Wildfire in Stokes County leads to evacuations
In Stokes County, a wildfire has led to evacuation plans for some residents. As of Sunday afternoon, no injuries have been reported.
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A disappearing island: 'The water is destroying us, one house at a time'
The island of Nyangai off the coast of Sierra Leone is on the frontline of climate change. More frequent and intense weather has eroded Nyangai to a nubbin. Residents who remain fear for its future.
One woman's controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are
Louise Vincent has used drugs since she was 13. Research shows millions of Americans like her aren't ready or able to stop. Vincent believes it's time people accept that.
Some doctors have stopped recommending weight loss. Here's why
In an attempt to curb misdiagnosis or health care avoidance, some providers are encouraging overweight patients to exercise and eat healthily without addressing weight at all. Other medical professionals think it's important to talk about.
COMIC: What it's like living with an underactive thyroid
When a writer started suffering from near-constant fatigue, his doctors were stumped at first. Here's his journey to understand and live with hypothyroidism, a disease that affects millions.
Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.
Africa's flourishing art scene is a smash hit at Art X
It's Art Month in Nigeria — and a highlight is the celebration of art that is Art X, a wide-ranging fair that highlights "Black portraiture" as well as other creations from the continent.
In the new book "The Farmer's Wife", author Helen Rebanks balances recipes and life
Scott Simon speaks to Helen Rebanks about her farm life as laid out in her book, "The Farmer's Wife." They are joined by actor Nick Offerman, who occasionally works on Rebanks' farm.
Greensboro considers growing Behavioral Health Response Team to better help residents
Greensboro officials are considering growing the Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT) to better help unhoused residents or individuals facing emergency health crises.
Extreme drought conditions impact 9 North Carolina counties
The state Department of Environmental Quality has placed nine North Carolina counties in the extreme drought category, also known as D3.