New greenway will connect communities in Wake County

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/6 12:12P Josh Conner

The Six Miles Trail will follow along Swift Creek, and the new walking path will connect.

Workshop aims to reduce fall risks among senior populations

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/6 8:15A Jennifer Roberts

Millions of people 65 and older experience falls.

Family raises awareness about need for more diversity in stem cell donations

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/5 3:27P Estephany Escobar

The chances for minority communities to find a match is lower.

ESPN anchor returns home to N.C. to host V Foundation gala

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 5:20A Patrick Thomas

Jay Harris will co-host the fundraiser for cancer research in Raleigh on Saturday.

Maker of anti-addiction drug Suboxone reaches $102.5 million settlement over antitrust claims

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 4:55A Associated Press

The company agrees to pay $102.5 million to 41 states and the District of Columbia.

Mandy Cohen, the face of N.C.’s COVID response, reportedly picked to head CDC

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 7:00A Charles Duncan

Dr. Mandy Cohen is reported to be President Joe Biden’s top pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Survey finds anti-LGBTQ bills impact youth's mental health

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/1 5:21P Estephany Escobar

The survey says youth report poor mental health due to bills.

U.S. teen birth rates hit new record low last year

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/1 7:50A Ryan Chatelain

There were 13.5 births per 1,000 15- to 19-year-old females, down 3% from the previous year.

Wake health expert says syphilis on the rise, urges people to be safe this summer

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/31 5:13P Patrick Thomas

Rates of syphilis are high in Wake County.

What to know about the Texas prison where Elizabeth Holmes is serving her 11-year sentence

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/31 3:05A Associated Press

Holmes was convicted of fraud last year for duping investors who contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in the failed Silicon Valley startup.

CDC: Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/30 1:41P Associated Press

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say about 48 million people a year in the U.S. are sickened by foodborne illness.

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.