A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
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Racism and Sexism Underlie Higher Maternal Death Rates for Black Women, U.N. Says
Black women in Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States are more likely than their white counterparts to report denial of medication or physical and verbal abuse in health care settings.
Shot to Protect Against Polio and Five Other Diseases Is Approved by Gavi
The international vaccine aid group agreed to provide developing countries with a new shot to prevent a global resurgence of the paralyzing virus.
Should Medicine Still Bother With Eponyms?
The names of Nazi-era doctors are still found on diseases and body parts. By expunging them, will doctors forget lessons of the past?
How to Lower Deaths Among Women? Give Away Cash.
Mortality rates fell by 20 percent among women in countries that began cash transfer programs to the poor. Children also benefited.
Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again
In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.
Bird Flu Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use in California Condors
More than 20 of the birds, which are critically endangered, have died in recent months.
W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency
The virus was contained in most countries with a combination of vaccination and behavioral change.
W.H.O. Dismisses Covid Origins Investigator for Sexual Misconduct
Peter K. Ben Embarek led a contentious international investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading
In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words.