Scientists Report First Cure Of HIV In A Child, Say It's A Game-Changer
Scientists say a Mississippi child has been cured of HIV. The research findings, released Sunday, could help cure other HIV-infected newborns.
Health & Safety
Infections With 'Nightmare Bacteria' Are On The Rise In U.S. Hospitals
Federal health officials warned that a dangerous group of superbugs has become increasingly common in hospitals. The bacteria are said to be resistant to virtually all antibiotics.
Number Of Early Childhood Vaccines Not Linked To Autism
A government study of the medical records of 1,000 kids found no correlation between the number of vaccines a child received and his or her risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Hundreds of High Point Residents Getting Emergency Food Lion Gift Cards
More than 800 High Point families will get help replacing food they lost in recent storms.
Why Scientists Held Back Details On A Unique Botulinum Toxin
Journals usually require researchers to reveal genetic sequences for a toxin that is the subject of a scientific paper. The requirement was waived for a new botulinum toxin because of security risks.
Under 30? The President Would Like You To Know Health Care Is Hip
The White House is desperate to recruit the millennial crowd, prompting some unusual media appearances for the president. Will they work?
Wake Up And Smell The Caffeine. It's A Powerful Drug
Around the world, many of us start our day with a drug derived from a natural insecticide: caffeine. Murray Carpenter tells the tale in Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts and Hooks Us.
Power Outages Cause Food Shortages For Triad Families: High Point Non-Profits Seek Donations
As some in the Piedmont get their power back, they're discovering they have little or no food. One community needs your help.
For Sandy Hook Killer's Father, Tragedy Outweighs Love For His Son
Peter Lanza opened up to writer Andrew Solomon about Adam's life and how he tried to help him. Solomon says, "[Peter] would've liked to save the world and himself from the horror of what happened."
Health Care Law Helps Entrepreneurs Quit Their Day Jobs
Employer-provided health care can deter people from leaving their jobs to start their own businesses. Analysts say Obamacare could alleviate so-called entrepreneur lock.