Arts & Life Beethoven was a classical and romantic composer, but his body was full of heavy metal Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame. Ari Daniel
Health U.S. is seeing increased risk of dengue infections, health officials warn The CDC warns of increased risk of dengue in the U.S. This been a record-breaking year for cases of this mosquito-borne virus in Central and South America, with more than 9 million cases reported. Pien Huang
Health High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled. Aya Batrawy
Health What it's like living through a 121 degree day For the most vulnerable in New Delhi, it's a struggle to survive. Ishtiyaq, 24, who sells the cooling yogurt drink lassi in a bazaar, says: “What can I say brother? The poor must endure it all.” Diaa Hadid Omkar Khandekar
Health Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies? The U.S. is seeing a surge in avian flu. It's in chickens and cows and even sickened a few humans. Here's how other countries have dealt with the virus. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health A surprising history of malaria is revealed by clues from ancient bones It's pretty amazing: bones from thousands of years ago yielded traces of malaria parasites. Disease historians are surprised by what they've learned. Melody Schreiber
Health At long last, lead poisoning of kids is emerging as a priority on the world scene It's been neglected for years, say global health advocates. Now it's getting more attention. And USAID has added it to its agenda with a $1.5 million budget line. Dr. Atul Gawande tells why. Fran Kritz
Health A new pill cures preschoolers of a parasitic worm. Delivering it could be a challenge The pills for adults and school-aged kids aren't the right dose for preschoolers. Plus they taste bad. Now there's a new pill for little ones — but it seems like an uphill battle to get it to them. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health We asked, you answered: What's the secret to a close relationship with siblings? As part of our series on "the Science of Siblings," we looked at how some brothers and sisters are best friends. Here are some of the stories you shared of close ties with siblings. Gisele Grayson
Environment What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization? Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet-- and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions. Jonathan Lambert
