Mother's Milk May Help Prevent Blindness In Preemies
Babies born premature are at risk for eye damage that can cause blindness, like it did for Stevie Wonder. Babies who are fed breast milk are much less likely to be affected.
Health & Safety
Questions Remain Over Handling Of A Forsyth County Custody Case
A custody case involving five children in Kernersville is putting a spotlight on the Forsyth County Department of Social Services and a District Court judge.
Aziz Ansari's Show Gives Me Pause About Being An Indian Dad In America
The U.S.-born creator of Master of None loved working with his Indian folks. But as the father of a 6-year-old, I worry that family ties here aren't as strong as in my homeland.
The Debate Is On: To Deworm Or Not To Deworm?
The common practice, endorsed by WHO: give deworming medications to all kids at risk of intestinal worms. A new report questions if there's any real benefit.
Waking Up Without Power Starts The Day Off Wrong
Rolling blackouts and power shortages make it hard to get anything done in Africa — from cooking a hot breakfast to running a small business.
What Our Reporters Learned From The World's Teenage Girls: #15Girls
The girls we met shook up our ideas about everything: menstruation, child brides, soccer, school, whether parents favor boys over girls.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Texas Abortion Law Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Texas law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and requires abortion clinics to have the facilities of an outpatient surgical center.
An Ill Newborn, A Loving Family And A Litany Of Wrenching Choices
As families consider how far to push an infant's medical care, a chasm can open between the parents' hopes and what doctors and nurses consider realistic. How do you measure a baby's quality of life?
Preventable Colon Cancer Deaths Cost The Economy $6.4 Billion
People in lower-income communities are more likely to die of colon cancer, often because they don't get diagnosed early enough. Those premature deaths take a financial toll, too.
Child Brides, Syrian Refugees: These Groups May Be Able To Help: #15Girls
You wanted to know what you could do to make life better for the teen girls in our series. We have a list of groups you might consider contacting.