Deadly Bird Flu In China Evolves, Spreads To New Regions
In the 2017 outbreak, the Chinese government reported 759 cases of the H7N9 avian flu, with 281 deaths. By comparison, in 2016 there were 123 cases.
Health & Safety
A Pioneer Of Food Activism Steps Down, Looks Back
Michael Jacobson invented a new style of food activism. For four decades, he led the fight against "junk food." He's now stepping down as president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
A Toilet Is The Star Of India's Hit Rom-Com
She loves him. He loves her. But she loves indoor toilets even more. And he is not a fan. Can they find happiness? The plot of Toilet: A Love Story addresses a very real issue in rural India.
Watauga County Tackles Childhood Trauma
A new community initiative is tackling childhood trauma in the Boone area.
Opioid Crisis Looms Over Job Market, Worrying Employers And Economists
Companies across the U.S. say it's getting harder to find applicants and keep workers once they've been hired. Economists from the Federal Reserve to Wall Street say opioid addiction may be a factor.
Will Congress Continue Health Care For 9 Million Children?
The popular Children's Health Insurance Program is up for renewal Sept. 30. Policy analysts say it's unclear whether a deeply divided Congress facing major deadlines will get the job done.
North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma
North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.
The Counselor Who Has Walked Many Miles In A Refugee's Shoes
His name is Ahmad Chahabi, he fled Syria for Berlin and now he's building a new life by helping other refugees.
When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires
Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.