Longhorned Tick – A Livestock Pest – Found In North Carolina
A tick species that's new to North Carolina has been found in the western part of the state. The longhorned tick was discovered on an opossum in Polk County and reported to the U.S.
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Abortion Rights Advocates Preparing For Life After Roe v. Wade
With Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination still up for debate, activists are planning for potential battles in state legislatures if the court eventually weakens national abortion rights.
The Dreams Of Today's Teen Girl Activists
The young leaders of Girl Up were in Washington, D.C., this week to network and to lobby Congress on gender issues.
Your Turn: When Parents Push Too Hard ... Or Not Enough
We asked our readers: Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?
Cities Planning Supervised Drug Injection Sites Fear Justice Department Reaction
More than a dozen cities from San Francisco to New York are trying to open safe injection sites for heroin users. But worries about a crackdown from the Justice Department have local leaders on edge.
Trump Administration Cuts Funding For ACA Navigators
It will soon be harder for North Carolina residents to seek help when looking for health insurance. Federal grant money that supports Affordable Care Act navigators has been significantly cut.
Mare's Milk For Health? Europeans Look To Horses For Ancient Remedy
Chekhov and Tolstoy swore by its curative powers. While mare's milk remains a niche product, its reputation as a health elixir is causing trouble for European producers in a more regulated age.
Experimental Drugs Boost Elderly Immune Systems, Raising Hopes For Anti-Aging Effects
Two drugs appear to support immune function of elderly people and may be important for future research into anti-aging treatments.
A Simple Emergency Room Intervention Can Help Cut Suicide Risk
ER workers helped patients who arrived after a suicide attempt develop a tailored "safety plan," that included coping strategies of what to do and whom to call if the urge arose again.
Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic Straws To Be More Flexible
As cities and companies — including Starbucks — move to oust straws in a bid to reduce pollution, people with disabilities say they're losing access to a necessary, lifesaving tool.