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The results of the first coordinated global look at the disease show a dramatic increase, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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To some, an opossum is just a giant rat that scared you from ever going into your garage again. But North America's only marsupial may also hold the key…
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Back in 2012, Emelin asked the mayor to help the girls of her town. He laughed in her face. But she didn't give up. This week, she told the U.N. General Assembly about her efforts.
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The deployment of troops to build treatment centers and train health workers didn't pan out as planned. But as most of the troops are being withdrawn, it is clear the U.S. still made a difference.
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A map from the World Health Organization reveals something interesting: Many poor countries have higher vaccination rates than rich ones.
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Donations to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization hit $7.5 billion. The UK and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were the most generous dollar-wise. Norway is the per capita champ.
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And he drinks it. It's all thanks to the Janicki Omniprocessor, a new machine that can turn human waste into clean water.
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Dr. Tony McMichael was a lonely crusader. He wanted governments to pay attention to ways that earth's changing climate will affect the health of all — with the poor likely to suffer the most.
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Filmmaker Tom Roberts was definitely not interested when he was first asked to make a movie about the disease. Then he began to do some research. "Every Last Child" is the result.
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/081113_6.mp3In Australia, many people live a day’s drive away from any type of medical facility. So what happens…