Walter Reed's Legacy Will Endure, McHugh Says
Army Secretary John M. McHugh speaks at a ceremony featuring the casing of military units’ colors at Walter...
KENYA: Drought exacerbates conflict in Turkana
Cattle raids in Turkana have turned deadly as the communities are heavily armed
Congolese cholera outbreak continues to spread, UN health agency says
Cholera beds
International support needed to curb child malnutrition in Niger – UNICEF
Malnutrition check-up at Moghem health centre in Niger's central region of Tahoua
Zinc ‘sparks’ fly from egg within minutes of fertilization
At fertilization, a massive release of the metal zinc appears to set the fertilized egg cell on the path to dividing and growing into an embryo, according to the results of animal studies supported by the National Institutes of Health.
NEPAL: Struggle to spread malnutrition awareness
Many mothers don't understand malnutrition
KENYA: Veronica Erupe, "We either burn charcoal or die of starvation"
Veronica Erupe holds her child
NIH tips for older adults to combat heat-related illnesses
Older people can face risks related to hot weather. As people age, their bodies lose some ability to adapt to heat. They may have medical conditions that are worsened by heat. And their medications could reduce their ability to respond to heat.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Government steps down to step up malaria fight
Malaria remains a serious health risk