A Worm That Can Really, Really Get Under Your Skin
And once it's there, it moves around. And around. There's a new report on the worm out this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Health & Safety
'She Says': One Sexual Assault Survivor's Search For Justice
A North Carolina woman was sexually assaulted almost three years ago. After navigating through the courts, dealing with the hospital and the police department, she has yet to find justice.
Separating Kids From Their Parents Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems
Though the federal government is changing its policy of separating immigrant children and parents, some children who were detained may suffer ongoing health consequences from the trauma.
A Pediatrician Reports Back From A Visit To A Children's Shelter Near The Border
Doctors worry that the trauma children experience when they were separated from their parents at the U.S. border could have lasting health effects.
Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan
A surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Gawande is probably best known for his work writing about how to improve quality and lower costs in health care.
The Refugees The World Barely Pays Attention To
They're known as 'climate refugees.' But there's not even an international definition for them, let alone recognition or protection.
Civil War Battlefield 'Limb Pit' Reveals Work Of Combat Surgeons
Scientists have been analyzing bones first uncovered by a utility crew digging at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia. The remains provide insights into surgery during the Civil War.
A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids
Meth has made a resurgence, and in some communities already stressed by opioid addiction it's doubling the burden on first responders, the criminal justice system and schools.
Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. How Much Is Too Much?
A study finds light drinkers have the lowest combined risk of getting cancer and dying prematurely — lower than nondrinkers. Alcohol is estimated to be the third-largest contributor to cancer deaths.
Canada's Legislature Votes To Legalize Marijuana; Sales Will Begin In Weeks
"We've just witnessed a historic vote for Canada. The end of 90 years of prohibition," Sen. Tony Dean, one of the bill's sponsors, told the CBC.