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Indigenous communities are widely considered the best guardians of vanishing rainforests. From using farm plots later regrown as forest to looking at nature as having its own rights, here’s why that’s the case

World-renowned infectious disease expert, humanitarian, and equitable global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer just passed away. Let's look at his legacy.

Just a century ago, treatments such as lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy were not uncommon, but now we have access to more comfortable and safe treatment options.

Australian pop singer Troye Sivan hopes his starring role in ‘Three Months’ will help combat fear ignorance around HIV/AIDS

A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges

While English learners often require years of support to thrive in school, unaccompanied minors have special challenges.

Meet the frontline heroes making a difference during COVID, natural disasters, mental health crises, and more

On February 14, 2018, high school students in Parkland, Florida endured the greatest tragedies of their lives. Quickly, they mobilized in their fight against gun violence. Four years later, the momentum of their movement lives on.

Diverse grassroots organizations are underfunded; This Black woman-led nonprofit is doing something about it

Creating the next generation of Amazon indigenous leaders is key to preserving fast-vanishing tropical forests.

Cities and nonprofits across the country are building communities of tiny homes to safely house people amid covid and cold winters. Proponents say tiny homes give people dignity and privacy, but some advocates for homeless people say they don't go far enough.

Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.