Why Your Future Vaccination Might Not Be A Shot
Step aside, injections! The next flu vaccine you see might look more like a bandage — a patch covered in 100 microscopic needles that dissolve in the skin in just a few minutes.
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5 Things You Should Know About Ben Carson
The pediatric neurosurgeon, who entered the presidential race Sunday night, performed pioneering operations on conjoined twins and hasn't held public office before. Here's what you might not know.
Walking 2 Minutes An Hour Boosts Health, But It's No Panacea
Sounds good, right? Add two minutes of walking to each hour of your day and your risk of death drops. Even walking to the coffee machine counts. But it's not enough to meet federal guidelines.
What You Should Know About Marco Rubio
The Florida senator got his start on the Bob Dole presidential campaign and was once Mormon. Here's what else you might not know.
A Rural Police Chief Asks Citizens To Help Pick Up Used Syringes
The rise in heroin use in the town of Turners Falls, Mass., has led to another problem: a proliferation of discarded hypodermic needles. Police can't keep up, so they've asked residents to help.
Earthquake Jolts Seattle's Nepalese-American Community Into Action
The city boasts one of the largest Nepalese communities. In the aftermath of the disaster, they've organized prayer vigils, collected money for relief efforts and sent medical personnel to the region.
The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A U.S. Army General
Forty years ago, Viet Luong was a 9-year-old Vietnamese boy fleeing Saigon with his family. Today he's the first Vietnamese-American general in the U.S. Army and is helping train the Afghan military.
An Artist's Brainstorm: Put Photos On Those Faceless Ebola Suits
Printers blew up. People took the photo stickers home. But in the end, art professor Mary Beth Heffernan succeeded in bringing a human face to the scary-looking protective gear.
In New Orleans, A Second-Chance School Tries Again
Crescent Leadership Academy has a checkered reputation, but a new principal is trying to do right by some of the toughest — and most troubled — kids in the city.
National Guard Members Struggle To Keep Civilian Careers
National Guard soldiers live in two worlds: They can be deployed in a crisis, but must support themselves and their families with civilian jobs. That's made harder by the guard's unpredictable needs.