Doctor's supporters, hospital at odds with Indiana penalty for talking about 10-year-old's abortion

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/27 10:39A Associated Press

Supporters of an Indianapolis doctor voiced frustration Friday with the Indiana medical board’s decision.

Women's group helping fight period poverty

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/26 8:57A Rose Eiklor

They have set up drop-off points around Watauga County for donations.

'Red tape after red tape': Lawmakers probe top insurers over Medicare Advantage plan denials

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/25 3:30P Taurean Small

Lawmakers are putting some Medicare Advantage insurers on notice about an increase in patient care denials.

COVID-19 safety precautions are still top of mind for some

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/25 6:30A Anissa Lopez

A lupus advocate explains that even though the Federal COVID-19 Health Emergency Declaration expired, safety precautions are still important to take.

A lifetime of love and care: Mother thankful for Novant doctors following 5-year-old's accident

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/25 3:00A Natalie Mooney

Jones was in a four-wheeler accident at age 5.

CDC: 2 dead of suspected cases of meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, over 200 patients at risk

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/25 1:47A Associated Press

Officials say more than 200 patients could be at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgical procedures at clinics in a Mexico border city.

The News & Observer: NC pandemic response is changing. Here’s what the next chapter of COVID-19...

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/24 2:25P Teddy Rosenbluth

Several changes were put into effect by NC Department of Health and Human Services after the national public health emergency ended May 11.

8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/23 3:04A Associated Press

Vivek Murthy is calling for "immediate action" by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids' and adolescents' mental health on social media.

Kidney donors will aim to break a Guinness World Record

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/23 1:45A Madison Elliott

They'll attempt to summit the highest peak in each state in under 43 days.

Wingate University meeting students outdoors to support with mental health

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/22 4:07P Jennifer Roberts

Studies continue to show, mental health is a big stressor for college and university students.

'Life gives life': Patient uses lupus to thrive and educate

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/22 8:58A Patrick Thomas

Myrah Lykes uses her disease to spread awareness about lupus.

Woman living with lupus shares her story

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/20 7:21A Siobhan Riley

Woman living with lupus shares her story to educate others about the disease.

Three-time survivor says no signs of cancer in her body

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/19 3:54P Patrick Thomas

Fran Powell is participating in Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, organized by the V Foundation, on Saturday.

Durham's HEART program set to expand on early success

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/18 3:58P Josh Conner

HEART responded to over 5,000 calls in its first year.

Counties battle an invasive species in the Eno River

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/18 12:04P Rachel Boyd

Both Durham and Orange counties are treating hydrilla in the Eno River watershed.