Guilford County launches new doula program to improve birth experiences
The Every Baby Guilford program has a goal of reducing infant mortality disparities by 50% by 2026.
Health & Safety
What a Jim Crow-era asylum can teach us about mental health today
NBC journalist Antonia Hylton spent more than a decade piecing together the history of Maryland's first segregated asylum, where Black patients were forced into manual labor. Her new book is Madness.
Coronavirus FAQ: How long does my post-COVID protection last? When is it booster time?
How long does immunity last after an infection? Are rapid tests always accurate? How often is a booster in order? In this installment of our FAQ series, we look into questions about "COVID time."
Hearing loss is greater among people living in rural areas, study finds
A new study looking at hearing loss finds that it's greater among people living in rural areas. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with audiologist Nicholas Reed, who co-authored the study.
King Charles III 'doing well' after scheduled prostate treatment, Queen Camilla says
The 75-year-old British monarch is doing well after undergoing a "corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camilla said Friday as she left the private hospital where he was being treated.
North Carolina state workers' health plan ending coverage for certain weight-loss drugs
The health insurance program for North Carolina government workers, teachers, retirees and their families soon won’t cover popular but expensive anti-obesity drugs, the result of a price fight with the manufacturer of two brand-name medications.
To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker
An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app.
New gene-editing tools may help wipe out mosquito-borne diseases
Scientists say gene-editing technology may eradicate a mosquito in the U.S. that spreads dengue and other diseases. Concerns remain about the possible environmental impact of bioengineered mosquitoes.
Federal lawsuit is aimed at $320M Novant Health acquisition deal
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block Winston-Salem-based Novant Health from acquiring two regional hospitals. The complaint says that if the deal were to proceed, prices for medical services could rise.
A Kansas woman's death reignited concerns about domestic violence during pregnancy
The death of a Kansas woman last summer has brought attention to the higher rates of domestic violence during pregnancy. It comes as shelters say they're seeing a rise in requests for help.