Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support

A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much of the funding for that effort is gone.

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What to Know About Bill Gates’s Plans to Shut Down the Gates Foundation

The billionaire philanthropist says he will accelerate his giving — but then dissolve his organization in 20 years, decades earlier than he originally planned.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease

A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.

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