Rabies Case Found In Guilford County
Guilford County's twelfth case of animal rabies this year has been confirmed.
Health & Safety
Halting Schizophrenia Before It Starts
Schizophrenia typically starts in the late teens or early 20s. But if you could stop that first psychotic break, could you stop the mental illness in its tracks? Some doctors think so.
How Animals Hacked The Rainbow And Got Stumped On Blue
There's more than one way to make color, nature tells us. And more than one way to use it to your own advantage.
Ebola Knocked West African Countries Off Development Ladder
A working Ebola vaccine is still at least months away, and in the meantime, the epidemic is ravaging the economies of West Africa.
Broken Hips: Preventing A Fall Can Save Your Life
Twenty percent of people who fall and break a hip after age 50 die within a year, and women are at greatest risk. But you can reduce the odds of falling. Here's how.
Feeling Like A Holiday Glutton? It May Be Time To Try A Fast
Restricting your calories for short periods of time may be one way to counter seasonal overeating. A few studies make a cautious but encouraging case for the health benefits of regular "minifasts."
Why The ER Doctor Asks Patients What's Happening At Home
Some people would argue that the emergency room isn't the right place to deal with patients' personal problems. But the ills that lead people to seek care are often tied to their challenging lives.
Doctors Warn That Soft Bedding Puts Babies At Risk
Pediatricians have been telling parents for years that soft bedding, such as pillows and blankets, raises the risk of suffocation for babies. But many parents don't seem to be paying attention.
Obamacare 'Glitch' Puts Subsidies Out Of Reach For Many Families
The health care law gives subsidies to those whose employers' insurance isn't affordable, but that's based on the cost of worker-only coverage. Adding family to a plan can send prices out of reach.
Your Adult Siblings May Be The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
Sibling relationships are the longest-lasting family ties we have, and they're among the most likely to bring health and happiness as we age. Think on that when your brother grabs the wishbone.