The controversial drugs are not yet approved, but advocates hope a NC law would allow the state to be ready, should the FDA approve them.

Some women are putting plans for children on hold or stepping up their contraception choices, citing fears of restricted reproductive health care access.

A new urgent care center in Robeson County will expand access to mental health services in rural North Carolina.

Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets ...

Millions of ACA enrollees face rising premiums and reduced subsidies as key tax credits near expiration in 2026.

The state’s 2023 law permits abortions for “life-limiting” anomalies during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, but it leaves ...

Prison officials plan to install air conditioning for all prison beds by 2026 as heat poses growing health risks for ...

Federal reforms force North Carolina to make tough decisions about Medicaid coverage, costs, and eligibility under mounting ...

Environmentalists are suing to stop the flow of 1,4-dioxane from a nearby factory into Asheboro's drinking water supply.

The “Press 3 option” at the lifeline is gone, but NC public health leaders have trained call takers to work with LGBTQ+ people in crisis.

A new Wake Forest University medical school campus opened this week with a nontraditional training curriculum that includes digital dissections, robotic patients and problem-based learning.

With DEI programs under scrutiny, Atrium Health and Wake Forest haven't shared data on the racial and ethnic diversity of their first class.