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Children's Health

Teen sexual extortion cases rising online, NC officials warn

Teen sexual extortion cases rising online, NC officials warn

by Jennifer Fernandez November 27, 2023November 26, 2023
It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

by KFF Health News November 24, 2023November 21, 2023
Tackling air quality issues in North Mecklenburg

Tackling air quality issues in North Mecklenburg

by Will Atwater November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Chronic Disease

From creeks to clouds: The invisible invasion of microplastics

From creeks to clouds: The invisible invasion of microplastics

by Will Atwater December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Forever chemicals, forever concerns: Cape Fear River’s ongoing PFAS problem

Forever chemicals, forever concerns: Cape Fear River’s ongoing PFAS problem

by Will Atwater November 7, 2023November 6, 2023
NC researchers see a pathway to an AIDS-free world

NC researchers see a pathway to an AIDS-free world

by Correspondent September 1, 2023August 31, 2023

COMMENTARY

First For a Reason

First For a Reason

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018
NC donors should take in-depth look at professional fundraisers 

NC donors should take in-depth look at professional fundraisers 

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023
Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans

Start shopping: Enrollment begins Nov. 1 for most Obamacare insurance plans

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

Cost of Care

Your exorbitant medical bill, brought to you by the latest hospital merger

Your exorbitant medical bill, brought to you by the latest hospital merger

September 9, 2023September 5, 2023
New youth psychiatric hospital will have specialized units for substance use, disabilities

New youth psychiatric hospital will have specialized units for substance use, disabilities

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023
Covid relief payments triggered feds to demand money back from Social Security recipients

Covid relief payments triggered feds to demand money back from Social Security recipients

October 21, 2023October 22, 2023

Navassa residents roll up their sleeves to participate in PFAS exposure study

November 28, 2023November 27, 2023

Migrant worker’s death prompts calls for extreme heat labor laws

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

 As hospital systems begin to grapple with medical waste, environmentalists call for tighter regulations

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

From outliers to luminaries: Warren County’s PCB protests get mainstream attention as more communities grapple with environmental justice issues made worse by climate change 

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

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