Giving Some Guilford County Children BackPacks Full of Hope
One area non-profit wants to increase public awareness of child hunger in Guilford County.
Health & Safety
To End Addiction Epidemic, States Focus On Stopping Doctor Shoppers
Nearly every state has a prescription drug monitoring program that's meant to end abuse of opioids and other powerful pain medicines. But many of these programs have a big loophole: they're voluntary.
Keep Or Kill Last Lab Stocks Of Smallpox? Time To Decide, Says WHO
"If smallpox is outlawed, only outlaws will have smallpox," says one NIH virologist. Others say keeping vials of deadly virus just invites a horrific accident or theft. WHO is about to vote — again.
Mental Health 101: Program Helps Police Intervene In Crises
The intersection of law enforcement and mental health has been an issue in Connecticut since the Newtown shootings. One city is training its officers to better decipher delicate situations.
Anti-Aging Hormone Could Make You Smarter
Scientists have found that a hormone associated with long life also seems to make people smarter. The gene strengthens the connections between brain cells, a process that's essential for learning.
A Cartoonist's Funny, Heartbreaking Take On Caring For Aging Parents
In Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, Roz Chast combines text, cartoons, sketches and photos to describe her interactions with her parents during the last years of their lives.
The Comeback Of Polio Is A Public Health Emergency
The paralyzing virus had seemed on the verge of disappearing. But this year cases are being reported in 10 countries. The World Health Organization has responded with strict vaccination rules.
Donald Sterling, Philanthropist: What To Do With His Donations?
UCLA cancelled a $3 million donation from LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling, because of racist comments Sterling made in a recording. The donation was to go towards kidney research.
'Provocative' Research Turns Skin Cells Into Sperm
Scientists were able to make immature sperm cells. If they can make the sperm viable, researchers could help men who thought they'd never have kids. But the findings also raise ethical questions.
Maybe That BPA In Your Canned Food Isn't So Bad After All
There's been lots of debate about whether tiny amounts of the chemical have the potential to cause health problems. A new FDA study supports a previous conclusion that the chemical is safe for people.