Law enforcement say human traffickers are bringing people from South Carolina and Atlanta, trying to recruit and find victims.

North Carolina dentists tout the benefits of fluoride in water systems, even as some counties are looking to ban the substance.

Drug experts parse the data to understand the factors what's contributing to a sudden drop in overdose deaths.

You can switch your Medicare Part D Plan or Medicare Advantage plan before Dec. 7. Experts say it’s vital to look at options.

People in Avery County are still reeling after Helene’s calamitous lurch through western North Carolina more than a month ago.

The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit in why the U.S. has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities.

From lack of potable water to exposure to sewage, mold and dust particles, the storm left behind public health headaches for N.C. mountains.

Prison advocate groups call for the release of nearly 2,000 incarcerated people to ease overcrowding, improve conditions.

The former DHHS head returned to North Carolina to highlight work to address the social issues that often lead to health inequities.