year-long civil war; aid groups are trying to shore up care with mobile clinics but fear the need is too great. Fatma Tanis
Arts & Life Skateboarders, weavers, kite makers: A Smithsonian party for 'Indigenous voices' This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival featured "Indigenous Voices of the Americas" and was full of surprises — like Bolivian women skateboarding in traditional garb — bowler hats and poofy skirts. Marc Silver Kahwit Tela
Health His first Independence Day in the U.S. blew his mind. It wasn't just the fireworks "Who could have colonized a great country like America?" That's what this Ghanaian thought when his American wife told him it was Independence Day. George Mwinnyaa