Health Technologies
Safety comes first for U.S. food and drug exports
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Iowa March 3-4 to highlight American farm products. Read about the exacting standards of the U.S. inspection system.
U.S. researchers look for long-lasting Ebola vaccine
U.S. researchers are testing two new Ebola vaccines in a clinical trial, hoping to offer long-lasting immunity against deadly strains of the Ebola virus.
Working toward beating the flu with a universal vaccine
In a single shot, a universal vaccine could protect patients for their lifetime from multiple existing or future strains of influenza virus.
How drones are making history and saving lives
Millions of people around the world lack adequate access to essential medical products. Companies in the U.S. and other places are working to change that.
How rice could ward off HIV infections
An international team of scientists may have found a way to turn modified rice seeds into a weapon against HIV/AIDS.
Tools of modern science help farmers feed a hungry world
Scientists agree genetically engineered foods are safe to eat and help feed a growing world. Learn more about them.
Poliovirus therapy is being used to combat brain cancer
Experimental poliovirus therapy developed by Duke University researchers shows early promise for treating aggressive brain cancers.
New tools help fight Ebola
New inventions from the global health startup community, with funding from USAID, are improving care — and outcomes — for Ebola patients in the DRC.
Tiny hospital can go anywhere, unfold in minutes
What if hospitals could travel as well as shipping containers? The Smart Pod is a state-of-the-art mobile health clinic designed to go wherever the next health emergency may be.