Just as substance use experts celebrated a somewhat mysterious drop in drug overdose deaths across North Carolina, Hurricane Helene blew through the western part of the state, causing death and ...

You can switch your Medicare Part D Plan or Medicare Advantage plan before Dec. 7. Experts say it’s vital to look at options.

People in Avery County are still reeling after Helene’s calamitous lurch through western North Carolina more than a month ago.

The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit in why the U.S. has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities.

As Christmas nears, many children will be anticipating a visit from Santa. But despite drops in North Carolina’s unemployment rate and a slowly recovering economy, many of North Carolina’s children ...

From lack of potable water to exposure to sewage, mold and dust particles, the storm left behind public health headaches for N.C. mountains.

Prison advocate groups call for the release of nearly 2,000 incarcerated people to ease overcrowding, improve conditions.

The former DHHS head returned to North Carolina to highlight work to address the social issues that often lead to health inequities.

What’s at stake for health policy as the players and power centers shift at the state and federal level, and how will it affect NC?

As North Carolina prepares to roll out its new medical debt relief plan, a poll shows many families are feeling the strain of rising health care costs ...

Even though almost 57 percent of North Carolina voters have cast their ballots, Election Day will be busy. WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the ...