North Carolina's birth rate has rebounded after a pandemic dip
North Carolina’s birth rate has rebounded after a significant dip during the pandemic.
Health & Safety
What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that Sen. Schumer wants investigated
Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.
Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it
Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.
New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...
The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?
Concerns are raised about whether cannabis is safe for older users
Many senior citizens are using cannabis to deal with chronic health conditions but experts say they should beware of potentially negative interactions with medications and other problems.
Critics say the FDA could do more to regulate caffeinated energy drinks
Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking the FDA to investigate the energy drink PRIME. It's become popular with kids, but doctors worry about the beverage's high caffeine content.
An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs
Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.
New measures are being taken to reduce heat-related deaths in Phoenix
Forecasters are predicting record temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. Last year, the Phoenix metro saw a record number of heat-related deaths. New measures are being taken to reduce health risks.
This is not a joke: Chinese people are eating — and poking fun at — #whitepeoplefood
The playful term is trending on social media: Urban workers are embracing (even while joking about) easy-to-fix, healthy Western-style lunches — think sandwiches, veggies ... a lonely baked potato.
U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Black women are most at risk
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of the world's high-income countries. Death rates remain the highest among Black women, and have more than doubled over the last 20 years.