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Parents to get more access to their child's health treatment under bill
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, held a press conference Wednesday to introduce House Bill 519, which she titled the “Parents' Medical Bill of Rights.” If enacted, it would grant...
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North Carolina nurses demand legislative changes in health care
RALEIGH, N.C. — Nurses from across North Carolina gathered in downtown Raleigh Wednesday to push for changes to health care legislation, in particular rallying for...
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States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Lawmakers in West Virginia, which leads the nation in chronic diseases such as obesity, noted that the dyes are often found in sugary foods.
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NC Health Department loses $100 million in federal funding, experts say more cuts coming
NCDHHS says this will impact immunization efforts, infectious disease monitoring, behavioral health and substance abuse services.
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Billions of dollars of DHHS COVID grants canceled
(The Hill) — The Department of Health and Human Services is canceling tens of billions of dollars in federal grants that state and local...
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'It makes a huge impact' | Camino Health Center launches new dental facility
Camino unveils a new dental facility to enhance healthcare for Charlotte's Latino community.
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DC-bound Amtrak passenger may have exposed travelers to measles, health officials say
(NEXSTAR/WTEN) – A passenger on an Amtrak train to Washington, DC, last week may have exposed numerous people to the measles, according to a...
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USDA urges travelers not to pack pork products
Though there's no threat to humans, they can unknowingly spread the disease. Here's what to know ahead of your summer plans.
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Tostitos chips sold in North Carolina, other states recalled over undeclared allergen
(WJW) – The popular chip brand Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips over an undeclared allergen.
The company issued the recall...
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Yes, lack of sleep can make you eat more
When you are sleep-deprived, appetite hormones are thrown off, and it can make you eat more the next day.
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