What Did Big Pharma Executives Know About The Opioid Crisis?
A new report says the Justice Department had a case against three executives over a decade ago.
Health & Safety
Official Death Toll From Maria In Puerto Rico Is Way Off, Researchers Say
A new Harvard study suggests that the death toll in Puerto Rico from last year's hurricane is many times higher than originally believed — closer to 5,000 than the official count of 64.
Why It's Difficult For Viruses To Turn In To Deadly Pandemics
Zika, bird flu, West Nile virus, Nipah: The world is constantly being warned of a new disease that threatens to wipe out humanity, and then it doesn't. Why?
To Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs, Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price
Sometimes a drug plan's copay is higher than the cash price, but insurance rules keep pharmacists from telling Medicare beneficiaries unless they ask.
Greensboro Apartments Where Five Died Rife With Code Violations
Inspectors found hundreds of code violations at a Greensboro apartment complex where five refugee children died in a fire earlier this month.
In The Near Future, Your Blood Sample Could Be Delivered By Drone
North Carolina's Department of Transportation is looking toward a future aided by drones, and that could be good news for the medical field.
The Carpenter Vs. The Gardener: Two Models Of Modern Parenting
Many parents think they can shape their child into a particular kind of adult. Psychologist Alison Gopnik says the science suggests otherwise.
What Kind Of Parent Are You: Carpenter Or Gardener?
Alison Gopnik talks about two very different philosophies of parenting in her book 'The Gardener and the Carpenter.'
Do DIY Medical Tests Promise More Than They Can Deliver?
A growing number of start-ups are offering at-home tests that let you check your thyroid, your fertility, even food sensitivities. But some doctors view the tests with skepticism.
Cameras On Preemies Let In Families, Keep Germs Out
Some hospitals are putting cameras in their neonatal intensive care units to reduce the number of people — and germs — from entering. But some NICU staff may not want to be watched around the clock.