U.S. Air Pollution Still Kills Thousands Every Year, Study Concludes
An analysis examining mortality among millions of Americans concludes that a tiny decrease in levels of soot could save about 12,000 lives each year.
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Traffic Fatalities Rising In Winston-Salem
There's been an uptick in traffic deaths in the Winston-Salem area. A vehicle crash on June 11 marked the 12th crash fatality of 2017.
My Improbable Graduation: From A Tiny Village In Ghana To Johns Hopkins
George Mwinnyaa didn't get high enough scores for admission in his homeland. So he put his dreams on hold. Here's how he came to earn his diploma at Johns Hopkins University.
Left Behind: Treating The Crisis Of Veteran Suicide
Suicide is a major health concern across the U.S., especially among military veterans.
Governor's Report: Opioid Deaths Surge In Forsyth County
Forsyth County had the largest increase among urban counties in opioid-related deaths between 2005 and 2015, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Roy Cooper's office.
Racial And Ethnic Disparities Persist In Sudden Infant Deaths
Babies in Native American and Alaska Native families are at higher risk of sudden unexplained infant death, despite years of effort to reduce the toll. African-American families also face higher risk.
Lead Dust From Firearms Can Pose A Silent Health Risk
The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.
Life Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live
Geographic inequality in life span is growing in the United States, with people in some counties living more than 20 years longer than those in others.
States Give New Parents Baby Boxes To Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
The baby boxes that Finland gives to all new mothers are legendary. Now states in the U.S. are experimenting with them as a way to encourage safe sleep practices and reduce SIDS.
Treat Gun Violence Like A Public Health Crisis, One Program Says
A violence prevention program takes a public health approach to the gun violence in Chicago, where the program has struggled to find funding. In New York, the program has seen big results.