Progress on Global Access to HIV Antiretroviral Therapy

A new report suggests that despite notable progress, treatment goals will not be met this year
July 1, 2005

Social Network's Healing Power Is Borne Out in Poorer Nations

Family ties are the best cure to schizophrenia, suggests an extensive WHO study
Shankar Vedantam
June 28, 2005

Drug Deal

CAFTA's intellectual property protections may halt the production of life-saving generic drugs in Central America
Kelly Hearn
May 26, 2005

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Avian flu may be the next global health crisis – and the world isn't ready
Michael T. Osterholm, Ph.D, M.P.H.
May 5, 2005

More Creative Thinking Needed On Drug R&D

The world's most prevalent diseases are virtually ignored by public health researchers – and some advocates are fighting back
Priya Shetty
May 4, 2005