In just seven years, demographers say, North Carolina will have more residents who are 65 and older than younger than 18.
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See the latest news and information about COVID-19 and its impact on the Charlotte region, the Carolinas and beyond.
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Americans spend more on medical care than those in other wealthy countries, but we’re a lot sicker. The Price We Pay will explore the reasons for that and possible solutions to our health care crisis.
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The agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue.
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A consent order in a Disability Rights NC lawsuit against DHHS could increase community-based services access for people with disabilities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration is working on emergency legislation. Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a near-total abortion ban could take effect.
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Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.
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Picture this scenario: You’ve lost a loved one and inherited that person’s home. But while you are still grieving the loss, you’re informed the state is seizing that property you just inherited. It can happen if your loved one was on Medicaid, as one Charlotte family found out — the hard way.
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Public health authorities are investigating reports of counterfeit injections sickening 19 people across nine states. Experts say getting bona fide Botox starts with finding a trustworthy provider.
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Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now uninsured, according to a new survey. As states winnow the rolls, many families are caught in confusing red tape.
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Guilford County’s rate stood at 7.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, the most recent year for which data are available. That’s higher than the state’s rate of 6.8 deaths per 1,000 live births and the national rate of 5.4. It’s also higher than the rates in other large N.C. counties, according to Every Baby Guilford.
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Most Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic conditions, making them eligible for a program that rewards physicians for doing more to manage their care. But not many doctors have joined.
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Nonprofits, health agencies and community members gathered in Charlotte last week to highlight factors that contribute to grim disparity, brainstorm solutions to combat poor outcomes.
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Burnt out much? A study links working late, or variable shifts with health problems later in life. Maybe it's time to quit hustle culture for good.
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The law makes it a felony for doctors to medically treat gender dysphoria in minors. It will now go into effect except in the case of two anonymous plaintiffs who may continue to receive treatment.