Winston-Salem Art Show Benefits HIV/AIDS Organization
A Winston-Salem Art gallery is partnering with a local organization to help raise money for Triad residents who have been infected with HIV/AIDS.
Health & Safety
Silica Rule Changes Delayed While Workers Face Health Risks
Regulations to restrict the amount of silica dust that workers can inhale were set decades ago, and workplace safety experts say that limit needs to be cut in half. A proposal for new rules was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for a 90-day review, but almost two years later, it's still under review.
Debate Rages On Even As Research Ban On Gun Violence Ends
President Obama has ordered an end to a 16-year-old ban on federal funding of research on guns and health. But the political controversy that led to the ban in the first place is far from over.
Aging Poorly: Another Act Of Baby Boomer Rebellion
Many of them have cut out smoking, and rates of heart attack and emphysema have declined. But baby boomers are burdened with diabetes, hypertension and many other chronic conditions. Researchers say too little exercise and a rise in obesity threaten baby boomers' golden years.
Tracking Rape In Syria Through Social Media
Researchers are using data from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media sites. There are, however, questions about the accuracy of the reports coming from Syria.
FMLA Not Really Working For Many Employees
Labor organizations say the Family and Medical Leave Act is too restrictive and that workers often have to choose between their family and their livelihood. Now, there are calls for Congress to expand the law and provide paid leave.
The Unexpected Side Effects Of Chemotherapy
Undergoing chemotherapy is an unpleasant and often disruptive experience that can radically transform a cancer patient's life. From nausea and hair loss, to so-called "chemo-brain" and "metal mouth," the side effects can vary drastically and many are unexpected.
Got A Superbug? Bring In The Robots
Johns Hopkins Hospital is using disinfecting robots to kill dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in its hospital rooms. Since it began using the machines, the hospital has seen the number of untreatable infections fall by a stunning 64 percent.
Getting a New Father
StoryLine gives voice to everyday people throughout our community as they share
FDA Challenges Stem Cell Companies As Patients Run Out Of Time
With limited options, some Americans are willing to pay thousands of dollars for stem cell replacement therapy. But the Food and Drug Administration, as well as many scientists, have concerns about its safety and argue more research and oversight is needed.