Cone Health Plans New Women's Hospital
Greensboro's Women's Hospital is moving to the campus of Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Health & Safety
Meet The Global Groups That Alicia Keys Got Naked For
The Grammy-winning singer posed in the nude (in a G-rated way) to draw attention to a dozen charities. Here's a look at the goals of the global players — and what they'd do if money were no object.
A Doctor Turned Mayor Solves A Murder Mystery In Colombia
When Rodrigo Guerrero took office, he was shocked by the murder rate. It seemed logical to blame the drug cartels. But his epidemiologist's eye led him to a different culprit.
To Prevent Repeat Hospitalizations, Talk To Patients
Part of each hospital's income now hinges on keeping patients with chronic conditions healthier outside the hospital. One medical center has hired nurses and social workers to act as health coaches.
Death Cuts Short The Life Of An Alzheimer's Research Volunteer
Justin McCowan wanted to help find a cure for Alzheimer's because it's more common in people like him who have Down syndrome. He died in his sleep last week at age 40.
How Is Fujifilm Helping In The Fight Against Ebola?
The fight against Ebola continues in Africa and here in the U.S. NPR's Arun Rath talks to The New Yorker's Joshua Hunt on Fujifilm's foray into Ebola drugs.
A Doctor Unlocks Mysteries Of The Brain By Talking And Watching
If you have a problem with your heart or liver, the diagnosis is likely to be made by a lab test or medical image. But neurologist Allan Ropper says those tests often fail when it comes to the brain.
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking Skills For Kids
How long can you sit still in a desk? How about your 7-year-old? Maybe you could both use a break. A study shows that kids who get to run around and play after school are better at paying attention.
When Cigarettes Cost More, People Drink Less. Except For Wine
If you raised the price of Don Draper's cigarettes, would he have cut back on the whiskey? Probably not, but it works on most beer and spirits drinkers, a study finds. Wine drinkers, not so much.
Will .Health Make It More Likely That You'll Get Scammed?
New websites ending in "health," "doctor" and "clinic" will soon start appearing online. But anyone can buy those names. Some public health researchers worry that they'll purvey bogus medical advice.