By Will Atwater At the Nov. 3 Northampton County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sylvia Vincent stood at the podium during the public comment period and voiced frustration over a newly approved ...

Vincent, an advocate for needle exchanges, accessible drug testing, overdose reversal methods and more, led a movement.

The new IRCAD North America surgical training center in Charlotte showcases the robots and technology reshaping modern surgery.

From nonstick pans to processed foods to tap water, new research reveals how ‘forever chemicals’ sneak into the kitchen — what can be done.

The $1 million upgrade to the Moore County hub comes just as federal cuts threaten to deepen hunger across the region.

Nabarun Dasgupta’s research is reshaping how public health tracks street drugs — and empowering communities to protect themselves.

Thirty EMS agencies across NC can administer buprenorphine in the field, bridging the gap between overdose and ongoing addiction treatment.

The state's Perinatal Quality Collaborative has been credited with reducing C-section births, boosting breastfeeding, and cutting infant infection rates.

While food dye and allergen concerns are valid at Halloween, a UNC researcher says sharper focus should be on improving kid's everyday diets.

Counties across North Carolina are deploying post-overdose response teams to connect people with recovery and harm reduction resources.

Young people emphasize youth-led solutions, saying peers best understand and can better address their generation’s mental health challenges.