Hundreds of thousands in North Carolina will be added to Medicaid rolls this week

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/30 3:15A Associated Press

More than 600,000 people ultimately are expected to qualify, and roughly half will be automatically enrolled starting Friday.

Overcoming addiction through the Samaritan Colony

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/29 12:00A Patrick Thomas

Mark Christopher said all but one staffer is in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.

As temperatures continue to drop, Orange County Animal Services shares advice to keep pets warm

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/28 11:30P Sydney Ross

Providing precautions like changing water, checking under car hoods and warming cars, the cold weather could harm pets.

CDC: Life expectancy higher in 2022 but still below pre-pandemic average

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/28 6:01P Ryan Chatelain

Average life expectancy of Americans rose in 2022 for the first time since COVID-19 initially spread throughout the country

Former television reporter honoring mental health legacy of Rosalynn Carter

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/28 3:00P Jennifer Roberts

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was memorialized Tuesday in Atlanta to the sound of patriotic music and beloved hymns.

How long do leftovers last? Tips to safely gobble up Thanksgiving food

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/26 5:58A Sarah Rudlang

It all comes down to the temperature in your fridge and how long the food was left out, an expert says.

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/24 2:15A Associated Press

The emergence of new flu strains or other viruses capable of triggering pandemics, typically starts with undiagnosed clusters of respiratory illness.

OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme...

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/23 10:09A Associated Press

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether the agreement, part of the resolution of Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy, violates federal law.

Expectant parents embrace experiencing pregnancy together

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/22 2:33P Patrick Thomas

Parents can choose a CenteringPregnancy class as an alternative to traditional prenatal education.

Burlington woman speaks about coping with grief during the holidays

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/20 10:00A Siobhan Riley

Maria Walden talks about coping with grief during the holidays after the loss of her father.

Federal government offers another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/20 4:20A Associated Press

Households can request four free tests starting Monday.

Care Ring program aims to support maternal health

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/19 10:19A Courtney Davis

The program connects expectant mothers with a nurse to visit them at home.

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/19 3:35A Associated Press

Germs are common in healthy poultry.

Porter reintroduces Mental Health Justice Act

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/16 1:30P Cassie Semyon

Rep. Katie Porter, is hoping a bill she has championed since her first term will finally make it across the finish line this year.

Study: Worldwide measles deaths jumped 43% last year

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/16 7:00A Ryan Chatelain

And cases increased by 18% from 2021 to 2022, the report by the CDC and WHO said.