UNC Chapel Hill’s Cohen, who became world-known for his research into controlling the spread of HIV, says it’s time to pass the torch.

More court-ordered patients, fewer staffed beds and longer stays have strained a system struggling to keep up with demand for treatment.

Supporters call changes modernization; critics warn they could weaken Toxic Substances Control Act, the nation’s primary ...

After nearly seven decades of service, memories and community ties outlast the closing of a beloved NC institution.

The number of fatal wrecks in North Carolina involving teen drivers ages 15 to 19 increased by 41 percent from 2013 to 2023, according to data analyzed by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center.

Patients at this UNC Health clinic can meet a mental health provider during their primary care visit, eliminating electronic referrals and weeks-long waits.

A planned 10-year federal program called Making Care Primary was supposed to help primary care doctors by easing administrative burdens.

Years of vacancies, low pay and high turnover have eroded staffing levels, disrupting operations and raising safety concerns.

The legal battle between Duke Health and WakeMed over a cancer-fighting linear accelerator has a David vs. Goliath flavor ...

Doctors warn of risks of cannabis use to young people as patients suffering from psychosis and ‘scromiting’ surge in North Carolina’s emergency rooms ...

Federal changes will limit how far back coverage can reach for new Medicaid patients, raising concerns about medical debt and uncompensated care.

North Carolina’s child care system is shrinking fastest since tracking began, with losses accelerating after stabilization grants ended.