To Know the True Meaning Of Solar Energy, Ask A Powerless Rice Farmer
Renewable energy is critical when it comes to climate change. But there's a life-altering benefit for the 1.1 billion who live without electricity.
Health & Safety
As HIV Diagnoses Drop, The South Lags Behind
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show new cases of HIV infection have dropped by almost 20 percent in the past decade.
Kentucky's New Governor Could Roll Back Medicaid, Even As State Benefits
Jackson County resident Angel Strong is on Medicaid, the health program for low-income Americans, but voted for Matt Bevin because she believe too many people in Jackson County rely on the government.
Mom Left Me Money: Do I Owe Uncle Sam For My Health Subsidy?
Not all income is equal when it comes to figuring out eligibility for federal tax credits that help lower-income consumers pay for their health insurance premiums.
The U.S. Is A World Leader In Gun Deaths
In just about every region, the United States ranks high — with one exception.
Marijuana Extract May Help Some Children With Epilepsy, Study Finds
The first studies of cannabidiol show promise for treatment-resistant epilepsy, but researchers caution that these are preliminary results and bigger, better studies are needed.
'Eat Up': How Cultural Messages Can Lead To Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities, but existing research and treatments often don't take into account the cultural factors that come into play in minority communities.
What If The Pharmacist Just Dropped Pills Into Your Hand?
That's what happens in countries like Malawi, where pill bottles are in short supply. So an Indiana-based charity has collected more than 1 million vials to donate.
Is It Safe For Medical Residents To Work 30-Hour Shifts?
Young doctors being trained at dozens of hospitals around the country are being asked to work up to 30 hours straight as part of a study. Critics say the study is risky and unethical.
People Of Color With Albinism Ask: Where Do I Belong?
Albinism affects people of all races, but for people of color, a lack of pigment can leave them struggling to fit in.