HIV Returns In Infected Toddler, Dashing Hopes Of Imminent Cure
Federal officials have announced that a young Mississippi girl, once thought to have been cured of HIV, now once again has detectable levels of the virus.
Health & Safety
What Looks Like Overcharging By Your Hospital Might Not Be
In 2012, Medicare was rocked by allegations that hospitals were systematically overcharging the program by miscoding electronic medical records. A study released Wednesday took another look.
Guilford County Reports Fifth Case of Rabies
A rabid fox attacks a Guilford County child, the county's fifth recorded case of rabies in 2014.
As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves
Rick Rayburn became a full-time caregiver to Marianne, his wife of 42 years, after she developed dementia. She may not be the woman he married, but he says she's helping him become a better husband.
Teen Tries To Be The Parent His Own Dad Never Was
Marvin Ramos' father says Ramos ruined his life by having a child at 17. But while he struggles, Ramos, now 18, is determined to be an active part of his daughter's life.
Between Stress And Poor Health, A Two-Way Street Tread By Many
NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a nationwide poll about the stress felt by Americans, where it comes from and what they do about it. Reporter Richard Knox cherry-picks some of the more interesting results for Robert Siegel.
Study Could Lead to Changes in High Blood Pressure Treatment
A new study conducted by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center calls into question the commonly accepted medical advice that lower blood pressure is always better.
Summer Takes Toll on Blood/Platelet Donations
The American Red Cross is in need of blood and platelet donors to help ease a summer slump in donations. Types O negative, B negative and A negative are in especially short supply.
Chicago And A Pair Of Counties Bring Lawsuit Against OxyContin Makers
Two California counties and the city of Chicago, hard hit by OxyContin addiction, are suing the drug's manufacturers. Reporter Emily Green says they're charging that the drug-makers have contributed to an epidemic of prescription drug abuse.
Entrepreneurs Buzzing Over Medical Marijuana In Florida
Polls show that Sunshine State voters are likely to approve a measure legalizing medical marijuana in November. Businesses are already flocking to the state, eager to set up shop.