New Greensboro Program Aims To Boost Access To Mental Health Care
A program to help city employees better interact with residents experiencing mental health issues was approved Tuesday by the Greensboro City Council.
Health & Safety
Joe Biden Is 'Healthy' And 'Vigorous,' According To Doctor's Report
The 77-year-old former vice president released an upbeat medical report Tuesday.
Scientists Reach Out To Minority Communities To Diversify Alzheimer's Studies
Black and Hispanic people often don't volunteer for studies of Alzheimer's disease, despite their risks for developing it. Researchers are working to make studies more inclusive, but it's not easy.
Why Dengue Fever Cases Are Hitting Record Highs In Latin America
Some of the reasons for the surge are expected — heavy rainfalls create lots of pools where mosquitoes can breed. But there are some surprising factors, like the Zika virus.
What Ancient 'Chewing Gum' Can Tell Us About Life 5,700 Years Ago
Scientists say that for the first time, they've managed to extract an entire ancient human genome from anything other than human bones or teeth. It told them a lot about the person chewing the gum.
Menstrual Huts Are Illegal In Nepal. So Why Are Women Still Dying In Them?
Nepali police recently made their first-ever arrest for the outlawed practice of banishing women to huts during their periods. But advocates say legal measures aren't enough to keep women safe.
Sacklers Withdrew Nearly $11 Billion From Purdue As Opioid Crisis Mounted
According to a court filing Monday, the family pulled about $10.7 billion from Purdue since 2008 — ramping up withdrawals even after executives pleaded guilty to misleading regulators about OxyContin.
Amid Opioid Crisis, Sackler Family Pocketed Billions, Court Audit Shows
We're learning more about profits earned by the Sackler family from the sale of Oxycontin. Before Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy, the family transferred billions into their personal accounts.
Can Applesauce Help Close The Racial Health Gap? No, Wait, Hear This Chef Out
From infant mortality rates to access to cancer treatment, stark health disparities exist between blacks and whites. One Michigan experiment to address that starts with money made from hospital food.