In Congo, Ebola Is Just One More Thing To Worry About
For a variety of reasons, the people in eastern Congo are skeptical about the international efforts to quash the Ebola crisis that has claimed 2,000 lives so far.
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Great Smoky Mountains Officials: Beware The 'Cow Killer Ant'
Park officials in the Great Smoky Mountains are warning about an insect you may want to avoid. They say the “cow killer ant” packs a powerful sting.
North Carolina Highlighted In National Roadmap For Opioid Crisis
North Carolina and its approach to the opioid crisis are highlighted in a new report by the American Medical Association and
FDA Sends Warning Letter To Vaping Company Juul
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning the company that it is violating the law by marketing its vaping products as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
Sackler Family To Give Up Value Of Purdue Pharma To Settle Opioid Claims
A Purdue Pharma spokesperson has revealed to NPR that the Sackler family, which owns the company, is willing to give up the "entire value" of the firm to settle claims, plus $3 billion in cash.
Purdue Pharma: Sackler Family's 'Personal Wealth' Offered In Opioid Deal
A group of state attorneys general negotiating with members of the Sackler family says they expect Purdue Pharma to file for bankruptcy "imminently," according to an email obtained by NPR.
Doctors Say Federal Rules On Discussing Abortions Inhibit Relationships With Patients
Many clinics that provide family planning services still rely on Title X funding. Their doctors worry about what they can say to patients about abortion under new rules.
Esketamine Nasal Spray Eases Depression Symptoms In Suicidal Patients
Spravato, a nasal spray of the anesthetic ketamine, has been shown to help people with major depression. Now studies show it can relieve depressive symptoms in people actively considering suicide.
Federal Watchdog Warns EPA Is Failing To Enforce Lead Paint Abatement Rules
Home renovations can kick up dangerous dust from lead-based paint. A new report finds the Environmental Protection Agency is not adequately enforcing rules meant to protect kids from lead exposure.
Abaco After The Hurricane: To Stay Or To Go?
After Hurricane Dorian devastated two islands in the northern Bahamas, people are debating whether to leave their homes. On hard-hit Abaco Island, people are discovering it's not a clear-cut decision.