2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (246+ words) In the realm of aging within the United States, the conversation is often centered on the aspects of movement, memory and meds. However, one other area that is quietly contributing to the general health and self-respect of this senior population…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (323+ words) (The Center Square) " The state health plan in North Carolina on Wednesday announced an expansion of a plan to lower surgery costs. Novant Health, headquartered in Winston-Salem, has agreed to participate in the program offered by private company Lantern. State…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (279+ words) Until more is known about how the human body reacts to saturated fat in milk, children over the age of 2 years and teens should drink skim, 1% or 2% milk rather than whole milk. Q Should we now be drinking whole milk?...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (394+ words) This is particularly true for the nearly 40 million Americans living with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that damages blood vessels in the retina, is now the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the USA. The solution is surprisingly…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (163+ words) Owlet, Inc. (NYSE: OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, today announced that Dream Duo 3 is named "Best for Monitoring Baby's Health" in the PARENTS 2026 Best for Baby Awards. The recognition underscores Owlet"s position as a leader in connected…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (246+ words) WEST JEFFERSON " The parent of a Blue Ridge Elementary School student expressed her concerns to the Ashe County Board of Education on March 30 about a new mental health app that uses an artificial intelligence chat tool. Citing similar mobile device…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (784+ words) Gov. Josh Stein and state Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Greenville on Thursday to tour the new hospital and to promote the governor's proposal that seeks $319 million to fund Medicaid. Gov. Josh Stein tours ECU Health Behavioral…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (264+ words) The Daily Reflector Q I got a tuberculosis skin test for my health care job and tested positive A follow-up blood test was also positive, and I was diagnosed with latent TB However, I had no known exposure Seven months…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (356+ words) Growing a healthy baby is hard work, and your body needs the right fuel to do it well. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, eating healthy foods helps your baby grow and helps you stay healthy, too. Q What recommendations do the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (875+ words) Two ECU students provide care to a patient during the dental school's sixth annual Sonr'e Clinic in February. As part of her internship this semester, Danielle Robinson, a social work major, talks with a student in the ECU Military & Veterans…...