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A Black man stands on a dock with a fishing pole in his hand and he's got a fish on the line. He's a subsistence fisher, but says he fishes for more than just the food.

Environmental Health

Study: Forever chemicals abundant in fish from contaminated rivers, lakes

by Rose Hoban and Will Atwater January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

A Black woman looks at her phone while working at a table with a laptop, notebook and cup of coffee. A breast pump is also on the table ready to use.

Two laws provide greater accommodations for pregnant and nursing workers

by Rachel Crumpler January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

Three well-worn firefighter jackets (brown with bright orange and white stripes accross the middle and lower end) hang on hooks inside a fire station. The three jackets have three firefighter hats hanging with them — one red, one, maroon and one yellow.

Environmental Health

Firefighters worry about chemicals in their gear, but alternatives could present problems too

by Will Atwater January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Several orange pill bottles lie on a black background. One of them is open and long, white pills spill out.

Dentists develop opioid use plan

by Anne Blythe January 18, 2023July 26, 2023

Man and woman sit on a conference room stage with a slide behind them that reads "Suicide Noted."

North Carolina podcaster creates space for suicide attempt survivors to share

by Taylor Knopf January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

COVID hospitalization levels for NC’s oldest old exceed pre-vaccine period

by Thomas Goldsmith December 22, 2022December 22, 2022