“Big Gulp” Bill Going Down Slow in General Assembly
A law winding its way through the General Assembly would make it impossible to hold food manufacturers liable in cases of obesity. By Holly..
Consumer News
Your Diet, Not the Diet Drink Matters to Your Health
Does drinking diet soda make any difference? It depends on the other things you put in your mouth. By Patrick Mustain Students line up at..
Cancer Drug Parity Bill Passes House
After long discussions in committee and on the floor of the House of Representatives, a bill to lower the cost of oral cancer medications..
State, Feds Move to Increase Hospital Price Transparency
By coincidence, a proposed N.C. bill to increase hospital transparency moves through committee on the same day the federal government..
Motorcycle Helmet Repeal Bill Passes First Mile Marker
Helmets are currently required for everyone who rides a motorcycle, but a bill to remove the requirement for adults passed a House..
Bill Would Expand Access to Midwives in N.C.
A bill making it’s way through legislative committees would give certified nurse-midwives more latitude in their practices. By Rose..
NCSU Research Shows Video Games Might be Useful for Grandma
Video games can challenge a player’s responses, concentration and creativity. They also might keep an older player’s brain..
Tanning Bed Opponents Get Burned
For several years, opponents of tanning bed use in teens have been pushing to ban the practice for kids under 18. Just when they thought..
Taking Medications Properly
By Rose Hoban The FDA this week released this graphic with some good basic information about medications aimed at women. In many families,..
Still a Few Days Left for Seniors to Review, Change Medicare Drug Plans
Every year, Medicare gives beneficiaries time to change their medical and drug plans. Advocates say seniors should compare plans, because..
