Health & Safety
Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. Vegan activists of color explain why
The increase in nonwhite Americans identifying as vegetarian and eating less meat is part of the longstanding work of vegan activists of color to make plant-based eating more accessible.
How to get rid of medical debt — or avoid it in the first place
Bills can add up fast when you're dealing with a health crisis. And if you can't pay them, they can wreak havoc on your finances. Here's how to stay out of medical debt — or make it go away.
Black lab technicians at Johns Hopkins remember the man who changed their lives
Fred Gilliam and Jerry Harris remember Vivien Thomas, who in the '60s ran a research lab at Johns Hopkins Hospital, helping invent surgical techniques — even though he didn't have a medical degree.
How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public
New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates.
Period tracker app Flo developing 'anonymous mode' to quell post-Roe privacy concerns
The period tracker app Flo is developing an "anonymous mode" in the wake of privacy concerns after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Where abortion is banned, someone's phone activity could be used as criminal evidence
Search histories, geolocation and health data — or any digital breadcrumbs suggesting an illegal abortion was researched or sought — may be targeted by prosecutors in states with abortion bans.
41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt. Here are some ways to try to avoid it
High deductibles, copays and health care costs are fueling a massive debt crisis in the U.S. In our ongoing investigation into medical debt, we look at ways to stay out of the health care debt trap.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines is rising in Forsyth County after FDA approves shots for those under 5
Forsyth County's youngest residents are now getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
FDA says COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types
With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.