The study included 12 patients who suffer from a subset of Type 1 diabetes known as hypoglycemic unawareness, characterized by unexpected and dangerous drops in blood sugar

Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.

A new study has sparked debate on the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants, as well as on the severity of those symptoms.

They all showed off their talents at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The theme: How youth keep cultural traditions alive.

Vaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to vaccinate bats.

While the building remains closed, officials say residents seeking assistance can visit the Family Justice Center in High Point.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

The UNAIDS annual report warns that Trump-era HIV funding cuts could lead to 6 million more infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 — as low-income countries struggle to fill the gap.

*Editor's note: Mebane has since updated their water advisory. You can find the latest here.To preserve diminished water resources due to Chantal flood damage to the local treatment plant, Mebane non-essential businesses are temporarily closed. Residents are being told to use city water only for medical requirements, showers, restroom usage, and when bottled water is unavailable.

Journavx is the first truly new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration in more than 20 years. But the drug is expensive, and many people can't get it yet.