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Courtesy James Parker/N.C. Agricultural & Technical State UniversityThe link between plant-based foods and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease has been well documented. A&T Distinguished Professor Shengmin Sang will research how it works and which populations receive the most benefits. The NIH recently awarded him and his team $1.4 million for his new study. -
Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, but Republicans want to reopen the government before negotiating over the subsidies.
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Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.
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As federal subsidies are set to expire, people will see increases in health insurance costs in 2026. -
Forsyth County government officials and civic leaders addressed the federal government shutdown and its potential impact on nutrition assistance programs in Forsyth County at a press conference on Wednesday. -
USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane. -
Open enrollment begins Saturday, Nov. 1, for Americans to choose health care coverage. -
Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems. -
A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. -
In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture. -
When a loved one is behaving in a way that bothers you, should you lean into the relationship or take a break? If you're having trouble deciding, therapist KC Davis offers guiding questions. -
North Carolina joins other states in lawsuit to protect SNAP benefits, prevent 'major hunger crisis'The Trump Administration has said it will not use reserve funds to continue providing SNAP amid the federal shutdown. More than 1.3 million North Carolinians use the program to buy food.
