Health
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4 reasons North Carolina residents are pushing back on data centers
Read all the major concerns NC residents have about the development of data centers in the state.
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Compound GLP-1 injections are being recalled. Here’s why
Apothecary Pharma LLC initiated a voluntary recall of GLP-1 injections on Sept. 24 because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.”
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Roy Cooper talks AI, war, and healthcare in Greensboro
As early voting begins, Roy Cooper is making his pitch to voters. Cooper discussed rising costs and the impacts of AI during a stop in Greensboro.
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What to know about childhood vaccines this year: A Q&A with a trusted NC pediatrician.
A lot of mixed messaging is circulating around vaccines, often from the top of the nation’s federal health care infrastructure.
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What’s next for the $28 billion hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from a federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products, including here in NC, faces elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in the federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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NC spends more than $10M on anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
The centers are part of an anti-abortion movement to reduce the number of abortions in North Carolina and nationwide.
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Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern, and the FDA has warned consumers not to use kratom because of the risk of serious adverse effects. Here’s what the laws are in North Carolina.
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Wake County commissioners clear the way for Atrium-WakeMed combo at contentious meeting
Wake County commissioners on Monday moved forward with the Atrium-WakeMed merger, one of the most contentious health care changes the county has faced in decades.
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The Veteran’s Farm helps NC vets find purpose in agriculture
For 10 years, The Veteran’s Farm has been helping North Carolina’s military vets find community and purpose.
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Hemp gets a temporary reprieve, but what’s next for cannabis in NC?
In Washington, the hemp industry received a one-month reprieve this week. But NC lawmakers will look to tackle the issue in November.
