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Pfc. Brooke King recalls the ritual packing of items to and from deployment

When Dr. Bina Valsangkar had a miscarriage in India, she had state-of-the-art medical care. But just a few miles from the hospital she visited, nurses were struggling to keep up with sick patients.

In A Poor Indian State, She Got First-Rate Care After Her Miscarriage

The release of a new report on the world's mothers is a reminder of the gap between rich and poor — in the developing world and in American cities as well.

Buddhist monks recover a statue of a Buddhist deity from a monastery at Swayambhunath.

In Nepal, Efforts Underway To Salvage Ancient Sites Damaged By Quake

At least 70 ancient sites in the Kathmandu Valley were damaged or destroyed in last month's quake. Archaeologists and others are trying to protect and recover as much as they can, as fast as possible.

Who Keeps Track If Your Surgery Goes Well Or Fails?

The outcomes of many medical procedures and treatments done in hospitals nationwide aren't tracked or even measured, says a surgeon who thinks that's bad. Understanding outcomes, he says, saves lives.

Baltimore Protests: What We Know About The Freddie Gray Arrest

Based on witness testimony and what police and the Baltimore state's attorney have said, multiple officers allegedly failed over and over to provide medical attention to Gray.