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Ventorina Aculu of northern Uganda sits next to her adult son, Omac Alfred, who has a rare neurological disease known as nodding syndrome.

They're trying to cure nodding syndrome. First they need to zero in on the cause

Nodding syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can result in head nodding and violent seizures. Some researchers think they know the cause, but questions remain.

Scanning electron micrograph of <em data-stringify-type="italic">Salmonella typhi</em>, the parasite that causes typhoid fever (in yellow-green, attached to another bacterial cell.

Typhoid mutated to beat antibiotics. Science is learning how to beat those strains

The ancient disease is still a killer. And even though there are new drugs, there's a growing rate of antibiotic-resistance cases. Here's a look at the latest strategies to tame typhoid.

Blank white papers and flowers are laid down during a commemoration for victims of a recent Urumqi deadly fire in Central in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.

Chinese universities send students home in an effort to prevent more protests

Chinese universities are sending students home as the ruling Communist Party tightens anti-virus controls and tries to prevent more protests by crowds angered by its severe "zero COVID" restrictions.

President Biden, seen here in Washington on Tuesday, will announce Wednesday the release of an additional 15 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Biden is releasing 15 million barrels from the strategic oil reserve to tame prices

The Department of Energy has another 400 million barrels in its strategic reserves, which the White House said it can pull from in the future if necessary.

Two new books challenge the sense of inevitable permanence of the Chinese party state

China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower and Never Turn Back: China and the Forbidden History of the 1980s offer a look at the future of China's Communist Party.

Graphic design for "Grammy Greats Unite – Latonia Moore and J’Nai Bridges in Concert."

San Diego Opera kicks off new season

Preview the 2023-24 offerings with general director David Bennett.

The sun shines bright in the sky over San Diego, July 30, 2018.

High heat returns to parts of San Diego County Wednesday

Scorching and potentially dangerous heat will hover over parts of the San Diego region again before a cool-down brings some relief.

In this April 9, 2019 photo, Dr. Megan Mahoney, center, examines patient Consuelo Castaneda, right, as medical scribe Anu Tirapasur documents the visit at the Stanford Family Medicine office in Stanford, Calif.

Thousands of Californians are losing Medi-Cal every month. What to do if you lose coverage

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.

Around the world, people are feeling the push and pull of inflation

Argentines are partying hard in Buenos Aires' bustling bars, despite inflation. Across the pond, German companies are switching gears in response to high gas prices, as Russia shuts off its supply.

Explore a twisted reflection of New York City in Alan Wake 2.

'Alan Wake 2' and the year's best horror games, reviewed

New horror game Alan Wake 2 is at once scary, cerebral and silly. But it's just the latest prestigious horror title to release in 2023. We round up our favorites.

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