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Vicki Reid, right, holds a likeness of John Martin, who was then CEO of the pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences. Reid and others were protesting high drug prices in front of the conference on retroviruses and opportunistic infections — a meeting held at the World Congress Center in Atlanta in March 2013.

As Cost Of U.S. Health Care Skyrockets, So Does Pay Of Health Care CEOs

Compensation in recent years for the CEOs of the largest U.S. health care companies has far outstripped the wage growth of nearly all Americans, an investigation by the news site Axios has found.

Finding some change in the blood of an Alzheimer's patient that accurately reflects the damaging changes in the brain has been tough.

Scientists Aim For Better, Cheaper Tests For Alzheimer's

The goal is to find accurate, painless tests that can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's early and track the progression of the illness and any response to treatment. A few tests seem promising.

The Cubist Revolution: Minecraft For All

Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is touted for its educational possibilities. But is that potential really accessible to all?

A group of protesters, made up mostly of women, rally against then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump outside of Trump Tower in New York City on Nov. 3, 2016.

Women Are A Huge Reason Why Trump's Poll Numbers Are So Bad

Democratic and independent men are far less supportive of the idea of a Trump impeachment than Democratic and independent women. But Republicans are united across gender.

Trailer homes in the Florida Keys overturned during Hurricane Irma are seen Monday.

After Heavy Damage, Florida Keys Residents Anxiously Wait To Return Home

Some residents of Key Largo are now being allowed back in, but the Florida Keys are still largely without power, water, medical service and cell service.

Tunisian women gather to celebrate Women's Day on Aug. 13 in Tunis. On the same day, the country's president announced the review of a law requiring that a man receive twice the share of an inheritance as a woman.

As Tunisia Weighs Women's Rights Proposal, Some Of The Staunchest Opponents Are Women

Tunisia's president is pushing for his country to become the first in the Arab world to ensure equality between men and women in inheritance laws. Currently, a man's share equals that of two women.

Ashtabula County's Lack of OBGYN's & Smoking Rates Part of Larger Infant Death Problem

Ashtabula County, about 66 miles east of Cleveland, is long way from the urban center but the two Ohio communities have one thing in common -- an above average rate of infant deaths in the first year of life. ideastream’s Marlene Harris-Taylor reports, as part of our Zip Code: The Hidden Vital Sign series, lack of access to prenatal care and some unhealthy lifestyle choices is major problem in this rural community. ----

A fence blocks an entrance to Alamo Square Park in San Francisco on Saturday, where officials took further steps to prevent violence ahead of a planned news conference by a right-wing group.

2 Far-Right Rallies In Bay Area Fizzle While Counterprotesters Rejoice

Both rallies were canceled Friday. One organizer attempted to hold a press conference on Saturday instead but abandoned that plan after police cordoned off the location.

While many women experience miscarriage, few talk about it openly. But researchers have found there is discussion and a lot of sharing happening on social media. Their hope is that greater public discourse will help reduce stigma and the sense of isolation that some women feel.

What The Public Is Saying About Miscarriage In 140 Characters

Miscarriage, while widely experienced, is not often discussed in public. Researchers have turned to social media to see what people are saying about the topic and how much they're choosing to share.

Congress Returns To Washington Amid Calls To Act On Gun Control

Lawmakers in Congress are facing increased public pressure to vote on gun control policies. Congress is back in session on Monday for the first time since the Florida school shooting.

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