Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Receives $8 Million Research Grant
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has received a new $8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Health & Safety
Despite The End Of China's One-Child Policy, Births Are Still Lagging
Beijing hoped that by ending its infamous policy restricting women to one child, it would see a quick turnaround in the number of births. But the old policy has had a lasting impact.
Worried About Dementia? You Might Want to Check Your Blood Pressure
A new public health campaign says controlling high blood pressure is among the best ways to keep your brain sharp. The neurologist in charge aims to lead by example.
Heat Making You Lethargic? Research Shows It Can Slow Your Brain, Too
Hot weather can influence cognitive performance, according to new research. Young adults living in non-air-conditioned dorms during a heat wave performed worse on math and attention tests.
To Improve Treatments, Researchers Want To Hunt For Clues In Medical Records
The vast amount of data held in electronic medical records and insurance bills contains bits that could be useful in refining the use of approved for drugs. But how to find it?
Pictures Of The Motherland He Never Knew
The son of Pakistani immigrants in the U.K., Mahtab Hussain was often taunted: "Go home." One day he did just that to see what his life might have been like if his parents had not left.
He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Habit Is 'Impossible To Let Go'
Public health officials worry vaping is an emerging disaster that could reverse years of decline in smoking by young people. What's the latest evidence that e-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco?
A Surge In Meth Use In Colorado Complicates Opioid Recovery
Last year, 280 Coloradans who died of a drug overdose had methamphetamine in the mix. That's up sharply from 2016 and more than five times the number in 2012.
This Coach Wants To Be The Next World Champion In Backward Running
Track coach Aaron Yoder says he finds running backward more comfortable. "When you're running backward, you don't have as much pressure on your knee because you're landing behind yourself," he says.
The State Of The Affordable Care Act
The Trump administration has made more moves that may further destabilize the Affordable Care Act.