On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, the US Department of Health banned the financing and activities of the EcoHealth ...

It’s certainly an unusual New York City mayor’s race. Spurred by a historic indictment of the sitting mayor, a long list of ...

On this day in 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) named a disease spreading from Wuhan, China COVID-19.

A spokesman says President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N. agency.

The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions has a serious impact on global health, WHO Director-General Tedros ...

Dark tourism, where people visit locations associated with death, tragedy, or disaster, has gained traction in recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic's impact on Wuhan has attracted tourists who want ...

Henipaviruses can infect many animals, including bats, horses, monkeys, dogs, cats and even rodents. This means they are more ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the ...

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. Lena Schilling, the youngest lawmaker in ...

Discussed in this episode: After considering reams of data, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended another round of COVID vaccination in the spring for people ...