Two sisters diagnosed with same rare cancer two weeks apart
Once they both got the diagnosis— the same exact diagnosis— the sisters decided to document their journey on social media...
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GOP budget proposal may slash Medicaid for low-income families
A new House Republican budget plan calls for $880 billion in spending cuts over the next decade. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA...
Measles resurgence highlights importance of vaccination, Atrium doctor says
Atrium Health's chief infection prevention officer says the measles vaccine is the best way to avoid serious illness. CHARLOTTE, N.C....
NC lawmakers propose raising tobacco age limit to eliminate teen vaping
The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force is recommending raising the tobacco sales age to 21 and implementing stricter sales...
‘Man with the Golden Arm’ blood donor James Harrison dies at 88
James Harrison's plasma contained a rare antibody that was used to save the lives of millions of babies in Australia....
Pope Francis off ventilation, prognosis remains guarded
The doctors' prognosis for Francis remains guarded, meaning he isn't out of danger yet. ROME, Italy — Pope Francis stabilized...
Pope Francis on the mend after recent respiratory setback
The pope had part of one lung removed as a young man, making him especially vulnerable to respiratory infections and...
NC health officials worried edible cannabis driving surge in child poisonings
North Carolina Poison Control received more than 1,100 calls for children being exposed to cannabis last year, new data shows....
Bird flu confirmed on the Outer Banks in backyard flock
A bird in a backyard flock tested positive for bird flu, Dare County officials said. DARE COUNTY, N.C. — Dare...
COVID-19 anniversary in NC: 5 years since first confirmed case
The patient had recently traveled to Washington state and was exposed at a long-term care facility. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday,...