Health & Safety

A North Carolina amusement park that came under investigation this week after a video surfaced online of parkgoers riding a roller coaster with a large crack in the support column has announced plans to repair the ride and says it will implement new inspection procedures.

A grant program gives states a path around a 1996 federal rule that prohibits the CDC from advocating gun control — a rule critics say has had a chilling effect on studying who has been shot and how.

Gov. Katie Hobbs said the rule will go into effect immediately. It applies to self-administered birth control. Patients 18 or older must complete a screening and blood pressure test.

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.

Burkina Faso has tumbled into conflict and chaos, but humanitarian aid has not kept up as the world focuses on Ukraine. The Norwegian Refugee Council calls it the most neglected displacement crisis.

The first event, which will be held on Saturday, is called “Building a Better You."

Life expectancy for women in North Carolina varies significantly depending on county of residence.

The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.