When your house is flooded and all your soggy belongings are piled on the street in front of your home, having a cavity or a toothache might seem like a small problem. But it could become a bigger ...

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.

As Christmas nears, many children will be anticipating a visit from Santa. But despite drops in North Carolina’s unemployment rate and a slowly recovering economy, many of North Carolina’s children ...

Expert explains the crucial role cadaver dogs have played in finding victims’ remains in the storm's aftermath.

What’s at stake for health policy as the players and power centers shift at the state and federal level, and how will it affect NC?

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

"Child care access is an economic development issue," said Samantha Cole, child care business liaison at the N.C. Department of Commerce.

As North Carolina prepares to roll out its new medical debt relief plan, a poll shows many families are feeling the strain of rising health care costs ...

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

With rising costs, some NC Pre-K providers can’t afford the steep requirements and low reimbursement rates associated with the program.