How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well. Vicky Hallett
How a bunk bed acrobat from a favela in Brazil became the #2 female gymnast in the world Rebeca Andrade grew up one of 8 kids raised by a single mom. At age 4, she showed off at a gym tryout. After her silver medal in the Paris Olympics, Brazil is hailing her as a "national treasure." Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Polio virus detected in Gaza wastewater raises public health concerns Wastewater samples taken in Gaza show vaccine-derived polio. Health workers are looking for active cases but have yet to find any. Meanwhile experts scramble to find out where the virus came from. Gabrielle Emanuel
Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain. Jane Arraf
New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement -- and protests -- at AIDS conference The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled? Case counts are skyrocketing in countries like Brazil and Peru and the virus is popping up in new turf, from Florida to Iran. What's the cause? And what's the solution? Jill Langlois
The FDA misses its deadline again to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair products The FDA's proposed rule would take a large step in shedding light on the potential harm that formaldehyde can cause to the many Black women who typically use hair straightening products. Jonathan Franklin
Global Vaccine report: We're "stalled" Rates are not looking great around much of the globe, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Progress for routine childhood vaccinations has "stalled." Gabrielle Emanuel
A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women’s rights activists and comes after months of intense debate. Gabrielle Emanuel
