State Revokes Winston-Salem Adult Care Center License
State officials have suspended the license of Cornerstone Living Center of Winston-Salem, saying conditions there endanger the health, safety and welfare of its 76 residents.
Health & Safety
Bugs: Not What's For Dinner — Until They're Tastier, Maybe
A U.K. researcher says the environmental argument for eating bugs isn't working on its own. She says chefs and policymakers must "make insect dishes appeal as food, not just a way to save the planet."
A Neurosurgeon Reflects On The 'Awe And Mystery' Of The Brain
In his memoir Do No Harm, Henry Marsh confesses to the uncertainties he's dealt with as a surgeon, revisits his triumphs and failures and reflects on the enigmas of the brain and consciousness.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Arkansas Ban On Abortion After 12 Weeks
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has blocked an Arkansas law that bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The case was filed by two doctors on their own and their patients' behalf.
Supreme Court Says Locals Can Make Pill-Makers Pay For Drug Disposal
The court decision means companies are on the hook for helping at least some consumers in California safely dispose of leftover pills and other medicine. Similar measures are in the works elsewhere.
It's Been A Hard 12-Step Road For Zanzibar's Heroin Addicts
An island off the coast of Tanzania has one of the world's highest addiction rates. But the majority of its people, who are Muslims, are uneasy with the 12-step recovery program's Christian concepts.
Second Opinions Are Often Sought, But Their Value Isn't Clear
Patients facing serious illnesses often seek medical reviews of their cases. Some people glean helpful advice, but researchers don't have much data about whether the consults lead to better results.
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Children Years Later
Giving the newborn one last boost of blood from the placenta may help increase social and motor skills at age 4, a study finds. Earlier studies have found health benefits in infancy.
Yadkin County Looks To State For Help To Re-Open Hospital
Yadkin County officials will seek help from the state to get the needed license to run the county's only hospital.
Attempt To Get More People On Board With Organ Donation Backfires
To increase the number of organ donors in the U.S., psychologists have advocated for changes to how we ask people to donate. In California, officials tried something new — but it may have backfired.