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Two men in laboratory scrubs conduct research.

‘Peering into the black box of nutrition’: Study tracks diets

by Coastal Review Online August 2, 2026July 31, 2026

Trump has quietly throttled an agency devoted to the safety of American healthcare

by KFF Health News August 1, 2026July 30, 2026

A North Carolina health disparities report cover page that includes three rows of photos of different populations in North Carolina, including older adults, pregnant women, couples, kids and others.

Health Inequities

State budget eliminates NC’s Office of Health Equity

by Rachel Crumpler July 31, 2026July 30, 2026

Squash displaye on a Carrboro Farmers Market table with a neon green sign that says "Ugly Duckling $2.00/lb. 'Our beauty is within'." The drought this year has had a negative impact on farmers' produce,having an impact on their bottom line and making it more challenging for hunger relief organizations, many in food deserts.

Environmental Health

North Carolina’s drought hammers farmers, worsens food insecurity

by Diana Lopez July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

People gather on a beach as an instructor shows children a small coastal creature during an outdoor educational activity.

State Health Policy

State budget eliminates Office of Environmental Education

by Coastal Review Online July 25, 2026July 23, 2026

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