Whatever Happened To ... The 494 Children Who Got HIV In 1 Pakistani City?
That was in the spring. This summer, panic and hysteria are still palpable among worried parents. An investigation is underway.
Health & Safety
Why The Ebola Response Is A Success In Goma — But Not Elsewhere In Congo
What's working in this city of 2 million people, and why hasn't it worked in other parts of the country? The outbreak in Congo has now claimed 2,000 lives and is the second biggest in history.
For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'
For years, Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts worked together caring for critically ill patients, a job they say is also a daily mindset. "You carry a little bit of them with you," Ebberts said.
The Massive Effort To Halt Ebola In Congo
When Ebola spread to the eastern city of Goma in July, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international crisis. We look at what is being done to keep Ebola from spreading.
NC Opioid Deaths Declined in 2018, Breaking Trend
The number of unintentional opioid overdose deaths in North Carolina has dropped for the first time in five years.
Search For 'Gay Genes' Comes Up Short In Large New Study
Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear.
Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead cleanup offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm
As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.
After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'
Researchers say clusters of human brain cells grown in the lab can spontaneously generate electrical patterns similar to the brain waves of a 6-month-old fetus.
Tapping Into Minnesota’s Craft Beer Boom
You can find cake-, lavender- and dill pickle-flavored beers in the North Star State.