Susan Brink
Stories
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The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers
There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."
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The Unintended Benefits Of Vaccines
For decades, scientists have observed an extraordinarily positive side effect among children who received the measles vaccine. Researchers are now finding that other vaccines confer added protections.
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A Promising Anti-HIV Drug Poses A Dilemma
The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
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Study Shatters Preconceived Notions About Urban Vs. Rural Obesity
The conventional wisdom is that city life makes you fat and rural life keeps you trim. A new study looks at the numbers to see if that holds true.
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War Is The Enemy Of Breastfeeding
In war-torn Yemen, mothers who bring a sickly baby to the hospital are often reporting that they are unable to breastfeed.
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Why Are Health-Care Providers Slapping And Yelling At Mothers During Childbirth?
Physical and verbal abuse are a shockingly common experience for mothers, a new study in The Lancet reports.
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Report: Solutions To Stop Sexual Violence Against Children
A new study reviews evidence on what kind of solutions are effective. It's a much-needed guide for policymakers, says Regan Hofmann of UNAIDS.
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The Decade In Global Health: New Drugs, Faster Trials, Social Media To The Rescue
Leading health experts shared the innovations and breakthroughs that they said saved millions of lives over the past ten years.
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When Public Figures Make Questionable Health Claims, Do People Listen?
President Trump is one of many leaders and entrepreneurs, past and present, who have put forth untested and even potentially dangerous proposals during a health crisis.
