Where You Live Affects Your Happiness And Health, But How Exactly?
Bike commuting, access to health care and racial diversity contribute to higher levels of well-being in communities.
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Greensboro To Inspect Apartments Near Unit Ravaged By Fatal Fire
The City of Greensboro may soon inspect apartments near the one that burnt down on Summit Ave., killing five children.
California STDs Raging At All Time Highs For Third Year In A Row
In addition to the record rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases, the state has seen a spike in the number of stillbirths caused by syphilis.
Researchers Tackle Gun Violence Despite Lack of Federal Funding
Despite a federal ban on funding the study of gun violence, researchers have published hundreds of studies in recent years exploring risk factors and solutions to the problem.
After Push From Activists, Chicago's South Side Gets An Adult Trauma Center
The University of Chicago's hospital will reopen the center on May 1. The move comes after years of pressure from young black activists, who mobilized when an 18-year-old died from gunshot wounds.
Greensboro City Manager Encourages Donations, Urges Hope As Storm Cleanup Continues
We're now more than a week out from the devastating tornado that ripped through Greensboro, and recovery efforts are well underway.
Guilford County Lifts State Of Emergency, But Recovery Is Far From Over
Guilford County has lifted its state of emergency as crews and volunteers continue the task of cleaning up after the deadly tornado that struck Guilford County one week ago.
Gonorrhea Strain Thwarts 2 Main Drugs, Raising Concerns It's Becoming Untreatable
This is the latest in a long history of gonorrhea developing resistance to antibiotics. It's the first global report of gonorrhea that is resistant to the two main drugs used to treat it.
Spending Bill Lets CDC Study Gun Violence; But Researchers Are Skeptical It Will Help
In 1996, Congress limited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ability to study gun control. That will change with the new budget, but gun violence researchers aren't impressed.
North Carolina Hospitals Move To End Flu Visitor Restrictions
Some of the largest hospital systems in North Carolina are ending child visitor restrictions put in place to try to reduce the number of flu cases, just as the death toll for the season surpasses 3