N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announces changes to COVID-19 testing and dashboard

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/29 7:15A Sydney McCoy

COVID-19 will be deemed a routine part of public health and health care activities, ending public testing in N.C.

Mental health therapist notices impact of Adderall shortage

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/28 5:32P Estephany Escobar

Adderall has been in short supply since last year.

Gov. Roy Cooper signs Medicaid expansion bill into law

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/27 5:46P Associated Press

Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making and gives the Democrat a legacy-setting victory.

UNC Charlotte continuing wastewater monitoring efforts to stay ahead of COVID-19

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/27 10:21A Jennifer Roberts

It's been three years since COVID-19 disrupted our country, temporarily shutting down businesses.

COVID-19 still causing challenges for homeowners

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/25 6:38A Zyneria Byrd

The effects of COVID still linger as supply chain issues and worker shortages are causing some people to renovate homes on their own.

The News & Observer: UNC System president cites ‘sense of urgency’ about rising campus mental health...

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/25 4:43A Josh Shaffer

“The answer to despair is hope.” Peter Hans calls for universities and society at large to cultivate optimism and hope in the post-pandemic world.

NCCU junior shares gender equality research before U.N. panel

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/24 3:37P Patrick Thomas

Talia Chavis flew to New York City with the group WomenNC to address a U.N. panel promoting gender equality.

N.C. lawmakers approve Medicaid expansion, reversing long opposition

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/23 9:15A Associated Press

Gov. Roy Cooper says he will soon sign the measure that will extend health care coverage to 600,000 N.C. adults.

Triangle author, florist shine spotlight on multiple system atrophy

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/23 2:15A Amy Elliott

Julia Freifeld and Katelyn Schneider both lost loved ones to MSA.

North Carolina lawmakers nearing final Medicaid expansion approval

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/22 12:07P Associated Press

An agreement to expand Medicaid in North Carolina neared final legislative approval Wednesday.

N.C. State develops new tool to break down blood clots in the brain

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/22 8:15A Anissa Lopez

N.C. State researchers have been developing a new tool and technique to break down blood clots in the brain quicker.

'The greatest thing Todd left us was each other.' Sister-in-laws turn grief into action

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/22 3:00A Madison Elliott

They are raising awareness about lung disease through the Fight for Air Climb.

Drug-resistant fungus spreading rapidly at health care facilities, CDC says

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/21 6:04A Ryan Chatelain

The CDC says 30% to 60% of people with C. auris infections have died, although many had other serious illnesses.

Mold can become an issue as the seasons change

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/20 3:45A Madison Elliott

Mold can cause similar symptoms to pollen.

Stovall man navigates eye disease better with new drug

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/20 12:00A Patrick Thomas

The first-ever drug to treat geographic atrophy has FDA approval.