Scientists Push Plan To Change How Researchers Define Alzheimer's
Research scientists say they want to define Alzheimer's by the biological changes it causes in the brain, rather than by symptoms like memory loss.
Health & Safety
Ky. Lawmakers Didn't Consult Federal Experts About Limiting Black Lung Claims Reviews
The federal agency that certifies physicians who diagnose black lung confirms it was not consulted, while medical groups call for repeal of the state law that they say will hurt sick coal miners.
Bill Of The Month: A Tale Of 2 CT Scanners — One Richer, One Poorer
Why is the price of a CT scan 33 times higher in a hospital emergency room than in an outpatient imaging center just down the street?
Children Face The Greatest Danger From Chemical Weapons
The effects of such weapons are more devastating for a number of reasons. And if children survive, they suffer from the trauma of the attack for far more years because they have more years to live.
Final 2018 Obamacare Numbers Show Decline In Enrollment
Fewer North Carolinians signed up for 2018 insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, mirroring a national trend.
Transgender Runners Can Race Boston Marathon Under Identified Gender
Organizers behind the Boston Marathon have expressed support for transgender people to race under the gender they identify, but transgender runners still face hurdles when it comes to registering.
Life Doesn't Go On After The Mudslides In Sierra Leone
The death toll was over 1,000. The survivors often feel the government has not helped them move forward. And they wonder if enough is being done to prevent new disasters.
Feminist Health Guide 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' Will Stop Publishing
The groundbreaking book was first released in the early 1970s. It gave women frank information about then-taboo topics like masturbation, birth control and female sexual anatomy.
Could You Fight Off Worms? Depends On Your Gut Microbes
Nearly 25 percent of people are infected with worms. New research suggests that gut microbes may be able to help in waging war against the parasites.
Medical Marijuana's 'Catch-22': Limits On Research Hinder Patient Relief
Suffering Americans seek medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids and other powerful pharmaceuticals. Though legal in 29 states, doctors say the lack of strong data make it hard to recommend.