Does your bottled water contain plastic?
What researchers found in 11 common brands is disturbing, but health implications are far from clear
World Health Organization
Report: Nearly half of abortions worldwide are unsafe
New research shows that countries with better safety rates were also more likely to have less restrictive abortion laws
Cholera crisis hits grim threshold in Yemen
Number of suspected cholera cases has reached 500,000, marking worst outbreak of disease in the world
"Smart" STD is getting even harder to treat
The bacteria that cause this infection are "particularly smart," experts say, and are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatments
Report: Cash-strapped UN agency spends about $200 million a year on travel
World Health Organization routinely spends far more on travel than it does to fight some of the biggest problems in public health, according to documents
Health experts warn world "not ready" for mass outbreaks
Mass infectious disease outbreaks could become even more frequent in coming decades, and experts are worried
Toxic air hits home in one of world's most polluted cities
“Right now it’s a completely a panic-driven market," said one businessman whose company sells air purifiers
WHO recommends weighty taxes on soda, sugary drinks
World health leaders say nearly 40 percent of people globally are overweight and sugary drink taxes would help tackle the problem
9 out of 10 people breathing excessive air pollution
The World Health Organization warns that poor countries are getting worse, not better, when it comes to addressing air quality
U.N. adopts wide-ranging anti-microbial resistance declaration
Declaration is aimed at addressing rising number of drug-resistant infections – something the World Health Organization says has the potential to kill millions and undermine the global economy
African yellow fever epidemic could go global, experts warn
As the global vaccine stockpile wanes, fears are growing that the virus could spread internationally
AP: UN bungled response to yellow fever outbreak
A shortage of vaccines has health officials scrambling as the disease spreads
WHO: "Low risk" of Zika spreading from Rio Olympics
World Health Organization officials seek to allay fears as more than a million people prepare to descend on Brazil
Zika's threat to tourism adds to Puerto Rico's woes
One of the few economic bright spots for the financially struggling island is also now on the ropes as tourists shy away
Could a change to the packaging help stop tobacco use?
Plain packaging "kills the glamour, which is appropriate for a product that kills people," officials say
Health experts: Move Rio Olympics due to Zika outbreak
150 health experts urge World Health Organization to postpone or relocate Rio Games "in the name of public health"
U.N.: Air pollution "wreaking havoc on human health"
The U.N.'s World Health Organization reports millions of deaths due to rising air pollution in cities worldwide
Dirty politics and filthy water: Can Brazil overcome Olympic hurdles?
With the summer games just three months away, the host country is plagued with a number of problems, from from political instability to health concerns
Are you washing your hands wrong?
Two rival methods go hand-to-hand in a wash-off
Diabetes cases nearly quadruple worldwide
Diets full of sugary foods and drinks are just part of the reason diabetes cases have skyrocketed, health officials say
Genetically modified mosquitoes win support in Zika fight
World Health Organization says controversial method may be needed to help stop spread of disease
Paralysis syndrome rises along with Zika cases
World Health Organization reports an increase in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder possibly linked to Zika virus
Mosquitoes: "The most murderous animal on earth"
Zika virus is just one of the many dangerous health threats posed by mosquitoes
Fear of Zika virus spreads to Latin America travel
Many Americans say no way to Latin America travel because of mosquito-borne virus, although hit on tourism is minimal so far
Zika virus declared a global health emergency
Emergency declaration could boost efforts to fight the spread of illness linked to birth defects
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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New details in texts between Jane Doe and Cornell frat member
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Man convicted in Tupac murder sentenced to 40 years to life in prison
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. helps Saudis
Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
