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Two photos side by side of a man advocating for prostate cancer awareness

‘You have cancer’: New Bern native hopes a local lawmaker’s plan will help more men survive ‘the Big C’

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Rep. Rodney D. Pierce, a Democrat representing Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties, has an idea for a statewide screening program to help men detect prostate cancer before it’s too late.
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points. (Photo via Getty Images)

Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans

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This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors

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Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health

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Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health.

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We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.