When Mom Has Alzheimer's, A Stranger Comes For Christmas
The holidays can be difficult for families dealing with Alzheimer's, especially if the person with the disease is the one who used to be the heart and soul of Christmas.
Health & Safety
Drug Overdose Deaths On The Rise In North Carolina
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of deaths from drug overdoses i
With Winter Here, Many Kids Could Use Vitamin D Supplements
You can get vitamin D through diet alone, but it may not be easy. A significant percentage of young kids are falling short. Blame the weak sun of winter, and sunscreen in summer.
Coloradans Will Put Single-Payer Health Care To A Vote
Colorado voters made the state the first to legalize recreational pot. In 2016, a ballot initiative could establish another first: a single-payer health system that provides universal coverage.
Brain Surgery Serenade: Man Plays Saxophone During Tumor Removal
Partially sedated, Spanish musician Carlos Aguilera played "Misty" and read sheet music to help neurosurgeoons preserve his talents.
The Neuroscience Of Musical Perception, Bass Guitars And Drake
Recent research hints at how the human brain is uniquely able to recognize and enjoy music. Timing in your brain is nearly everything.
This Holiday Season, Give The Gift Of World Disease
We played the latest version of Pandemic with four real-life epidemiologists. And it made them sweat!
Obamacare Deadline Extended As Demand For Health Insurance Rises
The deadline to sign up for an Obamacare health insurance plan starting on Jan. 1 was extended until Friday because the web site was overwhelmed. Demand was up, but that might be because the penalties for not having insurance are increasing.
Kaiser Permanente's New Medical School Will Focus On Teamwork
The California-based health care provider plans to enroll its first students in 2019. It's the latest of 20 U.S. medical schools opened in the past decade to boost the number of primary care doctors.
If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Mumps: Medical Tips For Year-End Travelers
Winter travelers need to think about measles, mumps, polio and bug repellents.