Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques
New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease.
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Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds
At issue is whether a state, in this case, South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
What 'Adolescence' gets right about teen boys — according to a psychologist
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, about how the Netflix show Adolescence depicts the struggles of young boys.
Measles outbreak in west Texas continues while cuts on health agencies loom
While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the outbreak.
State officials lift burn ban amid ongoing wildfires
The North Carolina Forest Service is lifting its statewide ban on open burning, effective 8 a.m. Wednesday. It was first instituted on March 21 due to high wildfire risk.
Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research
Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.
Officials to distribute oral rabies vaccines to raccoons in western N.C.
Vaccine baits coated in fishmeal will be dropped by air in 17 counties including Ashe, Avery and Watauga. When bitten, the bait releases liquid triggering an immune response that protects against infection.
Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self
Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope.
Do you know the red flags for problem gambling?
Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling.
Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds
Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.