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‘The story is always the same’: NC officials confront broken involuntary commitment system

By Taylor Knopf Key takeaways: Earlier this month, Jacob Dehart’s daughter was in the emergency room in Winston-Salem after she attempted to harm herself. The family was asking for help. Days later, when it was time to admit his daughter to a psychiatric hospital, a uniformed law enforcement officer transported the vulnerable teen in a […] The post ‘The story is always the same’: NC officials confront broken involuntary commitment system appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

NC Health NewsSeptember 29, 2026

Police: Parents arrested after 15 kids found living in 'deplorable conditions' in Georgia

According to warrants, the children were deprived of necessary sustenance and hygienic capabilities, jeopardizing their health and well-being.

WFMY News 2September 28, 2026

Sudden infant deaths, kids and smartphones, and the health effects of loneliness

From a rise in sudden infant deaths to new findings on smartphones and loneliness, here's your daily dose of health news.

WFMY News 2September 28, 2026

UNC Health infectious disease expert David Wohl on the respiratory virus season

We’re now several years, thankfully, past the COVID-19 pandemic, but as even a casual glance at daily news headlines reminds us, the challenge posed by infectious diseases is not going anywhere anytime soon. And with the arrival of fall weather and the holiday gatherings that will soon be right around the corner, it’s an excellent […]

NC NewslineSeptember 28, 2026

Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide after failing FDA dissolution testing

The recall covers 13,567 bottles of 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets made by Inventia Healthcare Limited.

WFMY News 2September 28, 2026

Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing after smoke reported in cabin

Eight passengers were treated at the airport in Portugal and three were taken to a hospital, with no serious injuries reported.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 28, 2026

Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers’ medical data. What should they do?

It's not hard to explain why business is booming for telehealth companies. The apps and websites offer quick, convenient access to prescriptions for sensitive medical conditions, including weight loss, sexual problems and mental health conditions. But U.S. regulators are increasingly singling them out for deceptive, unethical business practices.

WCCB CharlotteSeptember 27, 2026

Three juveniles injured in overnight Burlington shooting

All three were taken to local hospitals and are expected to recover, police say.

WFMY News 2September 26, 2026

2 years after Helene, mental health struggles reveal the storm's lasting impact in western NC

AppHealthCare's behavioral health patient load has grown 400% since the summer before Helene, according to its chief behavioral health officer.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 25, 2026

Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say

Police in Mississippi say they believe a Black woman found hanging in a tree was dead before her body was placed there.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 25, 2026

North Carolina restores perinatal program after Medicaid funding dispute delayed research

By Jennifer Fernandez Key Takeaways: Dozens of hospitals statewide will be able to take part next year in research to improve maternal and newborn care as part of the revived Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina. The collaborative originally planned to launch the projects this year. But the group lost funding in October 2025 after […] The post North Carolina restores perinatal program after Medicaid funding dispute delayed research appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

NC Health NewsSeptember 25, 2026

Flatworms offer brain repair clues, caregiving brain health and AI hack hits health data

Flatworms offer clues to brain repair, grandkids might help your brain, and Australia probes an AI hack of health data.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 24, 2026

Trump hails deep friendship with Xi as China’s leader urges ‘healthy’ competition between 2 powers

President Donald Trump is hailing the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit at the White House. Xi is pressing for the world’s two biggest economies to work more closely together to avoid friction as they compete.

WCCB CharlotteSeptember 24, 2026

First responder festival raises funds for mental health resources

A local event is bringing the community together to support the mental health and wellness of first responders.

WCCB CharlotteSeptember 24, 2026

Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level

The Class I categorization raises the recall to the FDA's highest risk level, indicating serious health effects or death.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 24, 2026

Eating for gut health

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Rachel Dyckman, MS, RDN, CDN and Registered Dietitian about the best foods you can eat to support gut health.

WCCB CharlotteSeptember 24, 2026

Youth psychiatric hospital opens in Hendersonville to fill regional gap in teen mental health care

By Jennifer Fernandez Key Takeaways: Cool blues and soothing greens cover the walls at the new inpatient Pardee Adolescent Behavioral Health Center at UNC Health Pardee’s Hospital in Hendersonville. And for teens in Henderson and surrounding counties, those walls will enclose a safe space for kids experiencing mental health challenges. While recent data shows that […] The post Youth psychiatric hospital opens in Hendersonville to fill regional gap in teen mental health care appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

NC Health NewsSeptember 24, 2026

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip stepping away from public life after brain disease diagnosis, family says

The family said Waltrip, 79, is "happy and otherwise healthy" and is spending time with his wife, Stevie, their two daughters and his three grandchildren.

WFMY News 2September 23, 2026

Waxhaw police officer hit by vehicle while directing traffic

Emergency crews took the officer to a hospital for evaluation. Police said he is expected to recover.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 23, 2026

A US military plane crashes near a US air base in Germany, injuring the pilot

In a statement, the U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.

WCNC CharlotteSeptember 23, 2026

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