Health & Safety

The state says more than 600 pipes have been replaced in Flint, Mich., this year — but 30,000 suspect pipes remain.

A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink

2:19pm December 14, 2016

by Steve Carmody

One year has passed since Flint's mayor declared a state of emergency over lead tainted water. And frustration abounds as even now the water isn't safe to drink without being additionally filtered.

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Cuisinart has recalled about 8 million food processors because their riveted blades can crack, causing pieces of metal to break off into processed food.

Cuisinart Recalls Millions Of Food Processor Blades After 30 Reports Of Lacerations

1:38pm December 14, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Before using your food processor for holiday treats in the next few weeks, you might want to make sure the blade hasn't been recalled for dozens of mouth lacerations.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a 20-week abortion ban into law Tuesday, the same day he vetoed legislation outlawing abortions once a fetus's heartbeat is detectable. Above, Kasich in Washington, D.C., last month.

Ohio Gov. Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Limit, Rejects 'Heartbeat Bill'

7:33pm December 13, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

The Republican governor decided the time-limit measure is more likely to withstand legal challenges than a separate bill tied to sounds from the fetus.

The spleen, shown in the 19th-century French anatomy atlas, Traite Complet de L'Anatomie de L'Homme.

Meet The Spleen, The Strange Little Organ That Can Multiply

5:15pm December 13, 2016

by Erin Ross

In a year when venting spleen dominated much of public discourse, we consider the humble organ of that name. You can live without your spleen, but your immune system will be happier with it.

If you need to buy health insurance, don't procrastinate.

Sign Up For Health Coverage If You Need It, Despite GOP Repeal Plans

5:15pm December 13, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

Republicans' plans to overhaul the federal health law aren't expected to take effect immediately, so consumers can still sign up for 2017 coverage — and should, if they need insurance.

As of Friday, Wonder Woman will no longer be an honorary U.N. ambassador. A petition protesting her appointment called her "a large-breasted, white woman of impossible proportions." Above, a display at Comic-Con International 2016 shows the evolution of h

Wonder Woman's U.N. Job Comes To An End

5:10pm December 13, 2016

by Nurith Aizenman

The news broke this week: Her controversial tenure as honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls will conclude on Friday.

WFU Will Collaborate On National Study Of Exercise At The Molecular Level

4:22pm December 13, 2016

by Bethany Chafin

Wake Forest University will partner with colleges across the county to take part in a large national study.

Minnesota Vikings players bring down Washington wide receiver Art Monk during an NFL game in 1992. Monk was one of the lead plaintiffs in the $1 billion settlement with the NFL over brain injuries among former players.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenges To NFL Concussion Settlement

8:29pm December 12, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The court's decision regarding the estimated $1 billion settlement paves the way for the start of payouts to more than 20,000 former players over a degenerative brain disease.

Rise In Drug-Dependent Newborns Tied To Rural Areas, Study Finds

8:18pm December 12, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

A study published Monday finds that newborns suffering through drug withdrawal now make up at least 7.5 per 1,000 hospital births in rural areas, in contrast to 4.8 per 1,000 in urban areas.

Senate Republicans will move "right after the first of the year" on a resolution to replace the Affordable Care Act, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters Monday.

Obamacare's Demise Could Be Quicker Than Republicans Intend

6:51pm December 12, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Congressional leaders say they want a smooth transition from Obamacare. But insurance consultants say repealing the law before another plan is in place could jeopardize the insurance of millions.