Marc Silver
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There can be unintended consequences when doctors and med students volunteer to improve local health care. A new position paper offers up ethical guidance.
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Norovirus is that awful ailment that can make you barf and suffer from diarrhea. A new study tries to figure out the best way to stop it.
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With this flu season in the U.S. described as "severe," is high-fiving a no-no? How do we keep those flu germs at bay?
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A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.
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Now's your chance to learn about an all-female orchestra from Afghanistan, the boy who escaped from Boko Haram, a board game that's all about running away from the matchmaker — and more.
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One sign of the poverty they're investigating — the recent (and surprising) reemergence of hookworm in Lowndes County, Ala.
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As a child, Kennedy Odede lived on the streets of a Kenyan slum. Now he is a social activist and best-selling author.
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A sampling of our stories about the world's girls: A 15-year-old died in a menstrual shed. A former child bride went back to school. Afghan women say no to a restrictive school uniform.
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In 2014, food researchers wanted to get more people eating jackfruit — a tree fruit chock-full of nutrients. How's that going?
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For an upcoming series of stories, we'd like to explore the world of taboos. And we welcome your suggestions.