State House, Senate pass legislation that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers, which manage prescription drug benefits for insurance companies.

Many folks in NC can’t access Ozempic due to limited insurance coverage. But policy changes and falling prices may expand ...

As extreme heat approaches, North Carolina officials warn federal cuts could weaken vital health and safety programs.

The North Carolina House of Representatives approved a budget plan on May 22 for the next two fiscal years that would cut some vacant positions in the health department, loosen child care regulations ...

After a deadly E. coli outbreak, federal officials hid the grower’s identity and cut food safety efforts — leaving families without answers.

Enforcing the proposed mandate could strain local DSS offices and cost taxpayers, even though most enrollees are exempt or already working.