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Cyclospora oocyst stainded red on a blue background. They are less perfectly round and have a wrinkled appearance due to this method of fixation. Most importantly, the staining is variable among the four oocysts.

Infectious Disease

Parasitic infections likely linked to farming practices, not restaurants

by Rose Hoban July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

A series of cell doors in a jail

More than one-third of NC jails have exceeded capacity this year

by Rachel Crumpler July 20, 2026July 21, 2026

A woman in shadow looking away, domestic violence victim.

Domestic violence groups fear survivor services could disappear without warning

by The 19th July 19, 2026July 17, 2026

An aerial view shows a cluster of solar panels near a building, surrounded by trees,displaying fall color.

Environmental Health

A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs

by Grist July 18, 2026July 17, 2026

A close-up, low-angle shot of three of the hallucinogenic / psychedelic mushroom plant Psilocybe semilanceata. Researchers and legislators are talking more about using psychedelics to treat PTSD and other mental health conditions.

Military Health

Psychedelic-assisted therapy research gains traction with NC lawmakers, academics

by Skye Crawford July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

A child with black hair wearing a yellow, patterned long-sleeve shirt and pink overalls stands by orange and white wooden steps in a playroom at an autism therapy center.

Children's Health

NC families fear losing access to autism therapy as new rules take effect

by Jennifer Fernandez July 15, 2026July 17, 2026