When your house is flooded and all your soggy belongings are piled on the street in front of your home, having a cavity or a toothache might seem like a small problem. But it could become a bigger ...

The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit in why the U.S. has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities.

From lack of potable water to exposure to sewage, mold and dust particles, the storm left behind public health headaches for N.C. mountains.

What’s at stake for health policy as the players and power centers shift at the state and federal level, and how will it affect NC?

The former DHHS head returned to North Carolina to highlight work to address the social issues that often lead to health inequities.

As North Carolina prepares to roll out its new medical debt relief plan, a poll shows many families are feeling the strain of rising health care costs ...

Prison advocate groups call for the release of nearly 2,000 incarcerated people to ease overcrowding, improve conditions.

Even though almost 57 percent of North Carolina voters have cast their ballots, Election Day will be busy. WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the ...

The remnants of Hurricane Helene claimed at least 101 lives in western North Carolina, burying many victims beneath rubble and floodwater. Highly trained dogs have played a crucial role in finding ...