Why Birth Control Side Effects Have Eluded Science

The parasite’s complex biology played a role in the delay, but experts say there was also a lack of urgency and funding.

«The people who are affected by malaria, "they're not Europeans, they're not Australians, they are poor African children," said Ashley Birkett, director of the malaria vaccine initiative at PATH, a non-profit global health organization. "Unfortunately, I think we have to accept that that is part of the reason for the lack of urgency in the community."»

Opinion | Vermont recently legalized a greener alternative to cremation and burial. More states should follow suit.

Efforts to regulate dog training have centered on studies examining the efficacy of punishment as a training tool

In order to reduce its carbon footprint, the steel industry is testing new technologies that don't rely on fossil fuels.

In 2013, a fire-sprinkler engineer fell five stories from the rafters of a church, shattered 108 bones, and almost died. Then began his battle to walk and live again.

The cure for burnout isn't endless leisure — it's finding meaningful work, beyond your career.

«When I try to stuff “leisure” into the space where all of that work went, I tend to discover new forms of malaise and dissatisfaction»

Ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, you’re more likely to win an ultramarathon in midlife, not to mention get happier, wiser and more body confident

Walking is good for you, obviously. But can it whip you into shape?

«the reason we rarely hear about walking as a major fitness tool—in the same conversations as stuff like yoga or expensive spinning bikes—is that people aren’t emotionally prepared for fitness to be easy.»

Friendship is as essential to good health as eating right and getting enough sleep, experts say.