Cardinal 'Lost The Public's Trust. They Lost Our Trust,' Says DHHS Secretary
North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services has had enough of the leadership at Charlotte-based Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.
Health & Safety
In Ads, Tobacco Companies Admit They Made Cigarettes More Addictive
A federal judge ordered tobacco companies to pay for ads warning that their products are deadly and that they manipulated them to be addictive. But the form of the ads may be dulling their effect.
Puerto Rico's Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery
Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain.
Light Therapy Might Help People With Bipolar Depression
Light therapy can help treat depression that's part of seasonal affective disorder, but it hasn't worked so well for treating bipolar disorder. It may come down to when people are exposed to light.
How Kenya Got To Be #3 On A Survey Of Most Generous Nations
In the latest World Giving Index, global giving was down. But there were exceptions — especially in Africa.
YouTube Faces Increased Criticism That It's Unsafe For Kids
Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.
Texans With HIV Cope With Homes And Medicines Ruined By Hurricane Harvey
The hurricane closed pharmacies and clinics for a week or longer. Floodwaters spoiled drugs. People who fled to other states couldn't get their prescriptions filled for HIV medicine.
Apps Can Cut Blue Light From Devices, But Do They Help You Sleep?
Lots of phone and tablet apps promise to improve sleep by filtering out the blue light from device screens. But that won't help if the reason you're not getting enough shut-eye is caffeine or stress.
Saving Lives Via Text Message
The suicide rate for teenage girls is at a 40-year high. A nonprofit called Crisis Text Line is providing help — sometimes lifesaving help — through a medium trusted by young people: text messages.
Should Hospitals Be Punished For Post-Surgical Patients' Opioid Addiction?
Many surgeons prescribe strong pain medicine without knowing how much their patients actually need. A group of doctors says hospitals should be accountable for patients' long-term opioid use.