Health & Safety
Scientists used high-powered DNA sequencing to diagnose infections missed by usual lab tests. The pricey method is still experimental, but might offer a way to identify tough-to-diagnose infections.
Can Civilian Health Care Help Fix The VA? Congress Weighs In
In response to the crisis in lengthy wait times for medical care, Congress and veterans groups again are debating the proper role of private sector solutions.
Triad Residents Put Pressure on NC Lawmakers for Medicaid Expansion
The debate over Medicaid expansion in North Carolina is heating up again. On Tuesday, several members and organizers with Working America held a protest on Pomona Drive in Greensboro to raise awareness about the issue. They are lobbying state lawmakers to expand Medicaid eligibility as available under the Affordable Care Act.
Bursts Of Light Create Memories, Then Take Them Away
Scientists seem to have answered a fundamental question about the nature of memory. They have found compelling evidence that memories are made by strengthening connections between certain brain cells.
NC Veterans Agency Adds Hotline For Health Care Complaints
There's a new tip line veterans can call to report misconduct in Veterans Administration facilities.
New Guilford County Community Clinic Helps Fill the Gap for Uninsured
Cone Health is increasing medical care for Guilford County's uninsured.
VA Secretary Apologizes For 'Indefensible' Treatment Delays
Addressing a homeless veterans group Friday, Veterans Affairs Sec. Eric Shinseki says he will support a bill that would strengthen his office's ability to hire and fire staff within the VA system.
Embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Resigns
VA Sec. Eric Shinseki resigned Friday after meeting with President Obama. Obama praised Shinseki, but said the retired general feels that new leadership is needed to address the department's problems.
'Tip and Toss' to Reduce Mosquito Breeding
Rain is refreshing on a hot day, but what's left over can create a dangerous breeding environment.
Ready, Set, Spray! Brazil Battles Dengue Ahead Of The World Cup
With more than a million visitors expected for the games, Brazilian authorities are trying to control the mosquitoes that carry the disease and stop a sudden spike of cases in Sao Paulo.