Breast cancer mortality rate declines in NC, report says
Improved treatment options have helped lower the state’s overall breast cancer mortality rate. But there are still significant disparities among racial groups.
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How the CDC could change under the next Trump administration
If the new administration embraces proposals to cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's budget and its mission, the public health agency could look very different than it does today.
With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
Guilford County taking residents' opinions on public health through a new online survey
The Guilford County Division of Public Health is employing an online survey for residents to share their thoughts on the state of public health in the area.
The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do?
The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable.
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passes new budget 4-3
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget in a 4-3 vote. There were three similar budget proposals with one main sticking point being special appropriations for education.
E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds
A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets.
To get fresh vegetables to people who need them, one city puts its soda tax to work
In Boulder, Colorado, officials realized there were many people who needed access to fruits and vegetables but didn't qualify for federal food assistance.
Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza
Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.
'All we want is revenge': How social media fuels gun violence among teens
Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.