Health & Safety

Researchers draw blood from a boy enrolled in the dengue study at a clinic in Managua, Nicaragua.

Scientists Solve 50-Year-Old Mystery About Breakbone Fever

5:20pm November 02, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

For decades, scientists have noticed something particular about a mosquito-borne virus: The second infection can cause your blood vessels to leak, like with Ebola. Now scientists think they know why.

Shannan Wheeler says he suffered chemical injuries on his arms after a fire broke out at the Arkema chemical plant 3 miles from where he lives. He's now part of a lawsuit against the company.

After Chemical Fires, Texans Worry About Toxic Effects

4:38pm November 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Some residents and first responders are suing the chemical company Arkema, claiming it didn't do enough to protect them from fires that started at one of its plant near Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

Some creams sold for skin lightening can contain high levels of steroids.

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Imported Skin Creams Can Pose Unexpected Risks

4:25pm November 02, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Doctors were surprised to find a patient using a powerful steroid cream bought without a prescription at an African store in Washington, D.C. It was also easy to buy online.

Clad in shimmering minidresses, the 23 contestants in this year's Miss Peru pageant each stated a fact about gender violence.

Miss Peru Contestants Startle Peruvians By Sharing Stats On Gender Violence

2:56pm November 02, 2017

by Elda L. Cantú

October saw several high profile cases of violence against women in Peru. So the beauty pageant decided it was time to speak up. How did Peru react?

Cage-free chickens stand in a fenced pasture near Waukon, Iowa.

'Big Chicken' Connects Poultry Farming To Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

2:40pm November 02, 2017

by Terry Gross

In her new book, health journalist Maryn McKenna explores how many of the chickens consumed in the U.S. have been fed antibiotics, which can lead to serious infections in humans.

Opioid Commission Delivers Recommendations

12:08pm November 02, 2017

by Greg Allen

A commission chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has delivered a long list of recommendations to President Trump in its final report on the country's opioid crisis.

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Safety Report Issued For Triad Hospitals

11:00am November 02, 2017

by Neal Charnoff

Safety grades are down a notch for two of the Triad's three main hospitals.

Maps Depict Worst-Case Coal Ash Spills Near Duke Plants

8:57am November 02, 2017

by David Boraks, WFAE

What if a dam holding back coal ash burst at one of Duke Energy's coal plants in the Carolinas or Midwest?

UNICEF Report: 300 Million Cases Of Violence Against Children Ages 2 To 4

7:13pm November 01, 2017

by Diane Cole

A new report takes account of the harm inflicted on children, starting in infancy and going up through adolescence (a teenager is murdered every 7 minutes).

White House Opioid Commission Presents Final Recommendations To President Trump

5:03pm November 01, 2017

White House Opioid Commission member Bertha Madras, PhD., speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the recommendations she presented to President Trump today for ameliorating the nation's opioid epidemic.