Wake Forest Baptist Health Cancer Researchers Awarded $2.5 Million Grant
Wake Forest Baptist Health has received a $2.5 million award to study treatment options for aggressive cancers.
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No Evidence Hydroxychloroquine Is Helpful In Preventing COVID-19, Study Finds
A study of more than 800 health workers, first responders and others finds that taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 is no better than a placebo in preventing the illness.
For Children With Severe Anxiety, Drugs Plus Therapy Help Best
Children and teens with severe anxiety benefit most from both psychotherapy and medication, a study finds. But it can be hard for families to find and pay for high-quality therapy.
Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode: pore vacuuming, a hot trend in Korean beauty. A suction pen excavates grime from your face.
California Court Helps Kids By Healing Parents' Addictions
A special court in Sacramento, Calif., aims to keep families together by getting treatment for parents who have substance abuse problems, instead of sending off their kids to foster care.
Despite Overdose Epidemic, Georgia Caps The Number Of Opioid Treatment Clinics
Georgia has stopped licensing new clinics that provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Some call the state's move irresponsible. Others say the clinics aren't regulated enough.
A Crisis With Scant Data: States Move To Count Drug-Dependent Babies
Getting good information is critical to figuring out where resources need to go to treat newborns dependent on opioids. Pennsylvania relies on old and incomplete statistics, but that may be changing.
Tiny Opioid Patients Need Help Easing Into Life
More babies are being born dependent on opioids. The good news is they can safely be weaned from the drug. But there is little research on which medical treatment is best, or on the long-term effects.
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.