Demand for new COVID-19 vaccine rises in Forsyth County
Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is up significantly in Forsyth County, about a month after the FDA approved a new formulation of the shot.
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Can we combat our sedentary lives? New podcast series 'Body Electric' investigates
Our bodies aren't designed for spending hours in a chair. Body Electric examines how we can change the relationship between technology and our bodies to sit less, get off our screens and feel better.
Michigan Democrats want to ease access to abortion. But one Democrat is saying no
Michigan Democrats want to pass new bills to remove abortion obstacles like a 24-hour waiting period, and a ban on Medicaid reimbursement. But one Democrat doesn't agree — and they need her vote.
Audit recommended University of North Carolina mandate training that could mitigate shootings
A 2020 internal audit at the University of North Carolina’s flagship campus — the location of two gun-related lockdowns this academic year — recommended the school consider requiring faculty and staff be trained in how to respond to an active shooter.
The situation in Gaza from a doctor on the ground
Dr. Medhat Abbas, Gaza's Health Ministry director general, said his hospital was already short on medical supplies and medications. Now, with military strikes that have killed hundreds, it's worse.
Republican group pushes for exceptions to Missouri's abortion ban
Missouri is turning to voters after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 'Roe v. Wade.' Abortion rights advocates are trying to repeal the ban in 2024 — and that includes a new Republican-led nonprofit.
North Carolina receives nearly $15 million to boost mental health services for children and families
North Carolina is receiving $14.8 million to support mental health initiatives for children and families.
Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids
With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.
Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.
What survivors of trauma have taught this eminent psychiatrist about hope
In his new book, 97-year-old Robert Jay Lifton shares the "survivor wisdom" he's learned from those who've lived through terrible events — the Holocaust, Hiroshima, POW camps.