Will The "Female Viagra" Ever Get It Up?
Flibanserin, a drug that revs up women’s sex drives, has been battling for five years to get the FDA’s stamp of approval. Some feminists say flibanserin is a victory for women’s rights, but scientists question whether the drug really works.
Measles Kills Infant In Berlin
An infant in Berlin died after contracting measles last week, part of an outbreak that has infected at least 574 people in the German capital since October.
The Sticky Facts About Google's Unvaccinated Kids
Google claims data on low vaccination rates at its day care facilities are simply not up to date. But that doesn't explain a year-after-year pattern at odds with the rest of its region.
Obama To Pull Most Troops Fighting Ebola In West Africa
The U.S. will focus on scientific research and civilian responders, Obama said. "Today we move into the next phase of the fight."
How We Beat Measles In The '90s — And Why It Won’t Work Now
During the 1989–1991 outbreak, measles was an issue of poverty. Now it’s a personal choice.
Babies Too Young For Vaccines Are At High Risk During Outbreaks
A mother recounts losing her 2-month-old son to whooping cough. She has a sharp message for parents who don't vaccinate: "You could kill somebody’s baby."
Meet The Doctors Who Are Rejecting Unvaccinated Patients
A growing number of pediatricians around the country are closing their doors on unvaccinated patients in an effort to protect the rest.
Mail-Order Viruses Are The New Antibiotics
Hundreds of people have caught hellish bacterial infections and turned to Eastern Europe for a century-old viral therapy. With the world on the cusp of an antibiotics crisis, should we all follow suit?
After PETA Campaign, Federal Lab Tweaks Baby Monkey Experiments
Responding to allegations by PETA and four members of Congress, the director of the National Institutes of Health defended the scientific importance of a federal lab's research on baby monkeys. He also said the lab will stop using a few invasive procedures.