Peeing is contagious in chimpanzees, study suggests
A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps.
Health & Safety
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
Helene won't impact western North Carolina homeowners' insurance rates for at least 2 years
Because of the timing of the rate process, homeowners in western North Carolina won’t feel a big insurance pinch for at least the next two years.
FDA allows standalone use of nasal spray antidepressant Spravato (esketamine)
The FDA says esketamine, an antidepressant derived from the anesthetic and party drug ketamine, can now be prescribed on its own. It was approved in 2019 to treat severe depression.
Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results
The most "relevant" results that come up in a search of "abortion" on HHS.gov, the website for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, are several years old, from the first Trump administration.
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.
Forsyth County seeks organizations to house naloxone wall units
Forsyth County is seeking organizations to host naloxone wall units as part of an effort to increase public access to the life-saving medication.
How to keep your pets safe from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here's what pet owners should know about the risks, and how to keep pets safe.
Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization
The newly inaugurated president announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
Prescription costs are going way down for millions as part of Inflation Reduction Act
In 2025, more than 3 million seniors are going to save thousands of dollars because of a new spending limit on prescription drugs. It's unclear whether the Trump Administration will keep the law.