Danger signs to look out for: What happens to the body in extreme heat
The extreme summer heat impacting millions in the U.S. will likely continue through August. Of all extreme weather conditions - heat is the most deadly.
Health & Safety
Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle
As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
Egypt's vanishing village men: Risking it all to get to Europe
Egypt now has the highest number of illegal migrants to Europe, lured by smugglers who charge a big fee for a risky voyage by sea. We interview families who had a loved one on the shipwrecked Adriana.
'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.
Blue Cross NC reports over $4M in child welfare investments
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is touting the over $4 million in investments it’s made in child welfare programs.
Living Better: how increasing small movements can make a big difference
Most of us know that exercise is good for our health. But what about all the other ways we move during the day?
El Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weather
El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.
An 16-year-old died while working at a poultry plant in Mississippi
The teenager died after he became entangled in a machine he was cleaning late last Friday. Labor laws prohibit anyone under 18 from working in meat plants because of the hazardous conditions.
You know those folks who had COVID but no symptoms? A new study offers an explanation
Everybody knows someone — maybe it's you — who got COVID but never got sick or who thinks they never got COVID at all. A new study found one possible reason, involving a certain gene and common colds.
Guilford County approves new doula program to combat infant mortality
Guilford County officials have approved funds to support a community-based doula program to combat infant mortality.