Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
The Trump administration said the plan will save billions of dollars on prescription drug costs.
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Pentagon moves forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
The policy currently excludes women and faces questions from medical experts about the need for such a program.
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Daily Dose: Skip the peroxide, skip the supplements — what actually works for your skin and hair
From wound care to hair loss to at-home light therapy, here are the top health headlines for Sept. 18, 2026.
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Georgia grandmother in ICU after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bite
Patti McCoy has spent about two weeks in the hospital after contracting West Nile Virus.
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Deputies seize $600K worth of cocaine in Lincoln County drug bust
Investigators say they seized more than 14 pounds of cocaine, four pounds of marijuana and two guns during the operation.
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Jury convicts former Fort Mill paramedic of sexually assaulting teen while she was having a medical emergency
A jury found a former Fort Mill paramedic guilty of sexually assaulting a teen in an ambulance while she was having a medical emergency.
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Magnetic toys sold on Amazon recalled after 2 children hospitalized
The Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets have magnets that can detach and be ingested, the CPSC said.
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Japan has more than 100,000 people over the age of 100
According to the latest data from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the country has 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old.
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One dead after fire on Tipton Street in High Point
A High Point fire left one person killed and another hospitalized. The blaze and its cause are under investigation.
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Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your health and more.
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Suicide Prevention Month highlights mental health risks for men
September is Suicide Prevention Month, bringing renewed attention to a significant disparity in suicide deaths in the United States: Men account for nearly 80% of those deaths.
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Ohio couple spent their wedding day in the hospital
Everything was perfect leading up to Connor and Anna Lasco's wedding. But as the day progressed, so did her symptoms.
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The Gig Is Up: UNC Health Does an About-Face on BidShift
The hospital system’s plan to make nurses bid against each other for extra shifts was abandoned after a social media firestorm.
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New federal rules will reshape Medicaid in NC. Here’s what to know.
By Jaymie Baxley Sweeping federal restrictions on Medicaid, the government-funded health insurance program that covers one in every four North Carolinians, are about to take effect. Recently described by Melanie Bush, head of NC Medicaid, as “probably the most significant changes in the history” of the program, the provisions are part of H.R. 1, the […] The post New federal rules will reshape Medicaid in NC. Here’s what to know. appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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US House healthcare hearing in Charlotte covers Medicaid fraud, CON
A Charlotte field hearing put North Carolina’s CON law and Medicaid expansion financing at the center of a debate over waste, hospital competition, and rural care. The post US House healthcare hearing in Charlotte covers Medicaid fraud, CON appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Needed hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals
By Lucas Thomae Carolina Public Press In 2022, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services approved new hospital beds to be built in Western North Carolina for the first time in more than a decade. According to the formula the state uses annually to determine which areas require expanded medical services, Buncombe and its […] The post Needed hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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SHP adds 12 Atrium hospitals to Access provider tier
Atrium Health is joining the ranks of the State Health Plan’s (SHP) Access providers after coming to an agreement on providing health care services including rural care, children's hospitals, primary care, emergency care, behavioral health services and specialty care for patients with complex medical needs. The post SHP adds 12 Atrium hospitals to Access provider tier appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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A drug conviction can mean a lifetime without SNAP in North Carolina
By Rachel Crumpler Key Takeaways: Jennifer McCord, who became disabled in 2021 after a drunk driver crashed into her car, relies on $994 in Social Security disability income each month. Nearly $700 goes toward rent for a studio apartment in Asheboro. Then she pays her phone, internet and car bills. Typically, she said, she has […] The post A drug conviction can mean a lifetime without SNAP in North Carolina appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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LGBTQ+ older adults find support in community, affirming care
By Skye Crawford Key Takeaways: Before opening what is widely recognized as the first LGBTQ+ senior co-housing community in the U.S., Pat McAulay spent a lot of time at the beach, dreaming. McAulay and her wife, Margaret Roesch, who dreamed alongside her, knew the idea of aging in community wasn’t original. Facebook pages with older […] The post LGBTQ+ older adults find support in community, affirming care appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Atrium Health boosted executive compensation by 21 percent in 2025
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Key Takeaways: The compensation of Charlotte-based Atrium Health’s top executives rose by an average of 21 percent in 2025, according to newly released records, as the hospital giant seeks to combine with Raleigh-based WakeMed Health & Hospitals. The executive compensation report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, which […] The post Atrium Health boosted executive compensation by 21 percent in 2025 appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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