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In a national lawsuit, parents claimed taking acetaminophen during pregnancy caused their children to develop autism or ADHD. A higher appeals court recently issued a major ruling on how strictly trial judges must vet medical experts and scientific data before a jury is allowed to hear it. Now, federal lawyers have formally flagged that case for the Camp Lejeune judges, hoping to tighten restrictions on what science is allowed at trial.

The town of Ronda in Wilkes County can't pay its bills. Now, town leaders are asking state lawmakers to let residents vote on whether to dissolve its charter this November.

Since launching in June, Greensboro's Housing First Plus program has provided stable housing to five individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Officials are working to relocate three others within the next week.

The North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program upgrades homes to help them conserve energy. That includes replacing insulation, sealing windows and doors and repairing heating and cooling systems.

July was the hottest month on record in the United States. Here's how summer heat is changing the Carolinas and our bodies.

The National Institutes of Health grant will support community health education, early detection and prevention of diseases like Alzheimer's, hypertension and diabetes.

New state legislation allows residents to challenge books in their local school district even if they don’t have a student enrolled. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County officials are updating district policies to comply.

Cone Health officials say they expect to receive state approval in the coming days after an appeal related to the proposed hospital was dismissed.

A newly published study has successfully demonstrated that analyzing residual plant and animal DNA in municipal wastewater can deliver accurate, real-time population nutrition data. Researchers say this breakthrough could fundamentally change how public health officials monitor dietary habits, food insecurity, and economic health.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill will remain in her role atop the district following a two-month investigation into unspecified allegations, Board Chair Stephanie Sneed announced Tuesday night.